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Insulin Administration QMA
INDIANA Certified Questions And
Answers 2026
When there is not enough glucose in the cells to use for energy, the body will
break down proteins to use for fuel. If there is no insulin available, the body will
not be able to use sufficient amounts of protein for tissue growth and repair. This
generally causes _______. - correct-answer - Delayed wound healing & Weight
loss
When blood sugar levels are too low and the body needs energy, glucagon is
released and this signals the liver to? - correct-answer - Break down glycogen
stores
Which of the following is long acting insulin? - correct-answer - Lantus
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Which of the following is RAPID acting insulin? - correct-answer - HumaLOG
NovLOG
Which insulin is cloudy? - correct-answer - Novolin N
Your diabetic patient complains of headache, is extra moody, and keeps dropping
things. What should the QMA suspect? - correct-answer - HYPOglycemia
During care of your diabetic patient you notice she is warm & flushed, but is not
sweating. She smells sweet. What should you suspect? - correct-answer -
HYPERglycemia
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Which of the following is true regarding injection via insulin pen? BEFORE USE?
ANGLE? INSERTED how many seconds? - correct-answer - Each needle needs to
be primed with 2 units
Insert pen at 90 degree angle into the skin
10 seconds inserted
Your diabetic patient with COPD has started taking dexamethasone for an
exacerbation. What should the QMA expect to see and/or be aware of? - correct-
answer - INCREASE in blood glucose levels
Which of the following is true regarding injection via vial and syringe? - correct-
answer - 1. Septum must be disinfected prior to piercing
2. The needle should be inserted into the skin at a 45-90 degree angle
3. Air must be injected into the vial equal to the amount ordered prior to
withdrawing insulin
4. Must keep needle in resident for 5 seconds after insulin administration
Insulin Administration QMA
INDIANA Certified Questions And
Answers 2026
When there is not enough glucose in the cells to use for energy, the body will
break down proteins to use for fuel. If there is no insulin available, the body will
not be able to use sufficient amounts of protein for tissue growth and repair. This
generally causes _______. - correct-answer - Delayed wound healing & Weight
loss
When blood sugar levels are too low and the body needs energy, glucagon is
released and this signals the liver to? - correct-answer - Break down glycogen
stores
Which of the following is long acting insulin? - correct-answer - Lantus
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Which of the following is RAPID acting insulin? - correct-answer - HumaLOG
NovLOG
Which insulin is cloudy? - correct-answer - Novolin N
Your diabetic patient complains of headache, is extra moody, and keeps dropping
things. What should the QMA suspect? - correct-answer - HYPOglycemia
During care of your diabetic patient you notice she is warm & flushed, but is not
sweating. She smells sweet. What should you suspect? - correct-answer -
HYPERglycemia
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Which of the following is true regarding injection via insulin pen? BEFORE USE?
ANGLE? INSERTED how many seconds? - correct-answer - Each needle needs to
be primed with 2 units
Insert pen at 90 degree angle into the skin
10 seconds inserted
Your diabetic patient with COPD has started taking dexamethasone for an
exacerbation. What should the QMA expect to see and/or be aware of? - correct-
answer - INCREASE in blood glucose levels
Which of the following is true regarding injection via vial and syringe? - correct-
answer - 1. Septum must be disinfected prior to piercing
2. The needle should be inserted into the skin at a 45-90 degree angle
3. Air must be injected into the vial equal to the amount ordered prior to
withdrawing insulin
4. Must keep needle in resident for 5 seconds after insulin administration
