QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
8 signs of hyperglycemia
unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision,
fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
what can occur if blood sugar remains to low
lead to seizures, coma, death
what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia
anxious, sweating,cold clammy, confused,fast heart
rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
By recognizing S/S of Hyper and Hypo Glycemia what can be the outcome for the
patient or resident
can save persons life, failure to recognize patients S/S can result in death
what is the QMA resbonsible for when recognizing S/S of hypo/hyper glycemia
Know Signs/Symptoms, know facilitys policy, notify nurse, follow instructions from the
nurse
what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia?
Hyper- occurs when people with diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
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?
1. emmedialty take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse instructions
QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to
high and low?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
8 signs of hyperglycemia
unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision,
fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
what can occur if blood sugar remains to low
lead to seizures, coma, death
what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia
anxious, sweating,cold clammy, confused,fast heart
rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
By recognizing S/S of Hyper and Hypo Glycemia what can be the outcome for the
patient or resident
can save persons life, failure to recognize patients S/S can result in death
what is the QMA resbonsible for when recognizing S/S of hypo/hyper glycemia
Know Signs/Symptoms, know facilitys policy, notify nurse, follow instructions from the
nurse
what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia?
Hyper- occurs when people with diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
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?
1. emmedialty take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse instructions
QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to
high and low?
