QMA Test Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What is the role of a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)?
✔✔To assist with medication administration under the supervision of a licensed nurse while
ensuring client safety.
What should you do if a client refuses medication?
✔✔Document the refusal and inform the supervising nurse immediately.
How should medications be stored in a facility?
✔✔Medications should be stored securely, in a clean, temperature-controlled environment, and
separated by type or purpose.
Why is it important to check the "Five Rights" of medication administration?
✔✔To ensure the correct medication is given to the right person at the right time, in the right
dose, and via the right route.
What should you do if a medication error occurs?
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,✔✔Report the error immediately to the supervising nurse, document the incident, and follow
facility procedures.
Why is hand hygiene critical before and after administering medications?
✔✔To prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of infection for both the client and the
QMA.
What is the purpose of a Medication Administration Record (MAR)?
✔✔To provide a detailed record of all medications administered, ensuring accuracy and
accountability.
What steps should you take if a medication label is unclear?
✔✔Do not administer the medication and report the issue to the supervising nurse or pharmacist
for clarification.
Why is it necessary to observe a client after medication administration?
✔✔To monitor for any side effects, allergic reactions, or adverse responses to the medication.
What is the proper procedure for administering liquid medications?
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,✔✔Shake the bottle if required, measure the correct dose using a calibrated medication cup, and
administer promptly.
What should you do if a client shows signs of an allergic reaction to a medication?
✔✔Stop the medication immediately, notify the nurse, and follow emergency procedures.
How often should controlled substances be counted in a facility?
✔✔At the beginning and end of each shift, and whenever medications are added or removed.
What is the correct action to take if a client vomits shortly after taking medication?
✔✔Inform the supervising nurse to determine if the medication needs to be re-administered.
How should transdermal patches be applied?
✔✔Place the patch on clean, dry, and hairless skin, avoiding broken or irritated areas, and rotate
application sites.
Why is it important to verify the medication’s expiration date before administration?
✔✔To ensure the medication is safe and effective for use.
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, What should you do if a medication dose is not listed in the MAR?
✔✔Do not administer the medication and report the discrepancy to the supervising nurse.
Why is accurate documentation critical in medication administration?
✔✔It ensures legal compliance, continuity of care, and prevents errors in future medication
administration.
What is the proper way to handle medication refusal by a cognitively impaired client?
✔✔Gently reattempt administration later, document the refusal, and inform the supervising
nurse.
What steps should be taken if a client is unable to swallow a tablet or capsule?
✔✔Consult with the nurse to determine if the medication can be crushed or provided in an
alternative form.
How should you administer eye drops correctly?
✔✔Tilt the client’s head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid, and place the drops in the
conjunctival sac without touching the eye.
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Graded A+
What is the role of a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)?
✔✔To assist with medication administration under the supervision of a licensed nurse while
ensuring client safety.
What should you do if a client refuses medication?
✔✔Document the refusal and inform the supervising nurse immediately.
How should medications be stored in a facility?
✔✔Medications should be stored securely, in a clean, temperature-controlled environment, and
separated by type or purpose.
Why is it important to check the "Five Rights" of medication administration?
✔✔To ensure the correct medication is given to the right person at the right time, in the right
dose, and via the right route.
What should you do if a medication error occurs?
1
,✔✔Report the error immediately to the supervising nurse, document the incident, and follow
facility procedures.
Why is hand hygiene critical before and after administering medications?
✔✔To prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of infection for both the client and the
QMA.
What is the purpose of a Medication Administration Record (MAR)?
✔✔To provide a detailed record of all medications administered, ensuring accuracy and
accountability.
What steps should you take if a medication label is unclear?
✔✔Do not administer the medication and report the issue to the supervising nurse or pharmacist
for clarification.
Why is it necessary to observe a client after medication administration?
✔✔To monitor for any side effects, allergic reactions, or adverse responses to the medication.
What is the proper procedure for administering liquid medications?
2
,✔✔Shake the bottle if required, measure the correct dose using a calibrated medication cup, and
administer promptly.
What should you do if a client shows signs of an allergic reaction to a medication?
✔✔Stop the medication immediately, notify the nurse, and follow emergency procedures.
How often should controlled substances be counted in a facility?
✔✔At the beginning and end of each shift, and whenever medications are added or removed.
What is the correct action to take if a client vomits shortly after taking medication?
✔✔Inform the supervising nurse to determine if the medication needs to be re-administered.
How should transdermal patches be applied?
✔✔Place the patch on clean, dry, and hairless skin, avoiding broken or irritated areas, and rotate
application sites.
Why is it important to verify the medication’s expiration date before administration?
✔✔To ensure the medication is safe and effective for use.
3
, What should you do if a medication dose is not listed in the MAR?
✔✔Do not administer the medication and report the discrepancy to the supervising nurse.
Why is accurate documentation critical in medication administration?
✔✔It ensures legal compliance, continuity of care, and prevents errors in future medication
administration.
What is the proper way to handle medication refusal by a cognitively impaired client?
✔✔Gently reattempt administration later, document the refusal, and inform the supervising
nurse.
What steps should be taken if a client is unable to swallow a tablet or capsule?
✔✔Consult with the nurse to determine if the medication can be crushed or provided in an
alternative form.
How should you administer eye drops correctly?
✔✔Tilt the client’s head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid, and place the drops in the
conjunctival sac without touching the eye.
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