Insulin Administration QMA INDIANA
Exam 100% Correct!!
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
Glucagon
Glucagon is released when - ANSWER blood sugar levels are LOW and the body needs energy to feed
cells.
If your resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the first thing the QMA should do is
- ANSWER CALL 911 FIRST
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
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
Mrs. Smith has a blood glucose level of 40 is awake and alert the QMA should - ANSWER Notify the
nurse
What kind of Insulin starts to act in 2-4 hrs after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10hrs? - ANSWER
Novolin N
What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - ANSWER Secrete insulin and glucagon from the pancreas
In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications work? - ANSWER Delays the absorption of
carbohydrates in the diet
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
Exam 100% Correct!!
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
Glucagon
Glucagon is released when - ANSWER blood sugar levels are LOW and the body needs energy to feed
cells.
If your resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the first thing the QMA should do is
- ANSWER CALL 911 FIRST
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
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
Mrs. Smith has a blood glucose level of 40 is awake and alert the QMA should - ANSWER Notify the
nurse
What kind of Insulin starts to act in 2-4 hrs after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10hrs? - ANSWER
Novolin N
What do the Islets of Langerhans do? - ANSWER Secrete insulin and glucagon from the pancreas
In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications work? - ANSWER Delays the absorption of
carbohydrates in the diet
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
