QMAP Scope of Practice and Supervision Requirements

Question 1

Which of the following tasks is WITHIN the scope of practice of a QMAP in most US states?

Accepted Answer

Administering oral, topical, and inhalation medications as ordered

Answer

QMAPs are trained and authorized to administer medications via approved routes such as oral, topical, and inhalation, but cannot prescribe or adjust doses.

Question 2

A QMAP is uncertain about a medication order that appears unclear. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Withhold the medication and clarify the order with the supervising nurse before administering

Answer

Any unclear medication order must be clarified with the supervising nurse before administration to prevent medication errors.

Question 3

Who is ultimately responsible for supervising a QMAP's medication administration activities?

Accepted Answer

A licensed nurse (RN or LPN) designated as the supervising clinician

Answer

A licensed nurse is responsible for clinically supervising QMAPs and ensuring safe medication administration practices.

Question 4

A resident requests that the QMAP give them an extra dose of their pain medication because they are uncomfortable. What should the QMAP do?

Accepted Answer

Explain that extra doses cannot be given without a physician's order and notify the nurse of the resident's pain

Answer

QMAPs may only administer medications as ordered; extra doses require a physician's order, and the nurse must be notified of the resident's uncontrolled pain.

Question 5

Which of the following is OUTSIDE the scope of practice for a QMAP?

Accepted Answer

Administering medications through a feeding tube (PEG tube)

Answer

Administering medications through a feeding tube is a clinical skill generally outside the QMAP scope of practice and requires a licensed nurse.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP Scope of Practice and Supervision Requirements