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

Answer

Touching the inside of a medication cup can transfer hand pathogens directly into the medication, which the resident will then ingest, creating an infection risk.

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

Answer

The rubber stopper of a multi-dose vial must be disinfected with a fresh alcohol swab before each access to prevent introduction of contaminants into the vial.

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

Answer

Signs of local infection at a patch site require the QMAP to remove the old patch, clean the area, and promptly report to a supervising nurse for clinical assessment.

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

Answer

Unit-dose packaging keeps each dose in a sealed, sterile environment until the moment of administration, minimizing the risk of contamination from handling or environmental exposure.

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

Answer

Used single-use medication cups and disposable supplies should be placed in the trash and kept separate from clean supplies to prevent contamination of the medication preparation area.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP Infection Control and Hand Hygiene 3