QMA Study Guide for Final
Name four tasks that the QMA is prohibited from doing.
1. Assess a resident.
2. Call a physician
3. Take a physician's written or verbal order
4. Administer medication per injection
5. Administer meds per nasogastric tube
6. Instill irrigation fluids of any type (except comercially prepared disposable enema)
7. Treatment that involves an advanced skin condition (stage II-IV decubitus ulcer)
Assault and Battery is defined as:
The threat to use force against another person and the carrying out of the force.
What would a QMA be considered negligent if he/she did?
Failing to report an observation or occurrence to the nurse that later has profound
consequences for the resident's health.
What should the QMA do if he/she makes a medication error?
Report it to the nurse immediately.
Name the resident rights:
1. Confidentiality
2. Privacy
3. Be informed of personal and medical information
4. Choice (including refusing treatment)
5. Voice grievances
6. Freedom of abuse/restraint
Name the 4 elements of successful communication:
1. Formulating the message
2. Sending the message
verbal- written or spoken words
nonverbal- facial expressions, tone of voice, eye movement, posture, gestures
3. Receiving the message
4. Observing the feedback
What is considered verbal communication?
Written or spoken words
What is temporary cognitive impairment?
A temporary change within the brain affecting the resident's ability to think, reason,
learn, or communicate.
Possible causes:
stress
medication
vitamin deficiency
thyroid dysfunction
alcohol
head trauma
, What is permanent cognitive impairment?
A permanent change within the brain affecting the resident's ability to think, reason,
learn, or communicate.
Possible causes:
severe head trauma
stroke
brain disease
What is sundowning?
increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night.
What should you do with an anxious resident?
Provide quiet, calm environment, away from groups of people and activity.
How would you calm a combative resident?
Redirect a resident who is out of control in a group area into a smaller, more private are.
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How can infection be transmitted?
Water, air, soil, plants, animals, minerals and on humans.
What are standard precautions:
1. Wearing gloved when indicated
2. Wearing a gown, apron, mask, and protective eyewear in situations or udring
procedures when splashing or contamination may occur.
3. Washing hands at appropriate times.
4. Transporting infected residents using indicated safeguards.
5. Cleaning common use equipment between residents.
What is a nosocomial infection?
An infection acquired in a healthcare facility.
What is the definition of Hepatitis?
contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and spread by exposure to infection
blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral contact.
In a fire emergency what should you do first?
R. -Remove residents from immediate harm.
What should you do if a resident is choking and there is a complete blockage of the
airway?
The Heimlich Maneuver
What should you do first if a resident falls?
Call for help (nurse)
What is the definition of shock?
when vital parts of the body do not get enough blood
What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
Heart function and circulation stops
What should you do if a resident has a seizure?
1. Call for help and stay with the resident.
2. Protect the resident from injury
a. remove objects from vicinity
b. loosen clothing, especially around the neck
c. never restrain the resident or place anything in mouth
Name four tasks that the QMA is prohibited from doing.
1. Assess a resident.
2. Call a physician
3. Take a physician's written or verbal order
4. Administer medication per injection
5. Administer meds per nasogastric tube
6. Instill irrigation fluids of any type (except comercially prepared disposable enema)
7. Treatment that involves an advanced skin condition (stage II-IV decubitus ulcer)
Assault and Battery is defined as:
The threat to use force against another person and the carrying out of the force.
What would a QMA be considered negligent if he/she did?
Failing to report an observation or occurrence to the nurse that later has profound
consequences for the resident's health.
What should the QMA do if he/she makes a medication error?
Report it to the nurse immediately.
Name the resident rights:
1. Confidentiality
2. Privacy
3. Be informed of personal and medical information
4. Choice (including refusing treatment)
5. Voice grievances
6. Freedom of abuse/restraint
Name the 4 elements of successful communication:
1. Formulating the message
2. Sending the message
verbal- written or spoken words
nonverbal- facial expressions, tone of voice, eye movement, posture, gestures
3. Receiving the message
4. Observing the feedback
What is considered verbal communication?
Written or spoken words
What is temporary cognitive impairment?
A temporary change within the brain affecting the resident's ability to think, reason,
learn, or communicate.
Possible causes:
stress
medication
vitamin deficiency
thyroid dysfunction
alcohol
head trauma
, What is permanent cognitive impairment?
A permanent change within the brain affecting the resident's ability to think, reason,
learn, or communicate.
Possible causes:
severe head trauma
stroke
brain disease
What is sundowning?
increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night.
What should you do with an anxious resident?
Provide quiet, calm environment, away from groups of people and activity.
How would you calm a combative resident?
Redirect a resident who is out of control in a group area into a smaller, more private are.
00:0300:58
How can infection be transmitted?
Water, air, soil, plants, animals, minerals and on humans.
What are standard precautions:
1. Wearing gloved when indicated
2. Wearing a gown, apron, mask, and protective eyewear in situations or udring
procedures when splashing or contamination may occur.
3. Washing hands at appropriate times.
4. Transporting infected residents using indicated safeguards.
5. Cleaning common use equipment between residents.
What is a nosocomial infection?
An infection acquired in a healthcare facility.
What is the definition of Hepatitis?
contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and spread by exposure to infection
blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral contact.
In a fire emergency what should you do first?
R. -Remove residents from immediate harm.
What should you do if a resident is choking and there is a complete blockage of the
airway?
The Heimlich Maneuver
What should you do first if a resident falls?
Call for help (nurse)
What is the definition of shock?
when vital parts of the body do not get enough blood
What is the definition of cardiac arrest?
Heart function and circulation stops
What should you do if a resident has a seizure?
1. Call for help and stay with the resident.
2. Protect the resident from injury
a. remove objects from vicinity
b. loosen clothing, especially around the neck
c. never restrain the resident or place anything in mouth
