{"id":117420,"date":"2023-08-28T20:47:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T20:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=117420"},"modified":"2023-08-28T20:47:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T20:47:41","slug":"qma-practice-exam-study-guide-latest-update-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/28\/qma-practice-exam-study-guide-latest-update-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Qma practice exam Study Guide (Latest Update 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QMA IVYTECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRACTICE TEST 1<br>(Questions and Answers) 20 Qs Latest 2023!!!<br>Pharmacology is the study of &#8211; correct answers\u2705Medications and their effect on the body<br>Mrs. Johnson&#8217;s Glucophage is ordered bid. She should receive this medication: &#8211; correct answers\u2705The<br>abbreviation for two times a day is bid<br>To treat glaucoma, Mrs. Johnson is given: &#8211; correct answers\u2705Pilocar is classified as a miotic which<br>decreases eye pressure and is used to treat glaucoma<br>Adverse effects of Vasotec include: &#8211; correct answers\u2705Adverse effects of Vasotec include hypotension,<br>persistent dry tickling non-productive cough, nausea, and vomiting<br>To prepare Mrs. Johnson&#8217;s medication for administration through the G-TUBE, you should: &#8211; correct<br>answers\u2705When administering medication via G-TUBE, tablets should be crushed and diluted in liquid.<br>When administering Mrs. Johnson&#8217;s Pilocar, you should: &#8211; correct answers\u2705Pilocar is an eye drop and is<br>placed inside the lower lid with the tip of the bottle without touching the eye.<br>You document Mrs. Johnson&#8217;s medications: &#8211; correct answers\u2705It is very important that documentation<br>be entered accurately and immediately after the administration of any medication.<br>Mrs. Johnson is comatose. To provide oral care, you should position her in: &#8211; correct answers\u2705Lateral<br>position means placing the resident on her side. This position allows for gravity drainage and prevents<br>the resident from choking on secretions and aspirating fluids into the lungs.<br>Mrs. Johnson has a minor skin tear. Before applying a transparent dressing, you should: &#8211; correct<br>answers\u2705If a layer of skin is torn, but still attached, replace the skin over the wound, covering as much<br>of the original surface as possible. Apply a transparent dressing.<br>Mrs. Johnson has glaucoma, which affects her: &#8211; correct answers\u2705Glaucoma is a disorder affecting the<br>eyes causing increased pressure within the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qma practice exam Questions and Answers (Latest<br>Update 2023) (Attained Score)<br>Qma&#8217;s are prohibited from: &#8211; correct answers \u2705Calling a physician, assessing<br>a resident, adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a<br>nasgastric tube<br>The Qma scope of practice includes: &#8211; correct answers \u2705Observe and report<br>to a nurse reactions and side effects of meds, take vital signs prior to some<br>medications, personally set up and give medications that you were trained<br>on, not document what another person gave a resident<br>When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record &#8211;<br>correct answers \u2705True<br>The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order<br>exactly &#8211; correct answers \u2705False<br>The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and<br>what is reported by the resident &#8211; correct answers \u2705True<br>What is assault and battery? &#8211; correct answers \u2705A verbal threat that is<br>carried out<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qma practice exam Questions and Answers (Latest<br>Update 2023) (Attained Score)<br>Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an observation<br>or occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using broken equipment would<br>be an example of: &#8211; correct answers \u2705Negligence<br>What describes &#8220;painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable<br>disease&#8221;? &#8211; correct answers \u2705Euthanasia<br>Medication errors can be caused by: &#8211; correct answers \u2705Lack of<br>concentration, lack of knowledge, poor communication, performing outside<br>your scope of practice<br>If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately &#8211;<br>correct answers \u2705False<br>Undesirable medication effects could be &#8211; correct answers \u2705Vomiting,<br>dizziness, hives\/drowsiness, difficult breathing<br>Report all suspected abuse to the nurse <strong><em><strong><em>______<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>. &#8211; correct<br>answers \u2705Immediately<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qma practice exam Questions and Answers (Latest<br>Update 2023) (Attained Score)<br>The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for<br>Cna&#8217;s &#8211; correct answers \u2705False<br>What is verbal communication? &#8211; correct answers \u2705Written or spoken<br>words<br>What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? &#8211; correct answers<br>\u2705Severe head trauma<br>Stroke<br>Brain disease<br>What is sundowning? &#8211; correct answers \u2705Increased confusion and<br>restlessness in late afternoon<br>When interacting with an anxious resident you should: &#8211; correct answers<br>\u2705Provide a quiet, calm environment away from groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QMA State test Questions (Latest 2023)<br>ccms &#8211; correct answers \u2705clean catch midstream<br>QMA scope of practice &#8211; correct answers \u2705may perform hemoccult testing<br>on stool specimens as ordered by a physician<br>hemoccult testing &#8211; correct answers \u2705A screen for fecal occult blood<br>Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper) &#8211; correct answers \u2705assess for expiration<br>date<br>hypovalemia &#8211; correct answers \u2705state of decreased blood volume. May<br>cause a high false oximetry reading.<br>QMA&#8217;s may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emergency without a<br>physicians order. &#8211; correct answers \u2705However there is often a PRN order for<br>oxygen when the resident falls short of breath\/oxygen saturation levels are<br>low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QMA State test Questions (Latest 2023)<br>QMA&#8217;s may initiate a nasal cannula only in an emergency situation. &#8211; correct<br>answers \u2705QMA&#8217;s may initiate non-sealing mask per emergency or PRN<br>situation.<br>oxygen dries out the mucous membranes of the mouth and respiratory<br>system. &#8211; correct answers \u2705The physician may order humidity to be placed<br>on the oxygen source.<br>Physician ordered humidity along w\/ oxygen. (distilled water) &#8211; correct<br>answers \u2705This means gas passes through the water and water vapor is<br>picked up before going to the resident.<br>When applying sterile\/distilled water to residents oxygen remember to. &#8211;<br>correct answers \u2705discard the sterile\/distilled water after 2 weeks.<br>Portable oxygen tanks &#8211; correct answers \u2705have a few lbs of oxygen, they<br>can last up to 8 hrs.<br>Oxygen concentrator weighs approximately 35 lbs. It must be plugged in to<br>an electrical outlet. &#8211; correct answers \u2705Concentrator&#8217;s extract oxygen from<br>the room air and circulates it back to the resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QMA State test Questions (Latest 2023)<br>Do not use petroleum (vasoline) to resident&#8217;s nares during administration of<br>oxygen. &#8211; correct answers \u2705Example: dry lips, chap-stick should not be<br>applied if it has vasoline in it.<br>Signs\/symptoms of respiratory distress &#8211; correct answers \u2705rapid pulse,<br>rapid,shallow, flaring nostrils, restlessness respirations, cyanosis.<br>Position the resident in a Semi-Fowler&#8217;s or Fowler&#8217;s to maintain an open<br>airway. &#8211; correct answers \u2705Apply ordered oxygen administration device.<br>Nasal cannula 1\/2 inch prongs should be placed? &#8211; correct answers \u2705in a<br>downward direction.<br>A reading on the oximetry of 90% may indicate? &#8211; correct answers<br>\u2705Resident need to be given oxygen&#8217;<br>Instilling a Commercially Prepared Disposable Enema. &#8211; correct answers<br>\u2705Solution into the rectum and sigmoid colon. Removes feces\/flatus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QMA State test Questions (Latest 2023)<br>QMA&#8217;s may only instill a commercially prepared enema which contains<br>approximately &#8211; correct answers \u2705120ml (4oz.) of fluid.<br>Commercially Prepared Disposable Enema&#8217;s increases water absorption in<br>the small intestine by osmotic action. &#8211; correct answers \u2705A laxative effect<br>that occurs due to increased peristalsis and water retention.<br>Sodium bi-phosphate (fleet enema) &#8211; correct answers \u2705is a saline laxative<br>commonly ordered to be administered.<br>Record color, consistency and amount after resident has had a &#8211; correct<br>answers \u2705bowl movement from a prepared disposable enema<br>A localized collection of puss in any part of the body which is the result of<br>disintegration or displacement of tissue. &#8211; correct answers \u2705Abscess<br>Chemical present in many organs and tissues of the body that has important<br>physiological functions, ex: transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse<br>i.e. neurotransmitters. &#8211; correct answers \u2705Acetylcholine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indiana QMA State Exam Questions and Answers (2023-<br>2024)<br>Pharmacology &#8211; correct answers \u2705Is the study of medications and their<br>effect on the body<br>Medications &#8211; correct answers \u2705Are substances or mixture used to<br>diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness<br>Sources of Medication &#8211; correct answers \u2705plants, animals, minerals,<br>chemicals<br>Semi-Synthetic Drugs &#8211; correct answers \u2705Man-made, plants, animals, or<br>minerals<br>Adverse Effects (ADR) &#8211; correct answers \u2705An undesired side effect or<br>toxicity<br>Allergic Effect &#8211; correct answers \u2705Can be life threatening or simple<br>reactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indiana QMA State Exam Questions and Answers (2023-<br>2024)<br>Allergic Effect &#8211; correct answers \u2705If a resident has breathing problems or a<br>skin rash a medication was administered, the nurse must be notified<br>immediately<br>Side Effect &#8211; correct answers \u2705Outcome that are not intended; the action or<br>effect of a medication other than that desired. Commonly undesirable, such<br>as nausea, headache, insomnia, etc<br>Toxic Effect &#8211; correct answers \u2705Occurs when too much of a medication is<br>absorbed by the body<br>Toxic Effect &#8211; correct answers \u2705Can be life threatening<br>Cumulative Effect &#8211; correct answers \u2705Build up of a substance that could<br>lead to toxicity<br>Ointments &#8211; correct answers \u2705Must be soft enough to spread at room<br>temperature and melt at the body temperature<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QMA IVYTECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRACTICE TEST 1(Questions and Answers) 20 Qs Latest 2023!!!Pharmacology is the study of &#8211; correct answers\u2705Medications and their effect on the bodyMrs. Johnson&#8217;s Glucophage is ordered bid. 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