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Qma's are prohibited from which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Qma's are prohibited from which of the following? (Select all that apply)
- Assessing a resident (correct)
- Calling a physician (correct)
- Administering a stage II treatment (correct)
- Administering meds through a nasogastric tube (correct)
The Qma scope of practice includes which of the following? (Select all that apply)
The Qma scope of practice includes which of the following? (Select all that apply)
- Take vital signs prior to some medications (correct)
- Personally set up and give medications that you were trained on (correct)
- Observe and report to a nurse reactions and side effects of meds (correct)
- Document what another person gave a resident
When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record.
When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record.
True (A)
The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly.
The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly.
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is reported by the resident.
The Qma must document in the clinical record any and all observations and what is reported by the resident.
What is assault and battery?
What is assault and battery?
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room is an example of what?
Leaving a resident alone in the shower room is an example of what?
What describes 'painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease'?
What describes 'painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease'?
Medication errors can be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Medication errors can be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply)
If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately.
If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately.
Undesirable medication effects could include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Undesirable medication effects could include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________.
Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________.
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's.
The Qma is exempt from performing the initial and final steps created for Cna's.
What is verbal communication?
What is verbal communication?
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? (Select all that apply)
What can cause permanent cognitive impairment? (Select all that apply)
What is sundowning?
What is sundowning?
When interacting with an anxious resident, you should:
When interacting with an anxious resident, you should:
When interacting with a combative resident, you should:
When interacting with a combative resident, you should:
What is nosocomial infection?
What is nosocomial infection?
What is hepatitis?
What is hepatitis?
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use:
If you have a spill on the floor, you must use:
When do you clean up a spill?
When do you clean up a spill?
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for?
In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for?
To use a fire extinguisher, what does the P stand for?
To use a fire extinguisher, what does the P stand for?
Medications: the trade/brand name is always:
Medications: the trade/brand name is always:
What are synthetic medications?
What are synthetic medications?
The systemic effect of a medication _______________.
The systemic effect of a medication _______________.
The effects of medication is ________________.
The effects of medication is ________________.
An antagonistic effect is _________________.
An antagonistic effect is _________________.
What is ADR?
What is ADR?
What organ excretes most medications?
What organ excretes most medications?
What are legend medications?
What are legend medications?
Qma's can take phone orders if they repeat the order back to the doctor for accuracy.
Qma's can take phone orders if they repeat the order back to the doctor for accuracy.
What is absorption?
What is absorption?
What is distribution?
What is distribution?
What is half-life?
What is half-life?
What is metabolism?
What is metabolism?
What is excretion?
What is excretion?
What is nitroglycerin's classification?
What is nitroglycerin's classification?
What is Aldactone's classification?
What is Aldactone's classification?
What is Risperdal's classification?
What is Risperdal's classification?
What is Abilify's classification?
What is Abilify's classification?
What is Celebrex used for?
What is Celebrex used for?
What is Celexa used for?
What is Celexa used for?
What is Mylicon used for?
What is Mylicon used for?
What is Axid used for?
What is Axid used for?
What is Dilantin's classification?
What is Dilantin's classification?
What is Colace used for?
What is Colace used for?
What is Lortab used for?
What is Lortab used for?
What is Phenergan used for?
What is Phenergan used for?
What is Dilantin used for?
What is Dilantin used for?
What is Lanoxin (Digoxin) used for?
What is Lanoxin (Digoxin) used for?
Where are sublingual medications placed?
Where are sublingual medications placed?
What is the abbreviation for drop?
What is the abbreviation for drop?
What angle of the bed is Fowler's position?
What angle of the bed is Fowler's position?
How do you pour liquids from a medication bottle?
How do you pour liquids from a medication bottle?
What does bid stand for?
What does bid stand for?
What is the abbreviation for meds after meals?
What is the abbreviation for meds after meals?
The apothecary system is more accurate than _______________.
The apothecary system is more accurate than _______________.
How long does food normally stay in the stomach?
How long does food normally stay in the stomach?
Aging causes diarrhea.
Aging causes diarrhea.
What is the action for anti-ulcers?
What is the action for anti-ulcers?
What is the action for antacids?
What is the action for antacids?
What is the action for antiemetics?
What is the action for antiemetics?
What is the action for cathartic/laxatives?
What is the action for cathartic/laxatives?
What is the action for antidiarrheals?
What is the action for antidiarrheals?
What is the action for anti-inflammatories?
What is the action for anti-inflammatories?
What is the action for anti-gouts?
What is the action for anti-gouts?
What is the action for skeletal muscle relaxants?
What is the action for skeletal muscle relaxants?
What is the action for analgesics?
What is the action for analgesics?
Which is called the 'true skin'?
Which is called the 'true skin'?
Which is a lice infection which infests different body areas?
Which is a lice infection which infests different body areas?
Which condition involves mites that burrow under the skin?
Which condition involves mites that burrow under the skin?
What stage of burns causes blisters on the skin?
What stage of burns causes blisters on the skin?
Aging effects on the skin include:
Aging effects on the skin include:
When using Elimite cream for scabies, apply everywhere except for their ______________.
When using Elimite cream for scabies, apply everywhere except for their ______________.
What is an adverse reaction to Elimite cream?
What is an adverse reaction to Elimite cream?
Which is an anti-inflammatory steroid you apply to the skin?
Which is an anti-inflammatory steroid you apply to the skin?
What are debridement medications used for?
What are debridement medications used for?
What is conjunctivitis?
What is conjunctivitis?
What is the eye medication usually used for eye infection?
What is the eye medication usually used for eye infection?
Which disorder involves overproduction of fluid in the eye which causes increased pressure within the eye?
Which disorder involves overproduction of fluid in the eye which causes increased pressure within the eye?
What type of treatment would you use for glaucoma?
What type of treatment would you use for glaucoma?
___________ treats glaucoma.
___________ treats glaucoma.
Where do you place meds to treat glaucoma?
Where do you place meds to treat glaucoma?
How long do you wait between two different eye medications?
How long do you wait between two different eye medications?
What is otitis media?
What is otitis media?
What is cortisporin otic used for?
What is cortisporin otic used for?
What is a nursing consideration for an ear wax control agent?
What is a nursing consideration for an ear wax control agent?
Every drop of blood passes through the kidneys about _________ times per day to filter.
Every drop of blood passes through the kidneys about _________ times per day to filter.
What is cystitis?
What is cystitis?
What is Aldactone used for?
What is Aldactone used for?
What is an example of potassium replacement medication?
What is an example of potassium replacement medication?
What would be nursing considerations when giving potassium replacement medication? (Select all that apply)
What would be nursing considerations when giving potassium replacement medication? (Select all that apply)
What blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
What blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
What do white blood cells do?
What do white blood cells do?
What is myocardial ischemia?
What is myocardial ischemia?
What is arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis?
What is arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis?
What is an example of a cardiotonic?
What is an example of a cardiotonic?
What do you check before giving a cardiotonic?
What do you check before giving a cardiotonic?
Flashcards
QMA Responsibilities
QMA Responsibilities
QMA's observe, report, and provide medications per training; they cannot document actions of others nor perform certain tasks like assessments and stage II treatments.
PRN Medications
PRN Medications
PRN medications are given as needed; a nurse must cosign the record for PRN medications, while QMA's cannot administer them.
QMA Restrictions
QMA Restrictions
QMAS cannot call physicians, assess residents, administer stage II treatments, give medications via nasogastric tubes or document the actions of others.
Documentation of Observations
Documentation of Observations
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Assault and Battery
Assault and Battery
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Negligence
Negligence
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Euthanasia
Euthanasia
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Medication Errors
Medication Errors
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Reporting Medication Errors
Reporting Medication Errors
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Reporting Abuse
Reporting Abuse
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QMA and CNA Responsibilities
QMA and CNA Responsibilities
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Phone Orders for QMAS
Phone Orders for QMAS
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Absorption
Absorption
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Distribution
Distribution
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Half-life
Half-life
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Medication Excretion
Medication Excretion
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Prescription Medications
Prescription Medications
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Common Abbreviations
Common Abbreviations
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Anti-ulcer Medications
Anti-ulcer Medications
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Antacids
Antacids
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Antiemetics
Antiemetics
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Laxatives
Laxatives
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Elimite
Elimite
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Skin integrity
Skin integrity
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Study Notes
Qma Practice Exam Flashcards Summary
- Qmas are prohibited from calling physicians, assessing residents, administering stage II treatments, or giving medications through a nasogastric tube.
- Qma responsibilities include observing and reporting medication reactions, taking vital signs, and providing medications they were trained on, but they cannot document actions taken by others.
- A nurse must cosign the clinical record for PRN medications, while Qmas cannot treat second-degree burns.
- Documentation of observations and reports from residents must be made by the Qma, affirming their role in patient care.
- Assault and battery involve a verbal threat that is executed, whereas negligence can stem from leaving residents unattended or mishandling equipment.
- Euthanasia refers to the painless termination of life in patients with incurable conditions.
- Medication errors can arise from lack of concentration, knowledge, poor communication, and operating outside one's scope of practice.
- Report medication errors to supervisors rather than directly to doctors, and report suspected abuse immediately.
- Qmas are not exempt from initial and final steps required of CNAs and cannot take phone orders without verification.
- Absorption involves medication entering the bloodstream, while distribution sends it to body cells.
- Half-life indicates the time it takes for the concentration of a drug to decrease by half in the bloodstream.
- The kidneys primarily excrete medications, while legend medications require prescriptions.
- Common abbreviations include "gtt" for drop, "pc" for post meals, and "bid" for twice a day.
- Anti-ulcer medications prevent gastric acid release, and antacids neutralize stomach acid.
- Antiemetics suppress nausea and vomiting, while laxatives stimulate bowel movements.
- Various skin conditions such as scabies and pediculosis are treated distinctly, and aging affects skin integrity.
- Elimite cream is used for scabies but should not be applied to the face, and adverse reactions may include skin irritation.
- Miotics are used for glaucoma treatment by reducing intraocular pressure, with careful administration techniques required for eye medications.
- Cystitis refers to urinary bladder inflammation, and Aldactone is a diuretic medication.
- Potassium replacement (e.g., K-Dur) must be given with food and should not be crushed if extended release.
- Cardiotonic medications such as digoxin require pulse checks before administration to ensure patient safety.
- Myocardial ischemia denotes inadequate oxygen supply to the heart, while arteriosclerosis involves plaque build-up in blood vessels.
- Understanding the functions of blood vessels, including arteries that carry blood away from the heart, is crucial in patient care.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential responsibilities and limitations of Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) in patient care, including their roles in medication administration and documentation. The quiz also addresses important legal concepts such as assault, battery, and negligence, alongside discussions on euthanasia and common medication errors. Perfect for those preparing for certification or furthering their understanding of QMA practices.
