QMAP Scope of Practice and Supervision Requirements 2

Question 1

A QMAP is caring for a resident who requires an injectable insulin dose. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

In most states, injections are outside the QMAP scope of practice and must be given by a licensed nurse

Answer

Injectable medications are generally outside the QMAP scope of practice in most states and must be administered by a licensed nurse.

Question 2

What does the phrase 'working within your scope of practice' mean for a QMAP?

Accepted Answer

Performing only the medication administration tasks for which you are trained, authorized, and certified

Answer

Working within scope of practice means performing only those tasks for which you hold proper training, certification, and authorization.

Question 3

If a QMAP witnesses another staff member administer a medication incorrectly, what is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to the supervising nurse and document observations according to facility policy

Answer

Witnessing a medication error or improper administration requires reporting to the supervising nurse and documenting per facility policy to protect resident safety.

Question 4

When is a QMAP permitted to prepare and administer a medication that another staff member has already drawn up or poured?

Accepted Answer

Generally never — QMAPs should only administer medications they personally prepared and verified

Answer

QMAPs should only administer medications they personally prepared and verified to prevent errors from unlabeled or incorrectly prepared doses.

Question 5

A QMAP's certification lapses. What is the implication for their medication administration duties?

Accepted Answer

They are no longer authorized to administer medications and must stop until recertified

Answer

An expired QMAP certification means the individual is no longer legally authorized to administer medications and must stop until recertified.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP Scope of Practice and Supervision Requirements 2