QMA Study Guide for Final Exam 2024 -2025
Update.
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 commercially 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
president’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 president’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 president’s ability to think, reason, learn, or communicate.
Possible causes:
Severe head trauma
, 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.
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 during
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
d. After the seizure, turn resident on side
e. Assist nurse in documenting incident by providing
Observations.
How can poisoning be prevented? - 1. Never use anything from an unlabeled container.
2. In case of suspected poisoning, take container to nurse
Immediately.
3. Keep toxic substances and cleaning supplies locked and out of reach of residents.
To use a fire extinguisher you must first do what? - Pull the pin
Something that serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms, but not cure is called? -
Palliative care
What are the most common complications associated with terminal illness? - 1.
Sleeping
Update.
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 commercially 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
president’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 president’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 president’s ability to think, reason, learn, or communicate.
Possible causes:
Severe head trauma
, 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.
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 during
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
d. After the seizure, turn resident on side
e. Assist nurse in documenting incident by providing
Observations.
How can poisoning be prevented? - 1. Never use anything from an unlabeled container.
2. In case of suspected poisoning, take container to nurse
Immediately.
3. Keep toxic substances and cleaning supplies locked and out of reach of residents.
To use a fire extinguisher you must first do what? - Pull the pin
Something that serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms, but not cure is called? -
Palliative care
What are the most common complications associated with terminal illness? - 1.
Sleeping
