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QMA Insulin Test (New 2025 / 2026 Update)
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residents who are receiving energy should Answer:
- receive insulin at scheduled times 2. eat at scheduled times 3.observe for changes,behavior, conditions 4. have any changes report to the on call nurse
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why is insulin called the key Answer: the key to unlock the cell to allow sugar to enter the cell and be used for energy
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what is the purpose of blood sugar testing Answer: determines the amount of sugar that is circulating in the blood normal blood sugar is 70- 110
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What is BG Answer: Random blood glucose- blood sugar levels measure the sugar in blood at a specific time
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What is FBS? How long does the resident fast Answer: Fasting blood glucose- the resident fast for 12 hours no food or drinks except water normal 3.8- 6.4%
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What does Hba1c determine? Answer: determines the level of serum glucose over the 3 precious months normal (3.8-6.4%
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How is insulin measured Answer: units and requires special needle for admin
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which unit of measurement qma cannot administer Answer: U- 500 or anything greater
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What is a vial? Answer: Pre filled glass bottle with rubber stopper
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areas not to be injected Answer: joints, bones, middle of abdomen, groin area, navel area, scar tissue
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What is the route the physician will order for an insulin injection Answer: Subcutaneously Sub-q
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subcutaneous layer Answer: between skin and muscle
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Skin supposed to be piched at inject sight Answer: true
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What angle do you insert needle Answer: 45 - 90 degrees
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Blood sugars need to be checked more frequently when sick Answer: true
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drops 70 or lower glucagon needs to be administered QMA cannot administer glucagon Answer: true
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Carbohydrates Answer: the starches and sugars present in foods
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what can occur if blood sugar remains to low Answer: lead to seizures, coma, death
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what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia Answer: anxious, sweating,cold clammy, confused,fast heart rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
Answer: Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much insulin intake, alcohol intake , lowfood intake
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QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia? Answer:
- emmedialty take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse instructions
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QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to high and low? Answer:
- follow facility policy 2. notify nurse 3.follow nurse instruction
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QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to swallow or combative. Answer:
- call 911 , 2.notify nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay with resident until help arrives
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Points to remember diabetic resident facts Answer:
- to be observed closely 2. proper action taken when changes occur 3. QMA must contact nurse with any concerns and questions
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Why is diet important to diabetic Answer: Diet can play a significant role in diabetic management controls Blood sugar levels, and maintain good weight
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How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? Answer: Increases insulin activity , improves glucose tolerance and weight control
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What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics? Answer: Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of glucose , delays digestion of carbohydrate in diet
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Why is insulin administered by injection Answer: to carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for energy and fuel
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Vommiting can lower blood sugar Answer: true
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Three main types produced by pancreases Answer: Lipase - break down fat protease - breaks down protein amylase - breaks down carbohydrates
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Islets of Langerhans Answer: cells in the pancreas that produce insulin
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decision tree Answer: Insulin treatments and guidelines by facility
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Insulin is released from Answer: pancreas , beta cells
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beta cells
Answer: produce insulin , cells in pancreas
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When glucagon is released it turns protein in the liver into sugar to be used for energy once blood sugar levels have risen the pancreas stops releasing glucagon Answer: True
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If resident is combat active and unable to swollen Answer: Call 911 the notify nurse
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Diabetes can damage blood vessels In The kidneys That are needed to filter wastE the damage and can leak protein in the urine diabetes can lead to kidney failure that may require renal diabetes Answer: True
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Diabetes affect blood vessels through out the body Answer: True
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Insulin varies by Answer: Onset peak and duration
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U- 100
Answer: Standard most commonly insulin used
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Insulin always measure in units Answer: True
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Insulin Answer: A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many diabetics
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insulin resistance Answer: the inability of the cells to respond to insulin
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Glucose Answer: A simple sugar that is an important source of energy.
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Glucagon Answer: A protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin.
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Qma must include 1 hour of inservice related to insulin admin 1 year Answer: True
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Perform finger stick blood glucose and free style libre per facility procedure policy Answer: True
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Blood glucose machine Answer: Look at manufacture instructions on how to use
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ketoacidosis Answer: excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
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diabetes mellitus Answer: insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects
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Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus Answer: unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability
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what are the two most common diabetes mellitus Answer: type 1 & type 2
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What is type 1 diabetes? Answer: insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood
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What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? Answer: poor life style choices, excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance
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How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? Answer: 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.
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What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? Answer: polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger
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8 signs of hyperglycemia Answer: unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
