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QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026 GRADED A+
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endocrine system composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood. The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? Endocrine System The pancreas secretes which two hormones? Insulin , Glucagon What is the purpose of Insulin? To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? 70 - 110 ketoacidosis excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability what are the two most common diabetes mellitus type 1 & type 2 What is type 1 diabetes? insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? poor life style choices, excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? Cells become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in the pancreas that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin quickly enough to respond to high blood sugar. What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger
Cause result of hyperglycemia cause: infection , medications, stress, high food intake Results: check blood sugar , contact nurse Cause result of Hypoglycemia Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much insulin intake, alcohol intake , lowfood intake QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia?
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? Increases insulin activity , improves glucose tolerance and weight control What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics? Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of glucose , delays digestion of carbohydrate in diet Why is insulin administered by injection to carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for energy and fuel residents who are receiving energy should
what are 6 facts QMA must know about insulin storage
What angle do you insert needle 45 - 90 degrees Blood sugars need to be checked more frequently when sick true drops 70 or lower glucagon needs to be administered QMA cannot administer glucagon true Carbohydrates the starches and sugars present in foods Vommiting can lower blood sugar true Glucagon A protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin. Thrush most common in diabetics