QMA Practice Test #1 (Lessons 1-7) Answered 100% Correct

QMA is PROHIBITED from performing - ANSWER-• Assessing resident's condition • Calling physician • Administering medication per nasogastric tube • Administering medication by injection The QMA Scope of Practice - ANSWER-• Observe and report to the facility's license nurse reaction and site effects to medications exhibit by resident • Initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or nonsealing mask only for emergency • Count and administer and document controlled substances Assault and Battery - ANSWER-• Threat to use force upon another person and carrying out of the threat. QMA would be considered negligent if - ANSWER-Fail to inform licensed nurse of medication error QMA makes a medication error - ANSWER-• Report error to licensed nurse • Observe the resident for undesirable effects • Document the medication error 4 elements of communication - ANSWER-• Formulating message • Sending message • Receiving message • Observing message Resident rights - ANSWER-• Voice grievances • Refuse treatment and be informed of consequences • Free from abouse Verbal communication - ANSWER-Written or spoken words General interventions response of difficult behavior - ANSWER-• Remaining clam •Attempting to distract or redirect resident Permanent cognitive impairment - ANSWER-Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease cause Sundowning - ANSWER-Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night Infection can be transmitted - ANSWER-• Air • Objects • Insects • Contaminated soil and water Standard Precautions - ANSWER-• Washing hands at appropriate time • Wearing gloves when indicated for resident care • Wearing a grown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur Hepatitis - ANSWER-A contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus and spread by exposure to infected blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral Nosocomial infection - ANSWER-An infection acquired while in the facility Use the Heimlich Maneuver - ANSWER-If a resident is choking and a complete blockage of the airway is present If a resident falls you should first - ANSWER-Call for help immediately Shock - ANSWER-When vital part 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 confusion Cardiac Arrest - ANSWER-Heart function and circulation stop and someone is unresponsive, no chest movement or pulse, pupils are dilated and fixed, and skin is cyanotic. Someone has a seizure you should ? - ANSWER-• Remove object from the vicinity • Loosen their clothing • Never restrain the person Poisoning can be prevented - ANSWER-• Never using anything from an unlabeled container