QMA practice test2-2024
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks -Correct Answer-a. assessing the
residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
What are some of the QMA scope of practice -Correct Answer-a. observe and report to
the facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a
resident
b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
c. count and administer and document controlled substances
Assault and Battery is defined as -Correct Answer-The threat to use force against
another person and the carrying out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she -Correct Answer-Fails to inform the
licensed nurse of medication error
If a QMA makes a medication error what are some of the following actions that should
take place -Correct Answer-a. Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects
c. Document the medication error
d. Truthfully report the error
Residents Rights include what? -Correct Answer-a. The right to voice grievances
b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
,c. The right to be free from abuse
The Four Elements of successful communication include what? -Correct Answer-a.
Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is -Correct Answer-Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: -Correct Answer-
Remaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause -Correct Answer-Permanent
Cognitive impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms
of? -Correct Answer-Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should -Correct Answer-Provide a quiet
calm environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should -Correct Answer-Remain Calm
and in control
Infection can be transmitted by -Correct Answer-a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
, d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? -Correct Answer-a. Wearing gloves when indicated
for resident care
b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or
contamination may occur
c. washing hands at appropriate times
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? -Correct Answer-Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is -Correct Answer-an infection acquired while in a health care
facility
In a fire emergency you should first -Correct Answer-Remove the resident from the
immediate area of the fire to a place of safety
If a resident is chocking and a complete blockage of airway is present you should first -
Correct Answer-Use the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first -Correct Answer-Call for help Immediately
When vital parts of the body (brain, heart, and lungs) do not get enough blood and the
resident has a rapid heart beat, pallor, perspiration, light headedness, chills, fainting,
low blood pressure, and confused this is called -Correct Answer-Shock
If a resident heart function and circulation stop and the resident is unresponsive there is
no chest movement or pulse, pupils are dilated and fixed, and skin is cyanotic the
resident might be experiencing -Correct Answer-Cardiac Arrest
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks -Correct Answer-a. assessing the
residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
What are some of the QMA scope of practice -Correct Answer-a. observe and report to
the facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a
resident
b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
c. count and administer and document controlled substances
Assault and Battery is defined as -Correct Answer-The threat to use force against
another person and the carrying out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she -Correct Answer-Fails to inform the
licensed nurse of medication error
If a QMA makes a medication error what are some of the following actions that should
take place -Correct Answer-a. Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects
c. Document the medication error
d. Truthfully report the error
Residents Rights include what? -Correct Answer-a. The right to voice grievances
b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
,c. The right to be free from abuse
The Four Elements of successful communication include what? -Correct Answer-a.
Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is -Correct Answer-Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: -Correct Answer-
Remaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause -Correct Answer-Permanent
Cognitive impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms
of? -Correct Answer-Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should -Correct Answer-Provide a quiet
calm environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should -Correct Answer-Remain Calm
and in control
Infection can be transmitted by -Correct Answer-a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
, d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what? -Correct Answer-a. Wearing gloves when indicated
for resident care
b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or
contamination may occur
c. washing hands at appropriate times
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? -Correct Answer-Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is -Correct Answer-an infection acquired while in a health care
facility
In a fire emergency you should first -Correct Answer-Remove the resident from the
immediate area of the fire to a place of safety
If a resident is chocking and a complete blockage of airway is present you should first -
Correct Answer-Use the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first -Correct Answer-Call for help Immediately
When vital parts of the body (brain, heart, and lungs) do not get enough blood and the
resident has a rapid heart beat, pallor, perspiration, light headedness, chills, fainting,
low blood pressure, and confused this is called -Correct Answer-Shock
If a resident heart function and circulation stop and the resident is unresponsive there is
no chest movement or pulse, pupils are dilated and fixed, and skin is cyanotic the
resident might be experiencing -Correct Answer-Cardiac Arrest
