The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - 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 - ANSWER a. observe and report to...
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 -
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? - 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? - ANSWER a. Formulating the
message
b. Sending the message
,c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is - ANSWER Spoken and Written words
Standard Precautions include what? - 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? - ANSWER Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is - ANSWER an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first - 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 - ANSWER Use
the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first - 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 - 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 - ANSWER Cardiac Arrest
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - ANSWER Remaining Calm and
Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
, Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - ANSWER Permanent Cognitive
impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? -
ANSWER Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should - ANSWER Provide a quiet calm environment
away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should - ANSWER Remain Calm and in control
Infection can be transmitted by - ANSWER a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
d. Insects
If a resident has a seizure you should - ANSWER a. remove objects from the vicinity
b. loosen the resident's clothing
c. never restrain the resident
Poisoning can be prevented by - ANSWER a. never using anything from an unlabeled container
b. Keeping toxic substances and cleaning supplies locked and out of reach of residents
c. locking medication carts when left unattended
To use a fire extinguisher you must first - ANSWER Pull the Pin
The official name of a medication is known as the - ANSWER Generic Name
An adverse effect is defined as - ANSWER an undesired side effect of toxicity
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