QMAP Infection Control and Hand Hygiene

Question 1

When should a QMAP perform hand hygiene before administering medications?

Accepted Answer

Immediately before preparing and administering each resident's medications

Answer

Hand hygiene must be performed immediately before preparing and administering each resident's medications to prevent cross-contamination between residents.

Question 2

What is the minimum recommended duration for handwashing with soap and water according to infection control guidelines?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

The CDC recommends scrubbing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.

Question 3

In which situation is alcohol-based hand sanitizer NOT an appropriate substitute for handwashing with soap and water?

Accepted Answer

When hands are visibly soiled with dirt or bodily fluids

Answer

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective when hands are visibly soiled; soap and water must be used to physically remove dirt and organic material.

Question 4

Which type of precautions apply to ALL residents, regardless of their diagnosis or infection status?

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions

Answer

Standard precautions are applied universally to all residents because any person may carry infectious agents, even without a known diagnosis.

Question 5

A QMAP is about to administer oral medications and realizes their hands feel clean but they have not yet washed them. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if no visible soiling is present

Answer

When hands are not visibly soiled, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is an acceptable and effective alternative to handwashing before medication administration.

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person Practice Test

QMAP Infection Control and Hand Hygiene