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QMA
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QMA
QMA practice test 100% solved
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks
a. assessing the residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
What are some of the QMA scope of practice
a. observe...
QMA practice test 100% solved
The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks
a. assessing the residents condition
b. calling the physician
c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube
d. administering a medication by injection
What are some of the QMA scope of practice
a. observe and report to the facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication
exhibited by a resident
b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency
c. count and administer and document controlled substances
Assault and Battery is defined as
The threat to use force against another person and the carrying out of the force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she
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
a. Report to the licensed nurse
b. Observed the resident for undesirable effects
c. Document the medication error
d. Truthfully report the error
Residents Rights include what?
a. The right to voice grievances
b. The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences
c. The right to be free from abuse
The Four Elements of successful communication include what?
a. Formulating the message
b. Sending the message
c. receiving the message
d. observing the feedback
Verbal Communication is
Spoken and Written words
General interventions in response to any difficult behavior include:
Remaining Calm and Attempting to distract or redirect the resident
Severe head trauma, stroke and brain disease can all cause
Permanent Cognitive impairment
Increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and night are symptoms of?
,Sundowning
When interacting with an anxious resident you should
Provide a quiet calm environment away from groups of people and activity
When interacting with a combative resident you should
Remain Calm and in control
Infection can be transmitted by
a. Air
b. Contaminated soil and water
c. Objects
d. Insects
Standard Precautions include what?
a. Wearing gloves when indicated for resident care
b. wearing a gown, apron, mask and protective eyewear when splashing or contamination may occur
c. washing hands at appropriate times
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?
Hepatitis
A nosocomial infection is
an infection acquired while in a health care facility
In a fire emergency you should first
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
Use the Heimlich Maneuver
If a resident falls you should first
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
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
Cardiac Arrest
, If a resident has a seizure you should
a. remove objects from the vicinity
b. loosen the resident's clothing
c. never restrain the resident
Poisoning can be prevented by
a. never using anything from an unlabeled container
b. Keeping toxic substances and cleaning supplies locked and out of reach of residents
c. locking medication carts when left unattended
To use a fire extinguisher you must first
Pull the Pin
The official name of a medication is known as the
Generic Name
The most common complications associated with terminal illness include
a. Sleeping
b. Lack of Appetite
c. Nausea and Vomiting
d. Stomatitis
The study of Medications is called
Pharmacology
What is true about pain?
We adapt to our discomforts. leading to periods of very minimal signs of discomfort. Lack of pain
expression foes not mean lack of pain
Something that serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms, but is not a cure is called
Palliative
The systemic effect
affects the entire body
Factors the influence medication actions include
a. dosage strength
b. presence of food in the stomach
c. disease state of the resident
An adverse effect is defined as
an undesired side effect of toxicity
Most medications are metabolized in the
liver
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