QMA practice test (100%Correct).

QMA practice test (100%Correct). .A build of plaque deposits in the blood vessels is called - ANSWER-Arteriosclerosis .A change in the skin evident with aging is that it - ANSWER-tears easily .A chronic disturbance of the inner ear is called - ANSWER-Meniere’s Disease .A condition characterized by loss of bone density causing bones to become more brittle and easily fractured is called - ANSWER-Osteoporosis .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? - ANSWER-Hepatitis .A contagious infestation of the hair and body caused by lice is called - ANSWER-Pediculosis .A contagious skin condition by mites that burrow under the skin is called - ANSWER-Scabies .A disease caused by an infection of nerve or brain cells is - ANSWER-Guillain-Barre Syndrome .a lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart causes - ANSWER-myocardial ischemia .A major mental disorder in which ones personality is deranged; causing a loss of contact with reality is called - ANSWER-Psychosis .A manner of staff response to a residents comment by which the staff allows the resident to remain in belief without attempting to reorient the resident to the present is called - ANSWER-Validation Therapy .A medication ordered qd should be given - ANSWER-same time daily .A mild form of epileptic attack with the absence of seizures is called - ANSWER-Petit Mal .A nosocomial infection is - ANSWER-an infection acquired while in a health care facility .A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she - ANSWER-Fails to inform the licensed nurse of medication error .A resident in the dorsal recumbent position is lying - ANSWER-On the back with legs apart, knees bent, soles of feet flat on bed, and head slightly elevated .A resident receiving steroid medication should be observed for - ANSWER-a. signs of infection b. change in urine glucose or fasting blood sugar c. withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly .A sudden and violent tightening of a muscle is called - ANSWER-muscle spasm .A system of measurement that is less precise than the is called the - ANSWER-Household System .Actifed is an example of: - ANSWER-combination drug .AIDS is transmitted by - ANSWER-1. Sexual intercourse 2. Shared use of needles for IV medications 3. Infected mothers passing the virus on to the fetus 4. Transfusion of infected blood or blood products .All blood passes - ANSWER-Kidneys .An adverse effect is defined as - ANSWER-an undesired side effect of toxicity .An adverse effect of adrenal cortical steroids include - ANSWER-a. Moon Face b. Night Sweats c. Hair Loss D. Thin, shiny skin .An Adverse effect of broncospasms is associated with which of the following - ANSWER-B9 .An adverse effects of administering anticoagulants is - ANSWER-increased bleeding .An example of a diuretic is - ANSWER-Aldactone .An example of an anti-inflammatory steroid is - ANSWER-Cordon .An inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye is called - ANSWER-Conjunctivitis .An inflammation of the urinary bladder is called - ANSWER-Cystitis .An irritation causing a sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum is called an - ANSWER-Ulcer .An obstruction or the over production of fluid in the eye which results in increased pressure within the eye is called - ANSWER-Glaucoma .An old english system of measure brought to america by the colonists is called the - ANSWER-Apothecary System .Antibiotics must be given at the the exact time ordered to - ANSWER-maintain an adequate amount in the blood at all times .Anticoagulants are used to treat - ANSWER-Thrombophlebitis .Assault and Battery is defined as - ANSWER-The threat to use force against another person and the carrying out of the force. .Before administering cardiotonic drugs you must - ANSWER-Obtain pulse .benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANSWER-enlargement of the prostate gland .Blood Pressure is normally measured at the - ANSWER-brachial artery .Bulk-producing laxatives must be given with sifficient - ANSWER-Fluids .Can a Qma inject a medication - ANSWER-No, Licensed nurse or physician only .Codeine is an example of - ANSWER-Antitussive .Common reasons for medication errors in a facility include - ANSWER-a. Lack of knowledge in administration of medication b. inadequate communication c. improper transcription of medication orders e. making assumptions .Constipation is caused by - ANSWER-inactivity .Contents of the medical chart should include - ANSWER-a. information or data base b. identification of problems c. plans of care of the resident d. progress note .Continuous pressure on body areas causes - ANSWER-Decubitus Ulcers .Controlled Substances are medications classified under laws and have how many classifications - ANSWER-5 (IV) .Cortisporin Otic would be used to treat - ANSWER-otitis media .Debridement medications can be applied by - ANSWER-Licensed personal only