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QMA Insulin Administration Test (New 2025/ 2026 Update) 100% Correct| Q&As | Graded A, Exams of Nursing

QUESTION What must a QMA do before administering insulin at a facility? Answer: Be supervised by an RN for competency QUESTION When there is not enough glucose in the cells to use for energy, the body will break down proteins to use for fuel. If there is no insulin available, the body will not be able to use sufficient amounts of protein for tissue growth and repair. This generally causes . Answer: Delayed wound healing & Weight loss QUESTION When blood sugar levels are too low and the body needs energy, glucagon is released and this signals the liver to? Answer: Break down glycogen stores QUESTION Which of the following is long acting insulin? Answer: Lantus

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QMA Insulin Administration Test (New 2025/
2026 Update) 100% Correct| Questions and
Verified Answers| Graded A
QUESTION
What must a QMA do before administering insulin at a facility?
Answer:
Be supervised by an RN for competency
QUESTION
When there is not enough glucose in the cells to use for energy, the body will break down
proteins to use for fuel. If there is no insulin available, the body will not be able to use sufficient
amounts of protein for tissue growth and repair. This generally causes .
Answer:
Delayed wound healing & Weight loss
QUESTION
When blood sugar levels are too low and the body needs energy, glucagon is released and this
signals the liver to?
Answer:
Break down glycogen stores
QUESTION
Which of the following is long acting insulin?
Answer:
Lantus
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QMA Insulin Administration Test (New 2025 /

2026 Update) 100% Correct| Questions and

Verified Answers| Graded A

QUESTION

What must a QMA do before administering insulin at a facility? Answer: Be supervised by an RN for competency

QUESTION

When there is not enough glucose in the cells to use for energy, the body will break down proteins to use for fuel. If there is no insulin available, the body will not be able to use sufficient amounts of protein for tissue growth and repair. This generally causes. Answer: Delayed wound healing & Weight loss

QUESTION

When blood sugar levels are too low and the body needs energy, glucagon is released and this signals the liver to? Answer: Break down glycogen stores

QUESTION

Which of the following is long acting insulin? Answer: Lantus

QUESTION

Which of the following is RAPID acting insulin? Answer: HumaLOG NovLOG

QUESTION

Which insulin is cloudy? Answer: Novolin N

QUESTION

Your diabetic patient complains of headache, is extra moody, and keeps dropping things. What should the QMA suspect? Answer: HYPOglycemia

QUESTION

During care of your diabetic patient you notice she is warm & flushed, but is not sweating. She smells sweet. What should you suspect? Answer: HYPERglycemia

QUESTION

Which of the following is true regarding injection via insulin pen? BEFORE USE? ANGLE? INSERTED how many seconds?

QUESTION

When inspecting the vial of Humalog for a resident, the following should stop the QMA from administering it Answer: Cloudy appearance 60 days since it was opened

QUESTION

polydipsia Answer: Frequent /unusual thirst

QUESTION

polyURIa Answer: excessive URInation

QUESTION

polypHagia Answer: Frequent/ extreme Hunger

QUESTION

The most common, chronic childhood disease. All people with require insulin as their pancreas does not produce any of the hormone. Most diabetics are diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood.

Answer: type 1

QUESTION

This form of diabetes produces insulin, but the body does not use it effectively. This is also known as insulin resistance Answer: type 2

QUESTION

Frequent /unusual thirst (polydipsia) Frequent urination (polyuria) Frequent/ extreme hunger (polyphagia) Unusual weight loss Blurred vision Fruity odor to breath Extreme fatigue Irritability Answer: Signs & Symptoms of Hyperglycemia - high levels of glucose

QUESTION

In an effort to pull itself out of the hypoglycemic state, the endocrine system will release hormone. Answer: epinephrine (adrenaline), the "fight-or-flight"

QUESTION

Answer: Intermediate acting

QUESTION

It should be taken 30 - 45 minutes prior to eating. It is mostly gone from the body after a few hours. Answer: Regular (short-acting)

QUESTION

it should be taken just before or just after eating. It is mostly gone from the body after a few hours. Answer: Rapid-acting

QUESTION

Hemoglobin A (HbA) or HbA1C NORMAL RANGE Answer: Normal 3.8-6.4%

QUESTION

Normal blood glucose level Answer: 70 - 110 mg/dL

QUESTION

The QMA cannot apply, remove or change the Sensor TRUE OR FALSE Answer: TRUE

QUESTION

The Islets of Langerhans are Answer: clusters of cells throughout the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon

QUESTION

The purpose of insulin is to Answer: carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel

QUESTION

When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood Answer: ketoacidosis

QUESTION

Insulin is also important in utilization by the body Answer: protein

QUESTION

If your resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the first thing the QMA should do is Answer: CALL 911 FIRST

QUESTION

The resident is ALERT/AWAKE and blood glucose level is below or above a specific level. What is the first thing the QMA should do? Answer: Follow the facilities policy/procedure related to insulin administration

QUESTION

Your resident is OBSERVED or VERBALIZED s/s of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia, the first action from the QMA should be Answer: Take the residents blood glucose level

QUESTION

Mrs. Smith has a blood glucose level of 40 is awake and alert the QMA should Answer: Notify the nurse

QUESTION

What kind of Insulin starts to act in 2- 4 hrs after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10hrs? Answer:

Novolin N

QUESTION

What do the Islets of Langerhans do? Answer: Secrete insulin and glucagon from the pancreas

QUESTION

In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications work? Answer: Delays the absorption of carbohydrates in the diet

QUESTION

Where is glucagon secreted from? Answer: pancreas

QUESTION

Your patient has a Free Style Libre. The QMA can Answer: Use the reader device to obtain glucose readings.

QUESTION

increases insulin sensitivity, improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight control.

QUESTION

Humulin R, Novolin R Answer: Regular insulin

QUESTION

Lantus, Levemir Answer: Long acting insulin

QUESTION

Humulin N, Novolin NPH Answer: intermediate acting insulin

QUESTION

Humulin N Novolin N cloudy or clear? Answer: CLOUDY

QUESTION

Most common injection sites are the? Answer: abdomen, outer thighs, back of arms and buttock

QUESTION

There are three primary parts of a syringe Answer: 1 the HUB that attaches to the needle 2 the BARREL that contains the MEASURMENT MARKS and 3 the PLUNGER that is used to withdraw and inject the medication.

QUESTION

discard vial after? Answer: 28 DAYS

QUESTION

discard pen after? Answer: Discard 7 - 28 days (Check pen manufacturer instructions)

QUESTION

Read the specific instructions from the manufacturer for the PEN that will be used prior to? Answer: to administration.

QUESTION

A type of cell in the pancreas that produces and releases insulin

Answer: TRUE

QUESTION

Blood glucose levels need to be checked more frequently when sick, since the body will require more energy during an illness. TRUE OR FALSE Answer: TRUE

QUESTION

indigestion, nausea, vomiting, gastroparesis, bowel/bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, abnormal response to blood pressure, heart, lung, eye problems. Answer: Autonomic neuropathy

QUESTION

pain or weakness in the thighs, hips, buttocks, or legs. Answer: Proximal neuropathy

QUESTION

sudden weakness or pain in any nerve in the body including those that go to the eyes, muscles of the face, ears, pelvis and lower back, chest, abdomen, thighs, legs, and feet Answer: Focal neuropathy

QUESTION

numbness, tingling or pain in the toes, feet, legs, hands, arms, wasting of the muscles of the feet and hands. Answer: Peripheral neuropathy

QUESTION

Insulin is measured by the and requires a special syringe for administration Answer: UNIT

QUESTION

Important Insulin Storage Answer: Do not keep in hot place Do not freeze - Discard frozen or thawed insulin Do not store in sunlight Never use expired insulin Discard opened insulin vial after 28 days (write discard date on vial) - can be stored at room temperature

QUESTION

is the amount of time during which the medication lasts in the body. Answer: Duration

QUESTION

refers to the time when the medication reaches its greatest effectiveness

QUESTION

It is important to understand that the person given scheduled insulin must eat at Answer: scheduled times.

QUESTION

Prior to administering insulin at a licensed health facility the QMA shall Answer: Be supervised by a RN in administering the insulin; OR have the responsibility delegated by the RN for administering the insulin to the QMA based on the RN's assessment of the QMA's competency to administer insulin

QUESTION

. Be informed by the health facility where the QMA is employed that the facility: Answer: permits the QMA to administer insulin;

QUESTION

It is the responsibility of the QMA with insulin administration approval to Answer: understand and review the facility policies or procedure related to the above information at any health facility where employed. If the health facility does not have the above information available, the QMA must NOT administer insulin.

QUESTION

The pancreas is one of the endocrine glands that is located

Answer: upper abdomen, behind the stomach.

QUESTION

The pancreas serves two important functions Answer:

  1. Produces enzymes that break down food in the intestines and
  2. Produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.

QUESTION

Three main types of enzymes are produced by the pancreas Answer: Lipase Protease Amylase

QUESTION

Lipase Answer: breaks down fats

QUESTION

PROtease Answer: breaks down PROtein