QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [ALREADY GRADED A+]

QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST EXAM NEWEST 2024- 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [ALREADY GRADED A+] what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia? - Hyperoccurs 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 2 | P a g e 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? - 1. follow facility policy 2. notify nurse w nurse instruction QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to swallow or combative. - 1. call 911 , y nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay with resident until help arrives Points to remember diabetic resident facts - 1. to be observed closely 2. proper action taken when changes occur 3. QMA must contact nurse with any concerns and questions 3 | P a g e Why is diet important to diabetic - Diet can play a significant role in diabetic management controls Blood sugar levels, and maintain good weight 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 4 | P a g e residents who are receiving energy should - 1. receive insulin at scheduled times 2. eat at scheduled times ve for changes,behavior, conditions 4. have any changes report to the on call nurse why is insulin called the key - the key to unlock the cell to allow sugar to enter the cell and be used for energy what is the purpose of blood sugar testing - determines the amount of sugar that is circulating in the blood normal blood sugar is 70-110 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.