QMA insulin practice questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2024)
Which insulin is long acting insulin? - Correct Answer ✅
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - Correct Answer ✅
Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
Which insulin is cloudy? - Correct Answer ✅ Intermediate
(NPH)
Where is glucagon secreted from? - Correct Answer ✅
pancreas (alpha cells)
What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? -
Correct Answer ✅ U100
What does amylase break down? - Correct Answer ✅
Carbohydrates (starches)
What is the onset time for Novolin R? - Correct Answer ✅
1/2 hour-1 hour
, QMA insulin practice questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2024)
What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - Correct Answer ✅
secrete insulin and glucagon
What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? -
Correct Answer ✅ 1/4- 5/8
What is true regarding injection via insulin pen? - Correct
Answer ✅ Each needle needs primed with 2 units, insert
pen at 90 degrees angle in the skin, must keep needle in
resident for 10 seconds after insulin administration.
What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after injecting,
and has a peak lasting 4-10 hours? - Correct Answer ✅
Humulin N, Novolin N
Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza? - Correct
Answer ✅ No.
Answers (Latest Update 2024)
Which insulin is long acting insulin? - Correct Answer ✅
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - Correct Answer ✅
Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
Which insulin is cloudy? - Correct Answer ✅ Intermediate
(NPH)
Where is glucagon secreted from? - Correct Answer ✅
pancreas (alpha cells)
What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? -
Correct Answer ✅ U100
What does amylase break down? - Correct Answer ✅
Carbohydrates (starches)
What is the onset time for Novolin R? - Correct Answer ✅
1/2 hour-1 hour
, QMA insulin practice questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2024)
What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - Correct Answer ✅
secrete insulin and glucagon
What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? -
Correct Answer ✅ 1/4- 5/8
What is true regarding injection via insulin pen? - Correct
Answer ✅ Each needle needs primed with 2 units, insert
pen at 90 degrees angle in the skin, must keep needle in
resident for 10 seconds after insulin administration.
What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after injecting,
and has a peak lasting 4-10 hours? - Correct Answer ✅
Humulin N, Novolin N
Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza? - Correct
Answer ✅ No.
