Insulin Administration QMA Exam (100% correct and graded A+)

Prior to administering insulin at a licensed health facility the QMA shall - Answer-Be supervised by a RN in administering the insulin; OR have the responsibility delegated by the RN for administering the insulin to the QMA based on the RN's assessment of the QMA's competency to administer insulin . Be informed by the health facility where the QMA is employed that the facility: - Answer-permits the QMA to administer insulin; It is the responsibility of the QMA with insulin administration approval to - Answer-understand and review the facility policies or procedure related to the above information at any health facility where employed. If the health facility does not have the above information available, the QMA must NOT administer insulin. The pancreas is one of the endocrine glands that is located - Answer-upper abdomen, behind the stomach. The pancreas serves two important functions - Answer-1. Produces enzymes that break down food in the intestines and 2. Produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels. Three main types of enzymes are produced by the pancreas - Answer-Lipase Protease Amylase Lipase - Answer-breaks down fats PROtease - Answer-breaks down PROtein Amylase - Answer-breaks down carbohydrates Two main hormones are produced by the pancreas - Answer-Insulin GlucagonGlucagon is released when - Answer-blood sugar levels are LOW and the body needs energy to feed cells. The Islets of Langerhans are - Answer-clusters of cells throughout the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon The purpose of insulin is to - Answer-carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood - Answer-ketoacidosis Insulin is also important in ____________ utilization by the body - Answer-protein What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection? - Answer-¼ - 5/8 inch