What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? - ANSWER 60 hours
score required to pass QMA exam? - ANSWER 80%
how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? - ANSWER 3 times
QMA certification expires every __ years - ANSWER 2
how many inservice hours does a QMA nee...
What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? - ANSWER 60 hours
score required to pass QMA exam? - ANSWER 80%
how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? - ANSWER 3 times
QMA certification expires every __ years - ANSWER 2
how many inservice hours does a QMA need annually? - ANSWER 6 hours
inservice education must include what 3 QMA skills: - 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? - ANSWER licensed nurse
authorization
what is needed in the documentation of a PRN medication? - ANSWER need for medication, time
symptoms occur, nurse authorization and co-signature
T/F: A QMA may assess a resident's condition - ANSWER FALSE
T/F: A QMA can call a physician or take a written/verbal order - ANSWER FALSE
T/F: A QMA may administer an injectable medication (not including insulin) - ANSWER FALSE
T/F: A QMA may not administer tubes via NG tube - ANSWER TRUE
,A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form? - ANSWER metered dose inhaler
T/F: A QMA can instill irrigation fluids - ANSWER FALSE, except disposable enema
performing outside scope of practice is an example of - ANSWER malpractice/negligence
failing to knock before entering a residents room is an example of - ANSWER invasion of privacy
define euthanansia - ANSWER the termination of terminally/seriously ill person's life in order to
relive pain and suffering
Name the 6 rights of medication administration - 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? - ANSWER immediately to nurse
who is responsible for notifying physician/family/resident when medication error is made? - ANSWER
licensed nurse
3 steps to take if medication error occurs: - ANSWER 1. immediately report to nurse
2. take vitals
3. follow facility policy
if abuse/neglect is suspected, when should it be reported? - ANSWER immediately
reporting abuse reminders: - ANSWER - put everything in writing with as much info as possible
- stay with resident if witnessed and call for help
, -follow facility policy
if resident refuses medication/treatment/care, what should QMA do? - ANSWER document refusal
and notify nurse
A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage? - ANSWER stage 1 ONLY
QMA may administer oxygen only in what case? - ANSWER emergency only
T/F: A QMA can administer medications via J-tube/G-tube - ANSWER TRUE
T/F: A QMA may crush or alter medications only as approved by physician or manufacturer - ANSWER
TRUE
It is the QMA's responsibility to know the ____ and _____ of his/her facility - ANSWER policy and
procedures
what is the difference between assault and battery? - 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? - ANSWER Slander is spoken and libel is written
failing to perform a safety check on equipment before use would be an example of____ - ANSWER
negligence/malpractice
Initial Steps - ANSWER 1. ask nurse about resident needs, abilities, limits and ALLERGIES
2. gather all supplies and equipment
3. knock on resident door, wait for confirmation
4. identify resident
5. identify self and title
6. explain procedure
7. wash hands
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