QMA Practice Test Questions and
Answers
1. The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks: a. assessing the
residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
2. What are some of the QMA scope of practice: a. observe and report to the
facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a resident
b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
c. count and administer and document controlled substances
3. Assault and Battery is defined as: The threat to use force against another person and
the carrying out of the force.
4. A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she: Fails to inform the
licensed nurse of medication error
5. If a QMA makes a medication error what are some of the
following actions that should take place: a. Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable ettects
,c. Document the medication error
d. Truthfully report the error
6. Residents Rights include what?: a. The right to voice grievances
b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
c. The right to be free from abuse
7. The Four Elements of successful communication include what?: a.
Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
8. Verbal Communication is: Spoken and Written words
9. General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include::
Remaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
10. Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause:
Permanent Cognitive impairment
11. Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon,
evening and night are symptoms of?: Sundowning
, 12. When interacting with an anxious resident you should: Provide a
quiet calm environ- ment away from groups of people and activity
13. When interacting with a combative resident you should: Remain Calm
and in control
14. Infection can be transmitted by: a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
d. Insects
15. Standard Precautions include what?: a. Wearing gloves when indicated for
resident care
b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur
c. washing hands at appropriate times
16. A contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and
spread by exposure to infected blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral
contact is called?: Hepatitis
17. A nosocomial infection is: an infection acquired while in a health care facility
18. In a fire emergency you should first: Remove the resident from the immediate
area of the fire to a place of safety
Answers
1. The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks: a. assessing the
residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
2. What are some of the QMA scope of practice: a. observe and report to the
facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a resident
b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
c. count and administer and document controlled substances
3. Assault and Battery is defined as: The threat to use force against another person and
the carrying out of the force.
4. A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she: Fails to inform the
licensed nurse of medication error
5. If a QMA makes a medication error what are some of the
following actions that should take place: a. Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable ettects
,c. Document the medication error
d. Truthfully report the error
6. Residents Rights include what?: a. The right to voice grievances
b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
c. The right to be free from abuse
7. The Four Elements of successful communication include what?: a.
Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
8. Verbal Communication is: Spoken and Written words
9. General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include::
Remaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
10. Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause:
Permanent Cognitive impairment
11. Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon,
evening and night are symptoms of?: Sundowning
, 12. When interacting with an anxious resident you should: Provide a
quiet calm environ- ment away from groups of people and activity
13. When interacting with a combative resident you should: Remain Calm
and in control
14. Infection can be transmitted by: a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
d. Insects
15. Standard Precautions include what?: a. Wearing gloves when indicated for
resident care
b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur
c. washing hands at appropriate times
16. A contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and
spread by exposure to infected blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral
contact is called?: Hepatitis
17. A nosocomial infection is: an infection acquired while in a health care facility
18. In a fire emergency you should first: Remove the resident from the immediate
area of the fire to a place of safety
