Insulin Administration QMA INDIANA Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Insulin Administration QMA INDIANA Questions and Answers 100% Pass 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 . Be informed by the health facility where the QMA is employed that the facility: - Answer- permits the QMA to administer insulin; 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. The pancreas is one of the endocrine glands that is located - Answer- upper abdomen, behind the stomach. 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. Three main types of enzymes are produced by the pancreas - Answer- Lipase Protease Amylase Lipase - Answer- breaks down fats PROtease - Answer- breaks down PROtein Amylase - Answer- breaks down carbohydrates Two main hormones are produced by the pancreas - Answer- Insulin Glucagon Glucagon is released when - Answer- blood sugar levels are LOW and the body needs energy to feed cells. The Islets of Langerhans are - Answer- clusters of cells throughout the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon The purpose of insulin is to - Answer- carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood - Answer- ketoacidosis Insulin is also important in ____________ utilization by the body - Answer- protein What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - Answer- ¼ - 5/8 inch Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are common symptoms - Answer- Peripheral neuropathy QMA's can inject Trulicity and Victoza - Answer- FALSE Which syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - Answer- U100 The Insulin Certified QMA is required to have ___ additional hour(s) on in-servicing each year to maintain their insulin certification. - Answer- 1 hour If your resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the first thing the QMA should do is - Answer- CALL 911 FIRST 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 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 Mrs. Smith has a blood glucose level of 40 is awake and alert the QMA should - Answer- Notify the nurse What kind of Insulin starts to act in 2-4 hrs after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4- 10hrs? - Answer- Novolin N What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - Answer- Secrete insulin and glucagon from the pancreas In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications work? - Answer- Delays the absorption of carbohydrates in the diet Where is glucagon secreted from? - Answer- pancreas Your patient has a Free Style Libre. The QMA can_____ - Answer- Use the reader device to obtain glucose readings. _____________ increases insulin sensitivity, improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight control. - Answer- Exercise/Activity Your patient is experiencing flu like symptoms. What s