QMAP Colorado Expert Strategies (Latest
Update ) Questions with
Correct Answers {Grade A}100% Verified
Exam Overview & Description:
This exam helps caregivers, direct care staff, nursing assistants, and other unlicensed healthcare
personnel demonstrate competency in the safe administration of medications within authorized
Colorado care settings. To become a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP),
candidates must complete approved training and successfully pass both a written examination
and a hands-on practical skills evaluation. QMAP-qualified personnel may administer
medications according to physician orders, maintain medication records, use proper medication
administration techniques, and manage medication reminder boxes under appropriate
supervision. QMAPs are qualified—but not licensed or certified—to perform medication
administration duties in approved facilities.
Focus Areas:
• Medication Fundamentals — understanding drug classifications, forms, uses, and
medication terminology.
• Medication Orders — interpreting physician orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Medication Administration Procedures — applying correct techniques for administering
medications through approved routes.
• Medication Administration Records (MAR) — documenting medication administration
accurately and completely.
• Medication Safety — preventing, identifying, and responding to medication errors.
• Medication Storage and Security — proper handling, storage, and safeguarding of
medications.
• Medication Reminder Boxes — filling and administering medications using reminder
boxes under supervision.
• Documentation Requirements — maintaining legal and accurate records for prescription
and non-prescription medications.
• Seven Rights of Medication Administration — right client, time, medication, dose, route,
documentation, and right to refuse.
• Practical Skills Competency — demonstrating safe medication administration through
hands-on testing scenarios.
,SEVEN Rights of Medication Administration - correct answer Client
Time
Medication
Dose
Route
Documentation
Refuse
Six Components of a Physician Order - correct answer Client's full name
Date of order
Medication
Dosage and administration information (Frequency)
Route
Physician's signature
Metric - correct answer decimal system of weights and measures
ex. gram, meter, liter
, Household - correct answer system based on common though not standard,
measuring devices
ex. tsp, Tbsp, oz
5 ml - correct answer 1 tsp = ___ ml
1000 mg - correct answer 1 gm = ___ mg
1 tsp - correct answer 5 ml = ___ tsp
1 Tbsp - correct answer 3 tsp = ___ Tbsp
15 cc - correct answer 3 tsp = ___ cc
15 ml - correct answer 3 tsp = ___ ml
1/2 oz - correct answer 1 Tbsp = ___ oz
Update ) Questions with
Correct Answers {Grade A}100% Verified
Exam Overview & Description:
This exam helps caregivers, direct care staff, nursing assistants, and other unlicensed healthcare
personnel demonstrate competency in the safe administration of medications within authorized
Colorado care settings. To become a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP),
candidates must complete approved training and successfully pass both a written examination
and a hands-on practical skills evaluation. QMAP-qualified personnel may administer
medications according to physician orders, maintain medication records, use proper medication
administration techniques, and manage medication reminder boxes under appropriate
supervision. QMAPs are qualified—but not licensed or certified—to perform medication
administration duties in approved facilities.
Focus Areas:
• Medication Fundamentals — understanding drug classifications, forms, uses, and
medication terminology.
• Medication Orders — interpreting physician orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Medication Administration Procedures — applying correct techniques for administering
medications through approved routes.
• Medication Administration Records (MAR) — documenting medication administration
accurately and completely.
• Medication Safety — preventing, identifying, and responding to medication errors.
• Medication Storage and Security — proper handling, storage, and safeguarding of
medications.
• Medication Reminder Boxes — filling and administering medications using reminder
boxes under supervision.
• Documentation Requirements — maintaining legal and accurate records for prescription
and non-prescription medications.
• Seven Rights of Medication Administration — right client, time, medication, dose, route,
documentation, and right to refuse.
• Practical Skills Competency — demonstrating safe medication administration through
hands-on testing scenarios.
,SEVEN Rights of Medication Administration - correct answer Client
Time
Medication
Dose
Route
Documentation
Refuse
Six Components of a Physician Order - correct answer Client's full name
Date of order
Medication
Dosage and administration information (Frequency)
Route
Physician's signature
Metric - correct answer decimal system of weights and measures
ex. gram, meter, liter
, Household - correct answer system based on common though not standard,
measuring devices
ex. tsp, Tbsp, oz
5 ml - correct answer 1 tsp = ___ ml
1000 mg - correct answer 1 gm = ___ mg
1 tsp - correct answer 5 ml = ___ tsp
1 Tbsp - correct answer 3 tsp = ___ Tbsp
15 cc - correct answer 3 tsp = ___ cc
15 ml - correct answer 3 tsp = ___ ml
1/2 oz - correct answer 1 Tbsp = ___ oz
