QMAP UNIT REVIEWS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION | GRADED A+/NEWEST UPDATE!!!
Question 1
Which of the following is considered an example of monitoring medication?
A) Handing a staff-prepared medication to a client.
B) Observing a specific individual to make sure they took the medications.
C) Applying an ointment to a client’s skin rash.
D) Assisting a client with the inhalation of a respiratory treatment.
E) Pouring a liquid medication into a calibrated cup.
Correct Answer: B) Observing a specific individual to make sure they took the medications
Rationale: Monitoring involves observation and notification. Observing that a resident took
their medication and notifying a practitioner if they refuse are the two primary examples of
monitoring in a QMAP setting.
Question 2
Which action is classified as administering medications?
A) Checking the count of controlled substances at shift change.
B) Notifying a physician that a resident is unable to comply with instructions.
C) Assisting a client in the ingestion, application, and inhalation of medication.
D) Reminding a client that it is 8:00 AM.
E) Reading a medication label to a client who is self-administering.
Correct Answer: C) Assisting a client in the ingestion, application, and inhalation of
medication
Rationale: Administration is the active process of assisting a client with the actual intake of
medication through various routes such as oral, topical, or inhalation.
Question 3
Does the QMAP course qualify you to perform finger sticks (e.g., for blood glucose monitoring)?
A) Yes, for all residents.
B) Yes, but only with a nurse's supervision.
C) Yes, if the client provides the equipment.
D) False, this course does not qualify you for finger sticks.
E) Only if the facility manager gives verbal permission.
Correct Answer: D) False, this course does not qualify you for finger sticks.
Rationale: Finger sticks are considered an invasive procedure and are outside the scope of a
standard QMAP certification.
Question 4
A QMAP is asked to administer medication through a Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) or an IV port.
Is this allowed?
A) Yes, if they have been a QMAP for over a year.
B) Yes, if the doctor wrote the order.
C) False, QMAPs are not qualified to administer via G-tube or IV port.
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D) Only if the client is in an emergency state.
E) Only if the medication is a liquid.
Correct Answer: C) False, QMAPs are not qualified to administer via G-tube or IV port.
Rationale: Medication administration through G-tubes and IV ports requires specialized
nursing clinical skills and is not covered under the QMAP license.
Question 5
Is it true or false that you would NOT need the QMAP course to simply monitor a client who is
independently injecting their own insulin?
A) True.
B) False.
C) Only if the client is under 65.
D) Only if the insulin is a brand name.
E) Only if it is done in a private room.
Correct Answer: A) True.
Rationale: Monitoring a resident who is independent in their self-administration of insulin
does not require a QMAP license, as you are not assisting with the administration process.
Question 6
Which of the following are the four primary routes of administering medications?
A) Ingestion, Application, Inhalation, Insertion.
B) Swallowing, Rubbing, Sniffing, Tasting.
C) Ingestion, Digestion, Secretion, Application.
D) Oral, Sublingual, Buccal, Dermal.
E) Injection, Ingestion, Insertion, Inhalation.
Correct Answer: A) Ingestion, Application, Inhalation, Insertion.
Rationale: These four categories encompass the ways a QMAP may assist: swallowing
(ingestion), skin contact (application), breathing in (inhalation), and placing into body
cavities (insertion).
Question 7
Which of the following is an example of the "Application" route?
A) Oral tablets.
B) Respiratory mist.
C) Skin ointment.
D) Rectal suppository.
E) Cough syrup.
Correct Answer: C) Skin ointment.
Rationale: Application refers to medications applied directly to the skin or mucous
membranes, such as ointments, creams, or patches.
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Question 8
Which of the following is an example of the "Insertion" route?
A) Oral tablets.
B) Nasal spray.
C) Eye drops.
D) Vaginal suppositories.
E) Sublingual tabs.
Correct Answer: D) Vaginal suppositories.
Rationale: Insertion specifically refers to placing a medication into a body cavity, such as
the rectum or vagina.
Question 9
Can a QMAP dial up and inject a routine insulin dose using an insulin pen?
A) Yes, if they are wearing gloves.
B) False, QMAPs cannot dial up or inject insulin.
C) Yes, if the client is blind.
D) Only if the facility is a skilled nursing facility.
E) Yes, because an insulin pen is not a needle.
Correct Answer: B) False, QMAPs cannot dial up or inject insulin.
Rationale: Injecting medication and determining the dose (dialing up) is a nursing task.
QMAPs may only monitor the client doing it themselves or assist with the client's hand if
permitted by specific state-regulated protocols.
Question 10
Where are the two most reliable sources of information regarding a client’s medications?
A) The client's family and the internet.
B) The physician's order and the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
C) The facility manager and a coworker.
D) The TV and the pharmacy delivery person.
E) The client's memory and the old medication bottle.
Correct Answer: B) The physician's order and the Medication Administration Record
(MAR).
Rationale: The physician provides the legal order, and the MAR is the official record used to
track the administration of those orders.
Question 11
What is the "indication for use" of a drug?
A) The price of the medication.
B) The color and shape of the pill.
C) The reason the drug is given (to treat symptoms or prevent disease).
D) The time of day the drug is given.
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E) The name of the manufacturer.
Correct Answer: C) The reason the drug is given (to treat symptoms or prevent disease).
Rationale: The indication explains why the patient is taking the drug (e.g., "for high blood
pressure" or "for pain").
Question 12
Why is it important for a QMAP to know the best time of day to administer specific
medications?
A) To make sure the staff takes their lunch on time.
B) So they are administered at the most effective time of day.
C) To prevent the client from getting hungry.
D) Because the pharmacy only delivers once a day.
E) To keep the medication room organized.
Correct Answer: B) So they are administered at the most effective time of day.
Rationale: Timing can affect absorption (e.g., on an empty stomach) or efficacy (e.g.,
cholesterol meds at night or diuretics in the morning).
Question 13
Why should a QMAP be aware of common reactions and side effects?
A) To impress the physician.
B) To know if any effects may be concerning or life-threatening.
C) To decide when to stop giving the medication without an order.
D) To tell the client why they shouldn't take the drug.
E) To adjust the dose as they see fit.
Correct Answer: B) To know if any effects may be concerning or life-threatening.
Rationale: A QMAP must be able to recognize if a client is having a dangerous reaction to a
drug to ensure timely medical intervention.
Question 14
What is the primary purpose of drugs in a medical setting?
A) To make the client easier to manage.
B) To prevent disease and treat symptoms.
C) To replace the need for physical therapy.
D) To ensure the client stays in the facility.
E) To lower the cost of healthcare.
Correct Answer: B) To prevent disease and treat symptoms.
Rationale: Medications are chemical substances used to maintain health, treat illnesses, or
prevent future medical issues.
Question 15
If you have questions about a medication you are unfamiliar with, which three people should you
SOLUTION | GRADED A+/NEWEST UPDATE!!!
Question 1
Which of the following is considered an example of monitoring medication?
A) Handing a staff-prepared medication to a client.
B) Observing a specific individual to make sure they took the medications.
C) Applying an ointment to a client’s skin rash.
D) Assisting a client with the inhalation of a respiratory treatment.
E) Pouring a liquid medication into a calibrated cup.
Correct Answer: B) Observing a specific individual to make sure they took the medications
Rationale: Monitoring involves observation and notification. Observing that a resident took
their medication and notifying a practitioner if they refuse are the two primary examples of
monitoring in a QMAP setting.
Question 2
Which action is classified as administering medications?
A) Checking the count of controlled substances at shift change.
B) Notifying a physician that a resident is unable to comply with instructions.
C) Assisting a client in the ingestion, application, and inhalation of medication.
D) Reminding a client that it is 8:00 AM.
E) Reading a medication label to a client who is self-administering.
Correct Answer: C) Assisting a client in the ingestion, application, and inhalation of
medication
Rationale: Administration is the active process of assisting a client with the actual intake of
medication through various routes such as oral, topical, or inhalation.
Question 3
Does the QMAP course qualify you to perform finger sticks (e.g., for blood glucose monitoring)?
A) Yes, for all residents.
B) Yes, but only with a nurse's supervision.
C) Yes, if the client provides the equipment.
D) False, this course does not qualify you for finger sticks.
E) Only if the facility manager gives verbal permission.
Correct Answer: D) False, this course does not qualify you for finger sticks.
Rationale: Finger sticks are considered an invasive procedure and are outside the scope of a
standard QMAP certification.
Question 4
A QMAP is asked to administer medication through a Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) or an IV port.
Is this allowed?
A) Yes, if they have been a QMAP for over a year.
B) Yes, if the doctor wrote the order.
C) False, QMAPs are not qualified to administer via G-tube or IV port.
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D) Only if the client is in an emergency state.
E) Only if the medication is a liquid.
Correct Answer: C) False, QMAPs are not qualified to administer via G-tube or IV port.
Rationale: Medication administration through G-tubes and IV ports requires specialized
nursing clinical skills and is not covered under the QMAP license.
Question 5
Is it true or false that you would NOT need the QMAP course to simply monitor a client who is
independently injecting their own insulin?
A) True.
B) False.
C) Only if the client is under 65.
D) Only if the insulin is a brand name.
E) Only if it is done in a private room.
Correct Answer: A) True.
Rationale: Monitoring a resident who is independent in their self-administration of insulin
does not require a QMAP license, as you are not assisting with the administration process.
Question 6
Which of the following are the four primary routes of administering medications?
A) Ingestion, Application, Inhalation, Insertion.
B) Swallowing, Rubbing, Sniffing, Tasting.
C) Ingestion, Digestion, Secretion, Application.
D) Oral, Sublingual, Buccal, Dermal.
E) Injection, Ingestion, Insertion, Inhalation.
Correct Answer: A) Ingestion, Application, Inhalation, Insertion.
Rationale: These four categories encompass the ways a QMAP may assist: swallowing
(ingestion), skin contact (application), breathing in (inhalation), and placing into body
cavities (insertion).
Question 7
Which of the following is an example of the "Application" route?
A) Oral tablets.
B) Respiratory mist.
C) Skin ointment.
D) Rectal suppository.
E) Cough syrup.
Correct Answer: C) Skin ointment.
Rationale: Application refers to medications applied directly to the skin or mucous
membranes, such as ointments, creams, or patches.
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Question 8
Which of the following is an example of the "Insertion" route?
A) Oral tablets.
B) Nasal spray.
C) Eye drops.
D) Vaginal suppositories.
E) Sublingual tabs.
Correct Answer: D) Vaginal suppositories.
Rationale: Insertion specifically refers to placing a medication into a body cavity, such as
the rectum or vagina.
Question 9
Can a QMAP dial up and inject a routine insulin dose using an insulin pen?
A) Yes, if they are wearing gloves.
B) False, QMAPs cannot dial up or inject insulin.
C) Yes, if the client is blind.
D) Only if the facility is a skilled nursing facility.
E) Yes, because an insulin pen is not a needle.
Correct Answer: B) False, QMAPs cannot dial up or inject insulin.
Rationale: Injecting medication and determining the dose (dialing up) is a nursing task.
QMAPs may only monitor the client doing it themselves or assist with the client's hand if
permitted by specific state-regulated protocols.
Question 10
Where are the two most reliable sources of information regarding a client’s medications?
A) The client's family and the internet.
B) The physician's order and the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
C) The facility manager and a coworker.
D) The TV and the pharmacy delivery person.
E) The client's memory and the old medication bottle.
Correct Answer: B) The physician's order and the Medication Administration Record
(MAR).
Rationale: The physician provides the legal order, and the MAR is the official record used to
track the administration of those orders.
Question 11
What is the "indication for use" of a drug?
A) The price of the medication.
B) The color and shape of the pill.
C) The reason the drug is given (to treat symptoms or prevent disease).
D) The time of day the drug is given.
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E) The name of the manufacturer.
Correct Answer: C) The reason the drug is given (to treat symptoms or prevent disease).
Rationale: The indication explains why the patient is taking the drug (e.g., "for high blood
pressure" or "for pain").
Question 12
Why is it important for a QMAP to know the best time of day to administer specific
medications?
A) To make sure the staff takes their lunch on time.
B) So they are administered at the most effective time of day.
C) To prevent the client from getting hungry.
D) Because the pharmacy only delivers once a day.
E) To keep the medication room organized.
Correct Answer: B) So they are administered at the most effective time of day.
Rationale: Timing can affect absorption (e.g., on an empty stomach) or efficacy (e.g.,
cholesterol meds at night or diuretics in the morning).
Question 13
Why should a QMAP be aware of common reactions and side effects?
A) To impress the physician.
B) To know if any effects may be concerning or life-threatening.
C) To decide when to stop giving the medication without an order.
D) To tell the client why they shouldn't take the drug.
E) To adjust the dose as they see fit.
Correct Answer: B) To know if any effects may be concerning or life-threatening.
Rationale: A QMAP must be able to recognize if a client is having a dangerous reaction to a
drug to ensure timely medical intervention.
Question 14
What is the primary purpose of drugs in a medical setting?
A) To make the client easier to manage.
B) To prevent disease and treat symptoms.
C) To replace the need for physical therapy.
D) To ensure the client stays in the facility.
E) To lower the cost of healthcare.
Correct Answer: B) To prevent disease and treat symptoms.
Rationale: Medications are chemical substances used to maintain health, treat illnesses, or
prevent future medical issues.
Question 15
If you have questions about a medication you are unfamiliar with, which three people should you
