QMAP Documentation and the MAR 2

Question 1

What does the abbreviation "MAR" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Medication Administration Record

Answer

MAR stands for Medication Administration Record, the legal document tracking all medications given to a resident.

Question 2

When a medication is held due to a clinical parameter like low blood pressure, how should this be documented?

Accepted Answer

Circle the time and write "held" with the reason and vital sign reading

Answer

Document that it was held with the specific reason and vital sign reading, and notify the supervising nurse.

Question 3

How should a QMAP correct a documentation error on the MAR?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, initial and date it

Answer

Draw a single line so the original remains legible, write the correction, then initial and date.

Question 4

Which information must be included on the MAR for each PRN medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Time given, reason for administration, and resident response after an appropriate interval

Answer

PRN documentation requires time, reason for giving it, and follow-up on the resident's response.

Question 5

A new medication is added mid-month. When should the QMAP begin documenting it?

Accepted Answer

Immediately on the current MAR

Answer

New orders should be added to the MAR immediately so there is no documentation gap.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test