QMA Insulin Administration Test (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| Already Grade A

QMA Insulin Administration Test (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| Already Grade A Q: The Islets of Langerhans are Answer: clusters of cells throughout the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon Q: The purpose of insulin is to Answer: carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel Q: When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood Answer: ketoacidosis Q: Insulin is also important in ____________ utilization by the body Answer: protein Q: What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? Answer: ¼ - 5/8 inch Q: Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are common symptoms Answer: Peripheral neuropathy Q: QMA's can inject Trulicity and Victoza Answer: FALSE Q: Which syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? Answer: U100 Q: The Insulin Certified QMA is required to have ___ additional hour(s) on in-servicing each year to maintain their insulin certification. Answer: 1 hour Q: If your resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the first thing the QMA should do is Answer: CALL 911 FIRST Q: The resident is ALERT/AWAKE and blood glucose level is below or above a specific level. What is the first thing the QMA should do? Answer: Follow the facilities policy/procedure related to insulin administration Q: Your resident is OBSERVED or VERBALIZED s/s of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia, the first action from the QMA should be Answer: Take the residents blood glucose level Q: Mrs. Smith has a blood glucose level of 40 is awake and alert the QMA should Answer: Notify the nurse Q: What kind of Insulin starts to act in 2-4 hrs after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10hrs? Answer: Novolin N Q: What do the Islets of Langerhans do? Answer: Secrete insulin and glucagon from the pancreas Q: In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications