Indiana QMA Study Guide Question With Complete Answers.
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Course
QMA.
Institution
QMA.
What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? - correct answer 60 hours
score required to pass QMA exam? - correct answer 80%
how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? - correct answer 3 times
QMA certification ex...
Indiana QMA Study Guide
What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? - correct answer 60 hours
score required to pass QMA exam? - correct answer 80%
how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? - correct answer 3 times
QMA certification expires every __ years - correct answer 2
how many inservice hours does a QMA need annually? - correct answer 6 hours
inservice education must include what 3 QMA skills: - correct answer 1. blood glucose testing
2. hemoccult testing
3. G-tube/J-tube medication administeration
What is needed before a QMA may administer a PRN medication? - correct answer licensed nurse authorization
what is needed in the documentation of a PRN medication? - correct answer need for medication, time symptoms occur, nurse authorization and co-signature
T/F: A QMA may assess a resident's condition - correct answer FALSE
T/F: A QMA can call a physician or take a written/verbal order - correct answer FALSE
T/F: A QMA may administer an injectable medication (not including insulin) - correct answer FALSE T/F: A QMA may not administer tubes via NG tube - correct answer TRUE
A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form? - correct answer metered dose inhaler
T/F: A QMA can instill irrigation fluids - correct answer FALSE, except disposable enema
A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage? - correct answer stage 1 ONLY
QMA may administer oxygen only in what case? - correct answer emergency only
T/F: A QMA can administer medications via J-tube/G-tube - correct answer TRUE
T/F: A QMA may crush or alter medications only as approved by physician or manufacturer - correct answer TRUE
It is the QMA's responsibility to know the ____ and _____ of his/her facility - correct answer policy and procedures
what is the difference between assault and battery? - correct answer assault- threatening or attempt to cause harm without consent
battery- action of threat to harm without consent
what is the difference between slander and libel? - correct answer Slander is spoken and libel is written
failing to perform a safety check on equipment before use would be an example of____ - correct answer
negligence/malpractice performing outside scope of practice is an example of - correct answer malpractice/negligence
failing to knock before entering a residents room is an example of - correct answer invasion of privacy
define euthanansia - correct answer the termination of terminally/seriously ill person's life in order to relive pain and suffering
Name the 6 rights of medication administration - correct answer 1. right dose
2. right medication
3. right resident
4. right time
5. right route
6. right documentation
when should a QMA report a medication error? - correct answer immediately to nurse
who is responsible for notifying physician/family/resident when medication error is made? - correct answer licensed nurse
3 steps to take if medication error occurs: - correct answer 1. immediately report to nurse
2. take vitals
3. follow facility policy
if abuse/neglect is suspected, when should it be reported? - correct answer immediately
reporting abuse reminders: - correct answer - put everything in writing with as much info as possible
- stay with resident if witnessed and call for help
-follow facility policy
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