Qma's are prohibited from: CORRECT ANSWER Calling a physician, assessing a resident, adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube
The Qma scope of practice includes: CORRECT ANSWER Observe and report to a nurse reactions and side effects of meds, take vital s...
QMA practice exam questions with correct answers
Qma's are prohibited from: CORRECT ANSWER Calling a physician, assessing a resident, adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube
The Qma scope of practice includes: CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER
True
The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly CORRECT ANSWER False
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is reported by the resident CORRECT ANSWER True
What is assault and battery? CORRECT 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: CORRECT ANSWER
Negligence
What describes "painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease"? CORRECT ANSWER Euthanasia
Medication errors can be caused by: CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER False Undesirable medication effects could be CORRECT ANSWER Vomiting, dizziness, hives/drowsiness, difficult breathing
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. CORRECT ANSWER Immediately
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's CORRECT ANSWER False
What is verbal communication? CORRECT ANSWER Written or spoken words
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? CORRECT ANSWER Severe head trauma
Stroke
Brain disease
What is sundowning? CORRECT ANSWER Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon
When interacting with an anxious resident you should: CORRECT ANSWER Provide a quiet, calm environment away from groups
When interacting with a combative resident you should: CORRECT ANSWER Remain calm and
in control
What is nosocomial infection? CORRECT ANSWER An infection squired while in a facility
What is hepatitis? CORRECT ANSWER A contagious liver disease
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use: CORRECT ANSWER Gloves, paper towels, wet floor sign When do you clean up a spill? CORRECT ANSWER Immediately
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Remove residents
To use a fir extinguisher, what does the P stand for? CORRECT ANSWER Pull the pin
Medications: the trade/brand name is always: CORRECT ANSWER Capital letters
Synthetic medications are: CORRECT ANSWER Man-made
The systemic effect of a medication _______________. CORRECT ANSWER Effects the entire body
The effects of medication is ________________. CORRECT ANSWER The observable results of changes in the body
An antagonistic effect is _________________. CORRECT ANSWER Negative effect that one chemical have with another chemical
What is ADR? CORRECT ANSWER An undesired side effect or toxicity
What organ excretes most medications? CORRECT ANSWER Kidneys
What are legend medications? CORRECT ANSWER Medication that can only be obtained with a prescription
Qma's can take phone orders if they repeat the order back to the doctor for accuracy. CORRECT ANSWER False
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