QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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Why is diet important to diabetic - ANSWER ✓ 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? - ANSWER ✓ Increases
insulin activity , improves glucose tolerance and weight control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics? -
ANSWER ✓ Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of
glucose , delays digestion of carbohydrate in diet
Why is insulin administered by injection - ANSWER ✓ to carry glucose from the
blood stream into the cells for energy and fuel
residents who are receiving energy should - ANSWER ✓ 1. receive insulin at
scheduled times 2. eat at scheduled times 3.observe for changes,behavior,
conditions 4. have any changes report to the on call nurse
why is insulin called the key - ANSWER ✓ 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 - ANSWER ✓ determines the amount
of sugar that is circulating in the blood normal blood sugar is 70-110
What is BG - ANSWER ✓ Random blood glucose- blood sugar levels measure the
sugar in blood at a specific time
What is FBS? How long does the resident fast - ANSWER ✓ Fasting blood
glucose- the resident fast for 12 hours no food or drinks except water normal 3.8-
6.4%
, What does Hba1c determine? - ANSWER ✓ determines the level of serum
glucose over the 3 precious months normal (3.8-6.4%
How is insulin measured - ANSWER ✓ units and requires special needle for
admin
which unit of measurement qma cannot administer - ANSWER ✓ U-500 or
anything greater
What is a vial? - ANSWER ✓ Pre filled glass bottle with rubber stopper
is the QMA allowed to recap a needle - ANSWER ✓ NO
Where does used needles go - ANSWER ✓ properly in a puncture resistant sharps
container labeled properly
what are 6 facts QMA must know about insulin storage - ANSWER ✓ 1. do not
keep in a hot place 2. do not freeze 3. do not store in sunlight 4. never use expired
insulin 5. discard open vial after 28 days. 6. inspect insulin color, clarity, and
crystals
why is it important to rotate insulin injection sites - ANSWER ✓ to prevent
irritation, tissue damage, hard painful lump can occur if insulin site isnt rotated
Common insulin injection sites - ANSWER ✓ abdomen, outer thighs, buttocks,
back of arms
areas not to be injected - ANSWER ✓ joints, bones, middle of abdomen, groin
area, navel area, scar tissue
What is the route the physician will order for an insulin injection - ANSWER ✓
Subcutaneously Sub-q
subcutaneous layer - ANSWER ✓ between skin and muscle
Skin supposed to be piched at inject sight - ANSWER ✓ true
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
Why is diet important to diabetic - ANSWER ✓ 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? - ANSWER ✓ Increases
insulin activity , improves glucose tolerance and weight control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics? -
ANSWER ✓ Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of
glucose , delays digestion of carbohydrate in diet
Why is insulin administered by injection - ANSWER ✓ to carry glucose from the
blood stream into the cells for energy and fuel
residents who are receiving energy should - ANSWER ✓ 1. receive insulin at
scheduled times 2. eat at scheduled times 3.observe for changes,behavior,
conditions 4. have any changes report to the on call nurse
why is insulin called the key - ANSWER ✓ 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 - ANSWER ✓ determines the amount
of sugar that is circulating in the blood normal blood sugar is 70-110
What is BG - ANSWER ✓ Random blood glucose- blood sugar levels measure the
sugar in blood at a specific time
What is FBS? How long does the resident fast - ANSWER ✓ Fasting blood
glucose- the resident fast for 12 hours no food or drinks except water normal 3.8-
6.4%
, What does Hba1c determine? - ANSWER ✓ determines the level of serum
glucose over the 3 precious months normal (3.8-6.4%
How is insulin measured - ANSWER ✓ units and requires special needle for
admin
which unit of measurement qma cannot administer - ANSWER ✓ U-500 or
anything greater
What is a vial? - ANSWER ✓ Pre filled glass bottle with rubber stopper
is the QMA allowed to recap a needle - ANSWER ✓ NO
Where does used needles go - ANSWER ✓ properly in a puncture resistant sharps
container labeled properly
what are 6 facts QMA must know about insulin storage - ANSWER ✓ 1. do not
keep in a hot place 2. do not freeze 3. do not store in sunlight 4. never use expired
insulin 5. discard open vial after 28 days. 6. inspect insulin color, clarity, and
crystals
why is it important to rotate insulin injection sites - ANSWER ✓ to prevent
irritation, tissue damage, hard painful lump can occur if insulin site isnt rotated
Common insulin injection sites - ANSWER ✓ abdomen, outer thighs, buttocks,
back of arms
areas not to be injected - ANSWER ✓ joints, bones, middle of abdomen, groin
area, navel area, scar tissue
What is the route the physician will order for an insulin injection - ANSWER ✓
Subcutaneously Sub-q
subcutaneous layer - ANSWER ✓ between skin and muscle
Skin supposed to be piched at inject sight - ANSWER ✓ true
