INDIANA QMA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION 2024
NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
endocrine system - ANSWER: the pancreas is a gland in what body system?
insulin and glucagon - ANSWER: the pancreas secretes which two hormones?
What is the normal fasting or a.c. blood sugar range? - ANSWER: 70-10
What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANSWER: to carry glucose from the bloodstream
into the cells for use as energy and fuel.
What is ketoacidosis? - ANSWER: when the body starts breaking down fat too
quickly. the liver processes the fat into fuel called ketones, which cause the blood to
become acidic
What is diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER: a disease of hormone production and
regulation originating in the pancreas that inhibits needed glucose that is used for
energy
What is another term for DM? - ANSWER: hyperglycemia
What are the 7 signs of DM? - ANSWER: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred
vision, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue, irritability
What are the 2 types of DM? - ANSWER: Type I and Type II( insulin resistant)
How do type 1 and type II differ? - ANSWER: type I is usually diagnosed in childhood,
type II is usually diagnosed in adulthood
What are the 3 p's of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: polyuria- frequent urination to get
excess sugar out of the body, polydipsia- frequent thirst to make up for the fluid loss
from polyuria, polyphagia- frequent hunger because the body is trying to get that
extra sugar for energy.
8 signs of hyperglycemia - ANSWER: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, unusual weight
loss, blurred vision, fruity odor breath, extreme fatigue, irritability
What can occur if blood sugar levels remain to low? - ANSWER: The endocrine
system will release adrenaline. if it stays low for to long it could lead to seizures,
coma, or death
, What are 10 signs of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER: jittery-anxious-irritable, sweating
chills, skin pale cold clammy, confusion, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue-
weakness, blurred vision, headache
What is the difference in onset of hyper and hypo? - ANSWER: hyperglycemia is
gradual
hypoglycemia is rapid
What are the causes/results of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: cause is infection,
medication, stress, high food intake.
result is high blood sugar, diabetic coma
What are the causes/ results of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER: cause is nausea and
vomiting, too much insulin, alcohol intake, low food intake
result is low blood sugar, insulin reaction
What must be available of the QMA to follow? - ANSWER: the physician's orders
Why is the diabetic residents diet important in managing DM? - ANSWER: skipping or
omitting meals can cause changes in blood sugar levels, for that reason meal
consumption is important
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - ANSWER: physical activity
increases insulin sensitivity, improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight
control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat DM? - ANSWER:
stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decreases the amount of glucose
released by the liver, delays the digestion of carbohydrates in the diet
Why is insulin administered by injection? - ANSWER: because it is destroyed in the
digestive tract
Why is insulin called the key? - ANSWER: because it "unlocks" the cell to allow sugar
to enter and be used for energy
What is the purpose of blood sugar testing? - ANSWER: determine the amount of
glucose circulating in the blood at a particular time
What is BG? - ANSWER: random blood glucose
What is TBS? How long does the resident fast? - ANSWER: fasting blood glucose
12 hours of fasting
What does an HbA1C determine? - ANSWER: the average level of serum glucose over
the previous 3 months
NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
endocrine system - ANSWER: the pancreas is a gland in what body system?
insulin and glucagon - ANSWER: the pancreas secretes which two hormones?
What is the normal fasting or a.c. blood sugar range? - ANSWER: 70-10
What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANSWER: to carry glucose from the bloodstream
into the cells for use as energy and fuel.
What is ketoacidosis? - ANSWER: when the body starts breaking down fat too
quickly. the liver processes the fat into fuel called ketones, which cause the blood to
become acidic
What is diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER: a disease of hormone production and
regulation originating in the pancreas that inhibits needed glucose that is used for
energy
What is another term for DM? - ANSWER: hyperglycemia
What are the 7 signs of DM? - ANSWER: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred
vision, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue, irritability
What are the 2 types of DM? - ANSWER: Type I and Type II( insulin resistant)
How do type 1 and type II differ? - ANSWER: type I is usually diagnosed in childhood,
type II is usually diagnosed in adulthood
What are the 3 p's of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: polyuria- frequent urination to get
excess sugar out of the body, polydipsia- frequent thirst to make up for the fluid loss
from polyuria, polyphagia- frequent hunger because the body is trying to get that
extra sugar for energy.
8 signs of hyperglycemia - ANSWER: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, unusual weight
loss, blurred vision, fruity odor breath, extreme fatigue, irritability
What can occur if blood sugar levels remain to low? - ANSWER: The endocrine
system will release adrenaline. if it stays low for to long it could lead to seizures,
coma, or death
, What are 10 signs of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER: jittery-anxious-irritable, sweating
chills, skin pale cold clammy, confusion, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue-
weakness, blurred vision, headache
What is the difference in onset of hyper and hypo? - ANSWER: hyperglycemia is
gradual
hypoglycemia is rapid
What are the causes/results of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: cause is infection,
medication, stress, high food intake.
result is high blood sugar, diabetic coma
What are the causes/ results of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER: cause is nausea and
vomiting, too much insulin, alcohol intake, low food intake
result is low blood sugar, insulin reaction
What must be available of the QMA to follow? - ANSWER: the physician's orders
Why is the diabetic residents diet important in managing DM? - ANSWER: skipping or
omitting meals can cause changes in blood sugar levels, for that reason meal
consumption is important
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - ANSWER: physical activity
increases insulin sensitivity, improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight
control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat DM? - ANSWER:
stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decreases the amount of glucose
released by the liver, delays the digestion of carbohydrates in the diet
Why is insulin administered by injection? - ANSWER: because it is destroyed in the
digestive tract
Why is insulin called the key? - ANSWER: because it "unlocks" the cell to allow sugar
to enter and be used for energy
What is the purpose of blood sugar testing? - ANSWER: determine the amount of
glucose circulating in the blood at a particular time
What is BG? - ANSWER: random blood glucose
What is TBS? How long does the resident fast? - ANSWER: fasting blood glucose
12 hours of fasting
What does an HbA1C determine? - ANSWER: the average level of serum glucose over
the previous 3 months
