QMA INDIANA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION
EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas?
Cells become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing
glucose, The cells in the pancreas that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with
age and don't produce insulin quickly enough to respond to high blood sugar.
What are the three P's of hyperglycemia?
polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent
hunger
8 signs of hyperglycemia
unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred
vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
what can occur if blood sugar remains to low
lead to seizures, coma, death
what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia
,anxious, sweating,cold clammy, confused,fast heart
rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
By recognizing S/S of Hyper and Hypo Glycemia what can be the outcome for the
patient or resident
can save persons life, failure to recognize patients S/S can result in death
what is the QMA resbonsible for when recognizing S/S of hypo/hyper glycemia
Know Signs/Symptoms, know facilitys policy, notify nurse, follow instructions
from the nurse
what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia?
Hyper- occurs when people with diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
Cause result of hyperglycemia
cause: infection , medications, stress, high food intake
Results: check blood sugar , contact nurse
Cause result of Hypoglycemia
Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much insulin intake, alcohol intake , lowfood
intake
, QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia?
1. emmedialty take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse instructions
QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to
high and low?
1. follow facility policy 2. notify nurse 3.follow nurse instruction
QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to
swallow or combative.
1. call 911 , 2.notify nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay with resident until help arrives
Points to remember diabetic resident facts
1. to be observed closely 2. proper action taken when changes occur 3. QMA must
contact nurse with any concerns and questions
Why is diet important to diabetic
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?
EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas?
Cells become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing
glucose, The cells in the pancreas that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with
age and don't produce insulin quickly enough to respond to high blood sugar.
What are the three P's of hyperglycemia?
polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent
hunger
8 signs of hyperglycemia
unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred
vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
what can occur if blood sugar remains to low
lead to seizures, coma, death
what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia
,anxious, sweating,cold clammy, confused,fast heart
rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
By recognizing S/S of Hyper and Hypo Glycemia what can be the outcome for the
patient or resident
can save persons life, failure to recognize patients S/S can result in death
what is the QMA resbonsible for when recognizing S/S of hypo/hyper glycemia
Know Signs/Symptoms, know facilitys policy, notify nurse, follow instructions
from the nurse
what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia?
Hyper- occurs when people with diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
Cause result of hyperglycemia
cause: infection , medications, stress, high food intake
Results: check blood sugar , contact nurse
Cause result of Hypoglycemia
Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much insulin intake, alcohol intake , lowfood
intake
, QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia?
1. emmedialty take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse instructions
QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to
high and low?
1. follow facility policy 2. notify nurse 3.follow nurse instruction
QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to
swallow or combative.
1. call 911 , 2.notify nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay with resident until help arrives
Points to remember diabetic resident facts
1. to be observed closely 2. proper action taken when changes occur 3. QMA must
contact nurse with any concerns and questions
Why is diet important to diabetic
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?
