INDIANA QMA STATE BOARD EXAM Well Prepared Quiz with Correct Questions and Answers_100% A+

INDIANA QMA STATE BOARD EXAM Well Prepared Quiz with Correct Questions and Answers_100% A+ Qma's are prohibited from: - ANSWER -Calling a physician, assessing a resident, adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube 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 When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record - ANSWER -True The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly - ANSWER -False The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is reported by the resident - ANSWER -True What is assault and battery? - 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: - ANSWER -Negligence What describes "painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease"? - ANSWER -Euthanasia Medication errors can be caused by: - 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 - ANSWER -False Undesirable medication effects could be - ANSWER -Vomiting, dizziness, hives/drowsiness, difficult breathing Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. - ANSWER -Immediately The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's - ANSWER -False What is verbal communication? - ANSWER -Written or spoken words What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? - ANSWER -Severe head trauma Stroke Brain disease What is sundowning? - ANSWER -Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon When interacting with an anxious resident you should: - ANSWER -Provide a quiet, calm environment away from groups When interacting with a combative resident you should: - ANSWER -Remain calm and in control What is nosocomial infection? - ANSWER -An infection squired while in a facility What is hepatitis? - ANSWER -A contagious liver disease