QMA/INDIANA STUDY GUIDE LESSONS 1-7 Questions with Correct Answers

Tasks the QMA is PROHIBITED from performing Answer *Assess a resident's condition *Call a physician *Take a physician's written or verbal order *Administer medication by injection *Administer any medication inhalation treatment other than metered dose inhalers *Administer medication per nasogastric tube *Instill irrigation fluids of any type including, but not limited to, colostomy, catheter and enema, except a commercially prepared disposable enema *Administer a treatment that involves an advanced skin condition, including stage ll, 111 and lv decubitus ulcers The Qma scope of practice includes: Answer Observe and report to a nurse reactions and side effects of meds, take vital signs prior to some medications, personally set up and give medications that you were trained on, not document what another person gave a resident pro re nata (PRN) Answer medication only if authorization is obtained from the facility's licensed nurse on duty or on call QMA observations included Answer what the QMA sees, hears or smell and document what is reported Resident Rights Answer *Right to refuse medication and treatment *Right to be informed of consequences of refusing medication and treatment