Qma practice exam1-2024
Qma's are prohibited from: -Correct Answer-Calling a physician, assessing a resident,
adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube
The Qma scope of practice includes: -Correct 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
When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record -Correct
Answer-True
The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly -
Correct Answer-False
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is
reported by the resident -Correct Answer-True
What is assault and battery? -Correct Answer-A verbal threat that is carried out
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an observation or
occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using broken equipment would be an
example of: -Correct Answer-Negligence
What describes "painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease"? -
Correct Answer-Euthanasia
Medication errors can be caused by: -Correct Answer-Lack of concentration, lack of
knowledge, poor communication, performing outside your scope of practice
,If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately -Correct Answer-
False
Undesirable medication effects could be -Correct Answer-Vomiting, dizziness,
hives/drowsiness, difficult breathing
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. -Correct Answer-
Immediately
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's -Correct
Answer-False
What is verbal communication? -Correct Answer-Written or spoken words
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? -Correct Answer-Severe head trauma
Stroke
Brain disease
What is sundowning? -Correct Answer-Increased confusion and restlessness in late
afternoon
When interacting with an anxious resident you should: -Correct Answer-Provide a quiet,
calm environment away from groups
When interacting with a combative resident you should: -Correct Answer-Remain calm
and in control
, What is nosocomial infection? -Correct Answer-An infection squired while in a facility
What is hepatitis? -Correct Answer-A contagious liver disease
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use: -Correct Answer-Gloves, paper towels, wet
floor sign
When do you clean up a spill? -Correct Answer-Immediately
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for? -Correct Answer-Remove residents
To use a fir extinguisher, what does the P stand for? -Correct Answer-Pull the pin
Medications: the trade/brand name is always: -Correct Answer-Capital letters
Synthetic medications are: -Correct Answer-Man-made
The systemic effect of a medication _______________. -Correct Answer-Effects the
entire body
The effects of medication is ________________. -Correct Answer-The observable results
of changes in the body
An antagonistic effect is _________________. -Correct Answer-Negative effect that one
chemical have with another chemical
What is ADR? -Correct Answer-An undesired side effect or toxicity
Qma's are prohibited from: -Correct Answer-Calling a physician, assessing a resident,
adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube
The Qma scope of practice includes: -Correct 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
When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record -Correct
Answer-True
The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly -
Correct Answer-False
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is
reported by the resident -Correct Answer-True
What is assault and battery? -Correct Answer-A verbal threat that is carried out
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an observation or
occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using broken equipment would be an
example of: -Correct Answer-Negligence
What describes "painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease"? -
Correct Answer-Euthanasia
Medication errors can be caused by: -Correct Answer-Lack of concentration, lack of
knowledge, poor communication, performing outside your scope of practice
,If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately -Correct Answer-
False
Undesirable medication effects could be -Correct Answer-Vomiting, dizziness,
hives/drowsiness, difficult breathing
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. -Correct Answer-
Immediately
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's -Correct
Answer-False
What is verbal communication? -Correct Answer-Written or spoken words
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? -Correct Answer-Severe head trauma
Stroke
Brain disease
What is sundowning? -Correct Answer-Increased confusion and restlessness in late
afternoon
When interacting with an anxious resident you should: -Correct Answer-Provide a quiet,
calm environment away from groups
When interacting with a combative resident you should: -Correct Answer-Remain calm
and in control
, What is nosocomial infection? -Correct Answer-An infection squired while in a facility
What is hepatitis? -Correct Answer-A contagious liver disease
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use: -Correct Answer-Gloves, paper towels, wet
floor sign
When do you clean up a spill? -Correct Answer-Immediately
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for? -Correct Answer-Remove residents
To use a fir extinguisher, what does the P stand for? -Correct Answer-Pull the pin
Medications: the trade/brand name is always: -Correct Answer-Capital letters
Synthetic medications are: -Correct Answer-Man-made
The systemic effect of a medication _______________. -Correct Answer-Effects the
entire body
The effects of medication is ________________. -Correct Answer-The observable results
of changes in the body
An antagonistic effect is _________________. -Correct Answer-Negative effect that one
chemical have with another chemical
What is ADR? -Correct Answer-An undesired side effect or toxicity
