QMA practice test questions with correct answers The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks - Correct Answer a. assessing the residents condition
- calling the physician
- administering a medication per nasogastric tube
- administering a medication by injection
- initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
- count and administer and document controlled substances
- Observed the resident for undesirable effects
- Document the medication error
- Truthfully report the error
- The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
- The right to be free from abuse 1 / 3
What are some of the QMA scope of practice - Correct Answer a. observe and report to the facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a resident
Assault and Battery is defined as - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answer a. Report to the licensed nurse
Residents Rights include what? - Correct Answer a. The right to voice grievances
The Four Elements of successful communication include what? - Correct Answer a. Formulating the message
- Sending the message
- receiving the message
- observing the feedback
- Contaminated soil and water
- Objects
- Insects
- wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur
- washing hands at appropriate times 2 / 3
Verbal Communication is - Correct Answer Spoken and Written words General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include: - Correct Answer Remaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause - Correct Answer Permanent Cognitive impairment Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of? - Correct Answer Sundowning When interacting with an anxious resident you should - Correct Answer Provide a quiet calm environment away from groups of people and activity When interacting with a combative resident you should - Correct Answer Remain Calm and in control Infection can be transmitted by - Correct Answer a. Air
Standard Precautions include what? - Correct Answer a. Wearing gloves when indicated for resident care
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? - Correct Answer Hepatitis A nosocomial infection is - Correct Answer an infection acquired while in a health care facility In a fire emergency you should first - Correct 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 - Correct Answer Use the Heimlich Maneuver If a resident falls you should first - Correct 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 - Correct 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
- Correct Answer Cardiac Arrest
- loosen the resident's clothing
- never restrain the resident
- Keeping toxic substances and cleaning supplies locked and out of reach of residents
- locking medication carts when left unattended
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If a resident has a seizure you should - Correct Answer a. remove objects from the vicinity
Poisoning can be prevented by - Correct Answer a. never using anything from an unlabeled container
To use a fire extinguisher you must first - Correct Answer Pull the Pin