QMA TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
1.scabies - ANSWERSA contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow under
the skin is?
Pediculosis - ANSWERS2. A contagious infestation of the hair and body is caused by
lice is called?
Decubitus Ulcer - ANSWERS2. 3. Continuous pressure on body areas cause?
Gloves - ANSWERSWhen applying anti-infectives, you must wear?
Urinary Retention - ANSWERS5. The inability to empty the bladder is a symptom of?
Aldactone - ANSWERS1. An example of a diuretic is?
Decreased potassium levels - ANSWERS1. When administering diuretics, the resident
must be observed for symptoms of?
Greater sensation to urinate - ANSWERS8. Which of the following is NOT a change in
the urinary system due to aging?
Cystitis - ANSWERSinflammation of the bladder
True - ANSWERS10. Gauze squares, cotton balls, Q-tips, or a tongue blade may be
used to apply a topical treatment based upon area to be treated and consistency of
medication applied.
True - ANSWERSWith some conditions involving the skin, or tissues just beneath the
skin, topical medications may be the most effective?
True - ANSWERS12. The QMA must instill eyedrops preventing the dropper from
making contact with any part of the eye?
13. When two or more different types of eyedrops are to be administered at the same
time, allow 5 minutes between each? - ANSWERSTrue
14. Following the instillation of ophthalmic ointment, the QMA must instruct the resident
to close his/her eye and roll the eyeball while refraining from blinking? - ANSWERSTrue
1. Prior to instilling eardrops, the ear canal is straightened by gently pulling the earlobe
down and forward? - ANSWERSFalse, it is pulling up and backwards
, 1. Following instillation of eardrops, a cotton ball should be placed in front of the
opening to the ear canal to prevent excessive leakage? - ANSWERSTrue
17. Skin tears can be prevented through decreasing or eliminating external injury
hazards? - ANSWERSTrue
18. A skin tear that has moderate drainage may require a ____________ dressing? -
ANSWERSNon-occlusive
1. Scabies is caused by mites that burrow under the skin? - ANSWERSTrue
20. In a first degree burn the skin turns____? - ANSWERSRed
1. Treatment of a burn greater than first degree is not withing the QMA's scope? -
ANSWERSTrue
22. The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called? - ANSWERSArteries
white blood cells - ANSWERScell fights infection
myocardial infarction - ANSWERS1. A lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart
causes?
1. Edema in the feet and legs is a symptom of? - ANSWERScongestive heart failure
arteriosclerosis - ANSWERS1. A build-up of plaque deposits in the blood vessels is
called?
32. An automizer is a device used to shoot a fine spray of medicine into the nasal
passages? - ANSWERSTrue
33. All inhalers must be shaken well prior to use? - ANSWERSFalse- only metered dose
inhalers
34. The resident must wait one minute between puffs for multiple inhalations of the
same medication? - ANSWERSTrue
27. Symptoms of pulmonary emphysema include which of the following? - ANSWERSa.
Barrel Chest
b. Pursed lip breathing
c. Cyanosis of extremities
are used to treat allergic reactions? - ANSWERSanithistamines
29. Residents who have chronic lung disease should have oxygen administered at? -
ANSWERSLower liter flows
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
1.scabies - ANSWERSA contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow under
the skin is?
Pediculosis - ANSWERS2. A contagious infestation of the hair and body is caused by
lice is called?
Decubitus Ulcer - ANSWERS2. 3. Continuous pressure on body areas cause?
Gloves - ANSWERSWhen applying anti-infectives, you must wear?
Urinary Retention - ANSWERS5. The inability to empty the bladder is a symptom of?
Aldactone - ANSWERS1. An example of a diuretic is?
Decreased potassium levels - ANSWERS1. When administering diuretics, the resident
must be observed for symptoms of?
Greater sensation to urinate - ANSWERS8. Which of the following is NOT a change in
the urinary system due to aging?
Cystitis - ANSWERSinflammation of the bladder
True - ANSWERS10. Gauze squares, cotton balls, Q-tips, or a tongue blade may be
used to apply a topical treatment based upon area to be treated and consistency of
medication applied.
True - ANSWERSWith some conditions involving the skin, or tissues just beneath the
skin, topical medications may be the most effective?
True - ANSWERS12. The QMA must instill eyedrops preventing the dropper from
making contact with any part of the eye?
13. When two or more different types of eyedrops are to be administered at the same
time, allow 5 minutes between each? - ANSWERSTrue
14. Following the instillation of ophthalmic ointment, the QMA must instruct the resident
to close his/her eye and roll the eyeball while refraining from blinking? - ANSWERSTrue
1. Prior to instilling eardrops, the ear canal is straightened by gently pulling the earlobe
down and forward? - ANSWERSFalse, it is pulling up and backwards
, 1. Following instillation of eardrops, a cotton ball should be placed in front of the
opening to the ear canal to prevent excessive leakage? - ANSWERSTrue
17. Skin tears can be prevented through decreasing or eliminating external injury
hazards? - ANSWERSTrue
18. A skin tear that has moderate drainage may require a ____________ dressing? -
ANSWERSNon-occlusive
1. Scabies is caused by mites that burrow under the skin? - ANSWERSTrue
20. In a first degree burn the skin turns____? - ANSWERSRed
1. Treatment of a burn greater than first degree is not withing the QMA's scope? -
ANSWERSTrue
22. The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called? - ANSWERSArteries
white blood cells - ANSWERScell fights infection
myocardial infarction - ANSWERS1. A lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart
causes?
1. Edema in the feet and legs is a symptom of? - ANSWERScongestive heart failure
arteriosclerosis - ANSWERS1. A build-up of plaque deposits in the blood vessels is
called?
32. An automizer is a device used to shoot a fine spray of medicine into the nasal
passages? - ANSWERSTrue
33. All inhalers must be shaken well prior to use? - ANSWERSFalse- only metered dose
inhalers
34. The resident must wait one minute between puffs for multiple inhalations of the
same medication? - ANSWERSTrue
27. Symptoms of pulmonary emphysema include which of the following? - ANSWERSa.
Barrel Chest
b. Pursed lip breathing
c. Cyanosis of extremities
are used to treat allergic reactions? - ANSWERSanithistamines
29. Residents who have chronic lung disease should have oxygen administered at? -
ANSWERSLower liter flows
