QMA Insulin Legal and Ethical Considerations 5

Question 1

What is the QMA's responsibility if they realize they are not competent to safely administer a particular type of insulin device?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the task and immediately notify the supervising nurse

Answer

A QMA must recognize their own competency limits and refuse unsafe tasks, immediately notifying the nurse to ensure the resident receives safe care.

Question 2

Which action violates a resident's right to self-determination?

Accepted Answer

Forcing insulin administration against the resident's expressed refusal

Answer

Forcing treatment on a competent resident who has refused it violates the legal and ethical right to self-determination and may constitute assault.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 'five rights plus two' of medication administration from a legal standpoint?

Accepted Answer

To provide a systematic check that protects both the resident and the QMA from errors

Answer

The rights of medication administration serve as a safety and legal standard; following them protects residents from harm and demonstrates the QMA's adherence to the standard of care.

Question 4

A QMA witnesses another employee physically forcing a resident to accept an insulin injection. This is legally considered:

Accepted Answer

Assault and battery, which must be reported immediately

Answer

Forcing treatment on a resident constitutes assault and battery and must be reported to the supervisor and appropriate authorities immediately.

Question 5

Which statement about mandatory reporting for QMAs is correct?

Accepted Answer

QMAs are mandatory reporters in most states and must report suspected abuse or neglect

Answer

In most states, QMAs are designated mandatory reporters and are legally required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of residents.

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QMA Insulin Legal and Ethical Considerations 5