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Name four tasks that the QMA is prohibited from doing. - ANSWER 1. Assess a resident. 2. Call a physician 3. Take a physician's written or verbal order 4. Administer medication per injection 5. Administer meds per nasogastric tube 6. Instill irrigation fluids of any type (except comercially p...

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Name four tasks that the QMA is prohibited from doing. - ANSWER 1. Assess a resident.

2. Call a physician

3. Take a physician's written or verbal order

4. Administer medication per injection

5. Administer meds per nasogastric tube

6. Instill irrigation fluids of any type (except comercially prepared disposable enema)



7. Treatment that involves an advanced skin condition (stage II-IV decubitus ulcer)



Assault and Battery is defined as: - ANSWER The threat to use force against another person and the
carrying out of the force.



What would a QMA be considered negligent if he/she did? - ANSWER Failing to report an
observation or occurrence to the nurse that later has profound consequences for the resident's
health.



What should the QMA do if he/she makes a medication error? - ANSWER Report it to the nurse
immediately.



Name the resident rights: - ANSWER 1. Confidentiality

2. Privacy

3. Be informed of personal and medical information

4. Choice (including refusing treatment)

5. Voice grievances

6. Freedom of abuse/restraint



What is permanent cognitive impairment? - ANSWER A permanent change within the brain affecting
the resident's ability to think, reason, learn, or communicate.

, Possible causes:

severe head trauma

stroke

brain disease



What is sundowning? - ANSWER increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon, evening and
night.



What should you do with an anxious resident? - ANSWER Provide quiet, calm environment, away
from groups of people and activity.



How would you calm a combative resident? - ANSWER Redirect a resident who is out of control in a
group area into a smaller, more private are.



How can infection be transmitted? - ANSWER Water, air, soil, plants, animals, minerals and on
humans.



What are standard precautions: - ANSWER 1. Wearing gloved when indicated

2. Wearing a gown, apron, mask, and protective eyewear in situations or udring procedures when
splashing or contamination may occur.

3. Washing hands at appropriate times.

4. Transporting infected residents using indicated safeguards.

5. Cleaning common use equipment between residents.

Name the 4 elements of successful communication: - ANSWER 1. Formulating the message

2. Sending the message

verbal- written or spoken words

nonverbal- facial expressions, tone of voice, eye movement, posture, gestures

3. Receiving the message

4. Observing the feedback



What is considered verbal communication? - ANSWER Written or spoken words

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