QMA Insulin Legal and Ethical Considerations 3

Question 1

Which scenario represents a violation of a resident's right to dignity during insulin administration?

Accepted Answer

Exposing the resident unnecessarily in front of others

Answer

Unnecessarily exposing a resident violates their right to privacy and dignity, which must be maintained during all care.

Question 2

A QMA makes a medication error and gives insulin to the wrong resident. The first action should be:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately

Answer

Immediate notification of the supervising nurse is the first priority after a medication error to ensure the resident receives prompt assessment and care.

Question 3

A QMA is asked by a supervisor to skip a resident's blood glucose check before insulin to save time. The QMA should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and follow the standard protocol, reporting the request to a nurse

Answer

Pre-administration glucose checks are a safety standard; the QMA must refuse unsafe shortcuts and report inappropriate directives to a nurse.

Question 4

The legal concept that protects a QMA who reports suspected elder abuse in good faith is called:

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporting immunity

Answer

Most states provide legal immunity to mandatory reporters who report suspected abuse in good faith, protecting them from civil liability.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'informed consent' in the context of insulin therapy?

Accepted Answer

The resident is informed of the purpose, risks, and alternatives before agreeing to treatment

Answer

Informed consent requires that the resident understands what is being done, why, and the risks before voluntarily agreeing to the treatment.

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

QMA Insulin Legal and Ethical Considerations 3