QMA Study Guide for Final Correct Answers
Name four tasks that the QMA is prohibited from doing. - CORRECT 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...
Name four tasks that the QMA is prohibited from doing. - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Report it to the
nurse immediately.
Name the resident rights: - CORRECT 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
,Name the 4 elements of successful communication: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Written or spoken words
What is temporary cognitive impairment? - CORRECT ANSWER A temporary change within the brain
affecting the resident's ability to think, reason, learn, or communicate.
Possible causes:
stress
medication
vitamin deficiency
thyroid dysfunction
alcohol
head trauma
What is permanent cognitive impairment? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER increased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon,
evening and night.
, What should you do with an anxious resident? - CORRECT ANSWER Provide quiet, calm environment,
away from groups of people and activity.
How would you calm a combative resident? - CORRECT ANSWER Redirect a resident who is out of
control in a group area into a smaller, more private are.
How can infection be transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER Water, air, soil, plants, animals, minerals and on
humans.
What are standard precautions: - CORRECT 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.
What is a nosocomial infection? - CORRECT ANSWER An infection acquired in a healthcare facility.
What is the definition of Hepatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER contagious disease of the liver caused by a virus
and spread by exposure to infection blood, sexual contact or fecal/oral contact.
In a fire emergency what should you do first? - CORRECT ANSWER R. -Remove residents from immediate
harm.
What should you do if a resident is choking and there is a complete blockage of the airway? - CORRECT
ANSWER The Heimlich Maneuver
What should you do first if a resident falls? - CORRECT ANSWER Call for help (nurse)
What is the definition of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER when vital parts of the body do not get enough
blood
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