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Assess Answer Observe and evaluate a resident's condition. Assessment is conducted by the licensed nurse. Controlled Substance Answer A medication that can be addictive or habit forming and must be counted and secured. Nasal Cannula Answer Plastic tubing utilized to deliver oxygen from the supply source (tank) to the resident's nares. Nasogastric Tube Answer A tube that is placed through the nose into the stomach. The QMA may not flush, check placement or instill medications via n...

6 rights of medication administrationAnswer Right dose, right time, right patient, right route, right documentation, right medication How many checks must be done before giving meds?Answer 3 Cardiac drug classification: ACE inhibitors (antihypertensive)Answer Vasotec, enalapril Zestril, linsinopril Treats high bp and heart failure Beta BlockersAnswer Cardiac drug, antiarrhythmia, angina and migraines Inderal, propranolol Lopressor, Toprol XL, metoporolol Tenormin, atenolol...

Antiemetics Answer Medications used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting are called? stomach Answer The organ located in the upper left of the abdomen, below the diaphragm, is the? fluids Answer Bulk-producing laxatives must be given with sufficient_____? provide a passageway for food Answer The function of the alimentary canal is to? 3-5 Answer Depending on the type and amount, food remains in the stomach an average of how many hours? bile Answer What aids in absorption...

Hepatitis Answer contagious disease of the liver Shock Answer occurs when vital parts of the body ( brain, heart and lungs) do not get enough blood Cardiac Arrest Answer heart function and circulation stops. Resident is unresponsive, no chest movement or pause. Apnea Answer serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms Generic name is also known as Answer official name Systemic Effect Answer affects the entire body Adverse Effects Answer an undesired side effect or toxicity ...

How many in-service hours must QMA may have to recertify Answer 6 How often does a Qma have to re-certified in and by what date Answer Yearly, by March 31 If a resident has trouble swallowing, who do you consult? Answer Speech therapy Another name for bipolar is Answer manic depressive The resident advocate is called Answer Ombudsman 45 mL = how many ounces? Answer 1 1/2 Safe thing to do when a resident is having a seizure? Answer Loosen clothing around their neck Whe...

Pharmacology Answer Is the study of medications and their effect on the body Medications Answer Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness Sources of Medication Answer plants, animals, minerals, chemicals Semi-Synthetic Drugs Answer Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals Adverse Effects (ADR) Answer An undesired side effect or toxicity Allergic Effect Answer Can be life threatening or simple reactions Allergic Effect Answer If a resid...

Omission or neglect of any reasonable precaution, care, or action is ______________. A healthcare law that protects residents from negligence is called the _____ of ______. Answer Negligence; the duty of care law A ______ of _______ is a voluntary set of rules that influence relationships between people. Answer Code of ethics Six Rights of Medication Administration Answer Right Dose Right Time Right Medication Right Route Right Resident Right Documentation If the half life of me...

What is nitroglycerin's classification? Answer Antianginal What is Aldacton's classification? Answer Diuretic What is Risperdal's classification? Answer Antipsychotic What is Abilify's classification? Answer Antipsychotic What is Celebrex's classification? Answer Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory What is Celexa's classification? Answer Antidepressant What is Mylicon's classification? Answer Antiflatulent What is Axid's classification? Answer H2 receptor antagoni...

veins Answer Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart? arteries Answer Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? fight infection Answer What is the function of white blood cells? carry iron in the form of hemoglobin Answer What is the function of red blood cells? helps prevent hemorrhage Answer What is the function of platelets? pain about the heart Answer What is the definition of angina pectoris? lack of oxygen supply to the heart Answer What is the defi...

The threat to use force against another person and carrying out the threat is Answer Assault and Battery All individuals are legally protected from? Answer Libel and slander and Assault and battery The omission or neglect of any reasonable precaution, care or action is ? Answer Negligence Both healthcare workers and residents are protected by the standard of ? Answer Reasonable care right medication, right dose, right resident, right route, right time, and right documentation is ...