JTD INS-2 QMA Questions with Correct Solutions Graded A+

A QMA must be assessed by an RN for comptency prior to administering insulin independently: - At each facility The causes of hyperglycemia for a diabetic are - infection, high food intake or stress If you observe or the resident states he has low/high blood sugar, the QMA should - get finger stick(blood glucose) and notify the nurse Insulin is given how and with what - subcutaneous injection- insulin syringe When caring for a diabetic, the QMA should be aware of - signs/symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia Rotation of administration sites does what - reduces skin irritation, tissue damage Insulin prevents the fats from being broken down into - ketones Parts of the syringe are - hub, barrel, plunger The "flash glucose Monitoring Device" can be used by the QMA for a reading only - True- QMA cannot apply, remove, calibrate, or change sensor When blood glucose levels are low - The pancreas releases glucagon If a diabetic is sick/has the flu what should QMA do - check blood glucose levels more often HbA1c measures what - average of serum glucose over the previous 3 months Oral hypoglycemic pills work how - decrease glucose released by the liver, delay digestion of carbs, stimulates secretion of insulin from pancreas The two things the pancreas does - produce enzymes to breakdown food produce hormones to regulate blood glucose levels Good diabetic management includes - well balanced diet and exercise Can a QMA give U500 insulin - NO Proper storage of insulin includes - Discarding after 28 days Insulin is ordered and measured how - Units