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Factors that affect the absorption of medication are? – Correct
Answer – Route, dosage, chemical composition, and form
If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight
gain this could be caused by what med? – Correct Answer –
Prednisone
If you drop a medication on the cart top or floor, you should? –
Correct Answer – Dispose of it according to your facility policy
If a medication is ordered daily at 9 AM, the acceptable time
frame to administer this is? – Correct Answer – 8 am-10am
When you sign your name on an injury in the residence chart this
indicates that you? – Correct Answer – Assume responsibility for
this entry.
If the HOB is elevated 50 degrees, you are in – Correct Answer –
Flowers position
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease of – Correct Answer – Joints
Prednisone is classified as – Correct Answer – Anti inflammatory
If a resident takes a medication PO this means you administer the
medication? – Correct Answer – By mouth
If a resident is restless and their respirations are shallow and
rapid you will? – Correct Answer – Obtain a saturation level
A medication has a systematic effect when? – Correct Answer – It
affects the entire body
A doctor has ordered Timoptic ophthalmic solution 0.25% gtts OU
bid, You place – Correct Answer – One drop in both eyes two
times daily
The action of Timoptic is ? – Correct Answer – Lower intraocular
pressure
Tenormin may cause ? – Correct Answer – Hypotension
All medications must be? – Correct Answer – Check 3 times prior
to administering
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Where are medicines metabolized? – Correct Answer – The liver
What does the abbreviation OU stand for? – Correct Answer –
Both eyes
What is the drug classification for Tenormin? – Correct Answer –
Beta Blocker
Blurred vision and yellow-green halos are side effects of what
drug? – Correct Answer – Digoxin
How many times do we check medications before we give them?
- Correct Answer – 3
What should be done before administering Tenormin? – Correct
Answer – Check blood pressure
What is a mid-stream clean catch urine specimen? – Correct
Answer – Collected in the middle of the flow of urine after
carefully the meatus to avoid cross contamination
What is cystitis? – Correct Answer – Infection in the bladder
What is the drug classification of Lasix? – Correct Answer –
Diuretic
What are the side effects of bronchodilators? – Correct Answer –
Nausea and hypertension
What is Fowler’s position? – Correct Answer – 45-60°
What is semi-Fowler’s position? – Correct Answer – 30-45°
How is Amoxil classified? – Correct Answer – Antibiotic
What might a person have after taking nitroglycerin? – Correct
Answer – Flushing and palpitations
What is sims position? – Correct Answer – Left side with knee
bent
What does it mean if something has a half-life of 2 hours? –
Correct Answer – 50% coke in 2 hours
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What is Dementia? – Correct Answer – a chronic or persistent
disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or
injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and
impaired reasoning.
When do you have to lock your med cart? – Correct Answer –
When you are not at the cart
Most meds are metabolized where? – Correct Answer – liver
What is a muscle spasm? – Correct Answer – sudden, painful,
involuntary muscle contractions
At what pulse rate do you hold digoxin? – Correct Answer – less
than 60
Ritalin is an example of what type of medication? – Correct
Answer – Stimulant
Codeine is an example of what type of medication? – Correct
Answer – Narcotic
Diabetics need to be monitored for what? – Correct Answer –
Low or high blood sugars
Confusion
Shakiness
Debridement medications can only be applied by? – Correct
Answer – nurse
Proventil is what type of medication? – Correct Answer –
bronchodilator
What disorder is treated with Depakote and Lithium? – Correct
Answer – Manic depression/ bipolar
Fruity smelling breath is an sign of what? – Correct Answer – high
blood sugar
Premarin is an example of what type of medication? – Correct
Answer – female hormone replacement
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Proventil is what type of medication? – Correct Answer –
Bronchodilator
What is dementia? – Correct Answer – Decline in thinking skills
When do you have to lock your med cart? – Correct Answer –
When you are not at the cart
Most meds are metabolized where? – Correct Answer – Liver
What is a muscle spasm? – Correct Answer – Sudden and violent
tightening of the muscle
At what pulse rate do you hold digoxin? – Correct Answer –
Below 60
Ritalin is an example of what type of medication? – Correct
Answer – Stimulant
Codeine is an example of what type of medication? – Correct
Answer – Narcotic
Diabetics need to be monitored for what? – Correct Answer –
Low/high blood sugar, confusion, shakiness
Debridement medications can only be applied by: – Correct
Answer – Nurse
Fruity smelling breath is a sign of what? – Correct Answer – High
blood sugar
Premarin is an example of what type of medication? – Correct
Answer – Hormone replacement
The least precise system of measurement is what? – Correct
Answer – Household
Deltasone is an example of what type of medication? – Correct
Answer – Steroid
What do you need to do before administering a suspension? –
Correct Answer – Shake bottle
Where do you place eye drops? – Correct Answer – Lower eye
lid- close to outer corner of eye
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QMA’s may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emergency
without a physicians order. – Correct Answer – However there is
often a PRN order for oxygen when the resident falls short of
breath/oxygen saturation levels are low.
QMA’s may initiate a nasal cannula only in an emergency
situation. – Correct Answer – QMA’s may initiate non-sealing
mask per emergency or PRN situation.
oxygen dries out the mucous membranes of the mouth and
respiratory system. – Correct Answer – The physician may order
humidity to be placed on the oxygen source.
Physician ordered humidity along w/ oxygen. (distilled water) –
Correct Answer – This means gas passes through the water and
water vapor is picked up before going to the resident.
When applying sterile/distilled water to residents oxygen
remember to. – Correct Answer – discard the sterile/distilled
water after 2 weeks.
Portable oxygen tanks – Correct Answer – have a few lbs of
oxygen, they can last up to 8 hrs.
Oxygen concentrator weighs approximately 35 lbs. It must be
plugged in to an electrical outlet. – Correct Answer –
Concentrator’s extract oxygen from the room air and circulates it
back to the resident.
Do not use petroleum (vasoline) to resident’s nares during
administration of oxygen. – Correct Answer – Example: dry lips,
chap-stick should not be applied if it has vasoline in it.
Signs/symptoms of respiratory distress – Correct Answer – rapid
pulse, rapid,shallow, flaring nostrils, restlessness respirations,
cyanosis.
Position the resident in a Semi-Fowler’s or Fowler’s to maintain an
open airway. – Correct Answer – Apply ordered oxygen
administration device.
Nasal cannula 1/2 inch prongs should be placed? – Correct
Answer – in a downward direction.
A reading on the oximetry of 90% may indicate? – Correct
Answer – Resident need to be given oxygen’
Instilling a Commercially Prepared Disposable Enema. – Correct
Answer – Solution into the rectum and sigmoid colon. Removes
feces/flatus.
QMA’s may only instill a commercially prepared enema which
contains approximately – Correct Answer – 120ml (4oz.) of fluid.
Commercially Prepared Disposable Enema’s increases water
absorption in the small intestine by osmotic action. – Correct
Answer – A laxative effect that occurs due to increased peristalsis
and water retention.
Sodium bi-phosphate (fleet enema) – Correct Answer – is a
saline laxative commonly ordered to be administered.
Record color, consistency and amount after resident has had a –
Correct Answer – bowl movement from a prepared disposable
enema
ccms – Correct Answer – clean catch midstream
QMA scope of practice – Correct Answer – may perform
hemoccult testing on stool specimens as ordered by a physician
hemoccult testing – Correct Answer – A screen for fecal occult
blood
Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper) – Correct Answer – assess
for expiration date
hypovalemia – Correct Answer – state of decreased blood
volume. May cause a high false oximetry reading.
A localized collection of puss in any part of the body which is the
result of disintegration or displacement of tissue. – Correct
Answer – Abscess
Chemical present in many organs and tissues of the body that
has important physiological functions, ex: transmission of a nerve
impulse across a synapse i.e. neurotransmitters. – Correct
Answer – Acetylcholine
Naturally acquired immunity obtained by contracting a disease or
by the injection the infectious organism. – Correct Answer –
Active Immunity
An undesired side effect of a medication or toxicity – Correct
Answer – Adverse effect
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The threat to use force against another person and carrying out
the threat is – Correct Answer – Assault and Battery
All individuals are legally protected from? – Correct Answer –
Libel and slander and Assault and battery
The omission or neglect of any reasonable precaution, care or
action is ? – Correct Answer – Negligence
Both healthcare workers and residents are protected by the
standard of ? – Correct Answer – Reasonable care
Right medication, right dose, right resident, right route, right time,
and right documentation is ? – Correct Answer – The six rights of
medication administration
The first thing to do if you make or discover a medication error is
report it to the nurse is called – Correct Answer – Reporting
The nurse will likely instruct you to assist to observe the resident
for – Correct Answer – adverse effects
This form is completed by whomever is the most familiar with the
situation, usually the person who committed or discovered the
error by following your facility policy. Is called a ? – Correct
Answer – Medication Error Report
What report is sent to the director of nursing or administrator? –
Correct Answer – medication error report
Medication error reports are reviewed by ? – Correct Answer –
medical director and the DON who design plans that will avoid
future incidents.
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The QMA scope of practice includes: – Correct Answer –
Observe and report to a nurse reactions and side effects of meds,
take vital signs prior to some medications, personally set up and
give medications that you were trained on, not document what
another person gave a resident
When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical
record – Correct Answer – true
The QMA is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow
the order exactly – Correct Answer – false
The QMA must document in the clinical record any and all
observations and what is reported by the resident – Correct
Answer – true
What is assault and battery? – Correct Answer – A verbal threat
that is carried out
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an
observation or occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using
broken equipment would be an example of: – Correct Answer –
Negligence
Medication errors can be caused by: – Correct Answer – Lack of
concentration, lack of knowledge, poor communication,
performing outside your scope of practice
If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor
immediately – Correct Answer – false
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse ______. –
Correct Answer – immediately
What is verbal communication? – Correct Answer – Written or
spoken words
What is sundowning? – Correct Answer – Increased confusion
and restlessness in late afternoon
When interacting with an anxious resident you should: – Correct
Answer – Provide a quiet, calm environment away from groups
When interacting with a combative resident you should: – Correct
Answer – Remain calm and in control
What is nosocomial infection? – Correct Answer – An infection
acquired while in a facility
What is metabolism? – Correct Answer – Is a process by which a
substance is changed into a form that is easily excreted by the
body
What is Nardil’s classification? – Correct Answer – Antipsychotic
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What carries blood away from the heart? – Correct Answer –
arteries
what causes myocardial ischemia? – Correct Answer – lack of
adequate oxygen supply to the heart
What is glaucoma? – Correct Answer – increased intraocular
pressure
what meds treat glaucoma? – Correct Answer – miotics, beta
blocker
what is the action of miotics – Correct Answer – decreases eye
pressure
What are cataracts? – Correct Answer – secondary infection,
congenital disorder, reaction to medicafions or chemical toxicity
what are symptoms of cataracts? – Correct Answer – gradual
blurring of vision, milky white pupil
what is treatment of cataracts? – Correct Answer – surgery, lens
implantation, medications, or corrective glasses
what medications treat cataracts – Correct Answer –
fluorometholone (FML), prednisolone (AK-Pred), diclofenac
(voltaren)
What is conjunctivitis? – Correct Answer – inflammation of the
conjunctiva
what causes conjunctiva – Correct Answer – irritation, allergies,
bacteria
symptoms of conjunctivitis – Correct Answer – -redness
-itchiness
-a gritty feeling (dryness)
-a discharge crust
-tearing
what are nursing considerations for eye insillation medicine –
Correct Answer – place on lower lid, do not touch bottle to eye,
wait 5 mins before administrating another eye med
what type of medication is pilocarpine HCL (pilocar) – Correct
Answer – miotic
what are nursing considerations for miotics? – Correct Answer –
monitor blood pressure, apply at nights, wait 5 mins before
administrating another eye med
adverse effects of miotics – Correct Answer – headache,
perspiration, salivation, night blindness, blurred vision, possibility
of increased blood pressure
what does optic beta blockers treat? – Correct Answer –
glaucoma
optic beta blocker – Correct Answer – timolol maleate (timoptic
solution)
what is the action of timolol maleate (timoptic solution) – Correct
Answer – lowers intraocular pressure
adverse effects of optic beta blocker – Correct Answer – eye
irritation, blurred vision, reduced heart rate and blood pressure,
confusion
od – Correct Answer – right eye
os – Correct Answer – left eye
ou – Correct Answer – both eyes
What do mydriatics do for the eye? – Correct Answer – Dilate the
pupil (My “D”riatic “D” for dilate)
what is the action of optic lubricants – Correct Answer – soothes
and lubricates dry eyes
Meniere’s disease cause – Correct Answer – chronic disturbance
of the inner ear with soecific cause undetermined
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The liver metabolizes a wide range of drugs the end result being
to produce water soluble compounds which can be excreted in
the bile. This results from phase 1 reactions mediated by
cytochrome p450 including oxidation, reduction and hydrolysis
reactions
Tenormin (atenolol) – Correct Answer – (beta blocker) it can treat
high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). It can also reduce
the risk of death after a heart attack.
clean catch (midstream) – Correct Answer – A clean catch is a
method of collecting a urine sample to be tested. The clean catch
method is used to prevent germs from the penis or vagina from
getting into a urine sample.
cystitis – Correct Answer – infection of the bladder, urinary tract
infection. An infection in any part of the urinary system, the
kidneys, bladder, or urethra. UTI are more common in women,
they usually occur in the bladder or urethra, but more serious
infections involve the kidney.
Causes: microbes enter the urinary tract
Symptoms: pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, pain with
urination, blood in your urine. A kidney infection may cause back
pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
Sources of Medications – Correct Answer – plants, animals,
minerals, laboratory synthesis, biotechnology
Diuretics – Correct Answer – Diuretics are drugs that increase the
flow of urine. They are commonly used to treat edema,
hypertension, and heart failure.
Typically, the pharmacological group consists of five classes:
thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics,
osmotic diuretics, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
Digoxin (Lanoxin) – Correct Answer – Antiarrhythmic and blood
pressure support, it can treat heart failure and heart rhythm
problems.
Adverse affects: agitation, fatigue, generalized muscle weakness,
hallucinations, dizziness, headache, malaise, paresthesia, stupor,
vertigo
Nursing consideration: Drug-induced arrhythmias may increase
the severity of HF and hypotension
Organ metabolize medication? Pharmacology? – Correct Answer
- Metabolism of drugs by the liver
Brethine (Terbutaline) – Correct Answer – Terbutaline is a
member of a class of drugs called beta adrenergic receptor
agonist (stimulators) used to treat asthma and other diseases in
the airways. Also relaxes muscles in the airways. Relieves cough,
wheezing, shortness of breath, trouble breathing by increasing the
flow of air through the bronchial tubes.
Adverse affect: uncontrollable shakiness, nervousness, dizziness,
difficulty falling or staying asleep, weakness, headaches, nausea
supine position – Correct Answer – lying on back, facing upward
Sims position – Correct Answer – lying on left side with right knee
drawn up and with left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back
Fowler’s position – Correct Answer – a semi-sitting position; the
head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Semi-Fowler’s Position – Correct Answer – the head of the bed is
raised 30 degrees
prone position – Correct Answer – lying on abdomen, facing
downward (head may be turned to one side)
dorsal recumbent position – Correct Answer – patient is lying on
the back, face up, with the knees bent
Son visiting what do you do? Walk past room? – Correct Answer
- Knock, hello, how is everyone doing? Can I help with anything,
ya need water, or maybe some snacks?
Medications – Correct Answer – drugs that are administered to a
patient who is sick or in pain
Amoxicillin (Moxatag) – Correct Answer – It can treat bacterial
infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and
dental abscesses. It can also be used together with other
antibiotics and medicines ti treat stomach ulcers. It’s often
prescribed for children, to treat ear infections and chest infections.
Drug class: penicillinase-sensitive penicillin
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) – Correct Answer – It can treat and
prevent chest pain (angina) in its oral form. When used rectally, it
can treat pain caused by tears in the skin around the opening
movements (anal fissures)
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Omission or neglect of any reasonable precaution, care, or action
is – Correct Answer – neglect
A healthcare law that protects residents from negligence is called
the – Correct Answer – duty of care
A_______ of is a voluntary set of rules that influence
relationships between people – Correct Answer – code of ethics
6 rights of medication administration – Correct Answer – Right
dose, right time, right patient, right route, right documentation,
right medication
If the half of medications is 2 hours, than percent of the drug will be gone from the bloodstream in 2 hours – Correct Answer – 50 The shorter the half life the _ often a medication must be
given to maintain a constant action – Correct Answer – more
Metabolism or is the process by which a substance is
changed into a form that is more easily excreted by the body –
Correct Answer – biotranformation
The determines the need for and orders medications –
Correct Answer – doctor
The fills the orders and provides information about
medication to the facility staff and residents – Correct Answer –
pharmacy
The will treat a stage 2 pressure ulcer – Correct Answer – nurse The official name of a medication is known as the __ name
- Correct Answer – generic
Legend medications can only be obtained with a _ . – Correct Answer – perscription The systematic effects the entire__ – Correct Answer – body
Control substances are medications classified under the law and
have _ classsifications – Correct Answer – 5
A (n) _ is used to start a newly ordered medication that needs to be administered immediately or in the event a currently ordered medication is out of supplying – Correct Answer – edk An effect is defined as an undesirable side effect or toxicity –
Correct Answer – adverse
The first thing to do if you make pr discover a medication error is
to tell the – Correct Answer – nurse
_______occurs when medication moves from the site of administration into the blood stream – Correct Answer – absorbition The chemical_______of a medication determines whether it will absorbed in the stomach or intestince – Correct Answer – consumption The process of medication being carried to the body cells through the blood stream is called – Correct Answer – distrubution
The process by which a drug is eliminated from the body is
called_____. – Correct Answer – excretion
Most drugs are metabolized by the __. – Correct Answer
- liver
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Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: – Correct Answer –
drowsiness, perspiration, pallor, confusion, and tremors
Which of the following is not oral hypoglycemia medication? –
Correct Answer – Synthroid
The endocrine system is composed of a vast network of ducts
and glands that secrete hormones and other secretions to
regulate body function. True or False? – Correct Answer – True
Which organs produce insulin? – Correct Answer – Pancreas
Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is
in a hyperglycemic state
are called – Correct Answer – Ketones
Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? – Correct
Answer – False
7) Which form of diabetes is the most common type? – Correct
Answer – Type II
8) Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are… – Correct
Answer – Renal impairment, skin rash, headache, nausea &
vomiting
Hyperglycemia is a result of too munch insulin and not enough
carbohydrates. True or False? – Correct Answer – False. Insulin
lowers the blood sugar. So that would be hypoglycemia.
Mrs. Smith is 87 years old and is hard of hearing, a diabetic has
hypothyroidism and constant pain. The doctor may have which
medication as part of her regimen to treat her
hypothyroidism? – Correct Answer – levothyroxine
Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are… – Correct Answer – Heart
palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
Insomnia
Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True
or False? – Correct Answer – True
It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? –
Correct Answer – False
Analgesics: – Correct Answer – Drugs that relieve pain. There are
two main types: non-narcotic analgesics for mild pain, and
narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Antacids: – Correct Answer – Drugs that relieve indigestion and
heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid.
Antianxiety Drugs: – Correct Answer – Drugs that suppress
anxiety and relax muscles (sometimes called anxiolytics,
sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics: – Correct Answer – Drugs used to control
irregularities of heartbeat.
Antibacterials: – Correct Answer – Drugs used to treat infections.
Antibiotics: – Correct Answer – Drugs made from naturally
occurring and synthetic substances that combat bacterial
infection. Some antibiotics are effective only against limited types
of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are
effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics: – Correct Answer –
Anticoagulants prevent blood from clotting. Thrombolytics help
dissolve and disperse blood clots and may be prescribed for
patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis.
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Mrs. smith is complaining of loss of appetite, blurred vision, and
says she sees yellow and green halos. These are side effects of
what medication? – Correct Answer – Digoxin
Why is it important to give a medication as prescribed, at the
exact time each day? – Correct Answer – to maintain a constant
blood level
You make an error while documenting, you should: – Correct
Answer – draw a single line through it, write the error, initial, and
write date
You should place your resident in sims position, sims position is: –
Correct Answer – left side
The doctor has ordered a Fleets enema, as a QMA you may: –
Correct Answer – administer a commercially prepared enema
If the half life of a medication is 2 hours, this means: – Correct
Answer – in 2 hours 50% of the medication will be gone from the
blood stream
Mr. Whites physician has ordered Robutussin tsp. li q4h prn, you
give it: – Correct Answer – 2 tsp every 4 hours when necessary
When residents thyroid does not produce enough Thyroxin, the
doctor prescribes: – Correct Answer – Synthroid
How many times should medication be checked before
administering? – Correct Answer – 3
All of the following are examples of medication administration
safety procedures EXCEPT: – Correct Answer – Let the residents
family administer meds when possible
What should you do before giving a resident Tenormin? – Correct
Answer – Take their blood pressure
When taking a blood pressure, what is the first sound heard? –
Correct Answer – systolic
Cystitis is: – Correct Answer – infection of the urinary bladder
Which of the following is larger by volume? – Correct Answer – 1
ounce
Which of the following is a diuretic? – Correct Answer – lasix
Which of the following is an adverse effect of a bronchodilator? –
Correct Answer – nausea and hypertension
Which of the following would you do if the medication container
label and the medication record do not match? – Correct Answer
- notify the nurse
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How many times should you check a medication before you give
it? – Correct Answer – 3
The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called –
Correct Answer – arteries
what type of cells fights infections – Correct Answer – white blood
cell
a lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart causes – Correct
Answer – myocardial ischemia
Edema in the feet and legs is a symptoms of – Correct Answer –
Congestive heart failure
A build of plaque deposits in the blood vessels is called – Correct
Answer – Arteriosclerosis
Before administering cardiotonic drugs you must – Correct
Answer – Obtain pulse
Hypertension means – Correct Answer – high systolic and
diastolic pressure
Inderal is given for – Correct Answer – arrhythmias
Which of the following would be given to treat hypertension –
Correct Answer – Aldomet
The actions of diuretics are – Correct Answer – Decrease blood
pressure
Increase urinary output
Residents taking antihypertensives must have their _
checked each week: – Correct Answer – Blood Pressure
The QMA is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks
- Correct Answer – a. assessing the resident’s 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 – Correct Answer –
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 – Correct Answer – The threat
to use force against another person and the carrying out of the
force.
A QMA would be considered negligent if he/she – Correct
Answer – 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 – Correct Answer – 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? – Correct Answer – 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
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The QMA is prohibited from performing which of the following
tasks:
1)Assessing the resident’s condition
2) Calling the physician
3) Administering a medication per nasogastric tube
4)Administering a medication by injection
5) All of the above
6) None of the above – Correct Answer – 5) All of the above
The QMA’s scope of practice includes which of the following:
1) Observe and report to the facility’s licensed nurse reactions
and side effects to medications exhibited by a resident
2) Initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in
an emergency
3) Administer treatment to an advanced skin condition such as a
stage III decubitus ulcer
4) Count and administer and document controlled substances
5) 1,2, 4
6) 1,2, 3 – Correct Answer – 5) 1,2, 4
Assault and battery is defined as:
1) The threat to use force upon another person and the carrying
out of the threat
2) A malicious statement or report
3) Omission or neglect of any reasonable precaution, care or
action
4) Any written statement that damages a person’s character
5) None of the above – Correct Answer – 1) The threat to use
force upon another person and the carrying out of the threat
A QMA would be consider negligent if he/she:
1) Observes the legal rights of every resident
2) Follows facility policy and procedures
3) Fails to inform the licensed nurse of medication error
4) Follows the six rights of medication administration
5) All of the above – Correct Answer – 3) Fails to inform the
licensed nurse of medication error
If a QMA makes a medication error, the following actions should
be taken EXCEPT:
1) Report the error to a licensed nurse
2) Observe the resident for undesirable effects
3) Document the medication error
4) Contact the physician and family to inform them of the
medication error
5) Truthfully report the error – Correct Answer – 4) Contact the
physician and family to inform them of the medication error
Resident rights include which of the following:
1) The right to voice grievances
2) The right to refuse treatment and be informed of the
consequences
3) The right to be free from abuse
4) Both 1 and 2
5) All of the above
6) None of the above – Correct Answer – 5) All of the above
The four elements of successful communication include which of
the following:
1) Formulating the message
2) Sending the message
3) Receiving the message
4) Observing the feedback
5) All of the above
6) None of the above – Correct Answer – All of the above
Verbal communication is:
1) Written words
2)Spoken words
3) Facial expressions
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All of the following are examples of medication administration
safety procedures except:
A. Let the resident’s family administer meds when possible
B. Stay with the resident until meds are swallowed
C. Use the 6 rights of medication administration
D. Know the side effect of medication that you administrater –
Correct Answer – A. Let the residents family administer meds
when possible
Which should you do before giving a resident Tenormin?
A. Take their pulse
B. Take their blood pressure
C. Take their temperature
D. Count it in narcotic record – Correct Answer – B. Take their
blood pressure
When taking a blood pressure, what is the first sound heard
called?
A. Diastolic
B. Systolic
C. Brachial
D. Apical – Correct Answer – B. Syatolic
Cystitis is:
A. A kidney infection
B. Inflammation of the liver
C. Inflammation of the gums
D. Infection of the urinary bladder – Correct Answer – D. Infection
of the urinary bladder
Which of the following is larger by volume?
A. 1ml
B. 1oz
C. 1mg
D. 1cc – Correct Answer – B. 1oz
Which of the following is a diuretic?
A. Aspirin
B. Penicillin
C. Lasix
D. Acetaminophen – Correct Answer – C. Lasix
Which of the following is an adverse effect of bronchodilator:
A. Nausea & Hypertension
B. Hypotension
C. Low Blood Sugar
D. Low Potassium – Correct Answer – A. Nausea & Hypertension
Which if the following would you do if the medication container
label and the medication record do not match?
A. Notify the nurse
B. Have someone else administered the medication
C. Throw the medication in the trash