QMAP Infection Control and Hand Hygiene 3

Question 1

Why is it important to avoid touching the inside of a medication cup when pouring liquid medications?

Accepted Answer

To avoid introducing pathogens from the hand into a medication that will be consumed

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To prevent medication from sticking to the cup

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To ensure accurate measurement of the dose

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To comply with documentation requirements

Question 2

What infection control practice should be followed when handling multi-dose medication vials?

Accepted Answer

Wipe the rubber stopper with a fresh alcohol swab before each access

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Wipe the vial stopper with a dry cloth before each use

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Insert the needle at the same site each time for consistency

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Store opened multi-dose vials at room temperature indefinitely

Question 3

A QMAP observes redness and drainage at a resident's medication patch application site. What is the appropriate infection control and reporting action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the old patch, clean the site, and report the observed signs to the supervising nurse immediately

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Apply the new patch over the same site and document it on the MAR

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Ignore it unless the resident complains of pain

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Apply an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment before placing the new patch

Question 4

Single-dose (unit-dose) medication packaging supports infection control primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Reduces the risk of cross-contamination by providing a sterile, sealed package for each dose

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Makes it easier to count controlled substances

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Eliminates the need for hand hygiene before administration

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Allows medications to be shared between residents if needed

Question 5

How should used medication cups and disposable medication supplies be disposed of after a medication pass to support infection control?

Accepted Answer

Place them in the regular trash, away from clean supplies

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Rinse and reuse them for the next medication pass

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Return unused portions to the medication stock bottle

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Leave them on the medication cart for later cleaning

Question 6

A resident develops a fever shortly after receiving a medication administered via a feeding tube. Which infection control question should the QMAP consider when reporting this event?

Accepted Answer

Was the feeding tube flushed with sterile or appropriate water, and was proper technique used during administration?

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Was the medication the correct dose?

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Did the resident receive the medication on time?

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Was the medication stored at the correct temperature?

Question 7

Which of the following best describes why QMAPs must follow facility infection control policies during every medication administration, not just when residents are known to be infected?

Accepted Answer

Many infections are asymptomatic or in early stages and not yet diagnosed, making consistent practice essential

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Regulations require it only during outbreaks

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Infection control is only relevant for injectable medications

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It is only important when the resident is immunocompromised