QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
endocrine system - -composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone
that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating
growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - -Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - -Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? - -To carry glucose from the blood stream into the
cells for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - -70-110
ketoacidosis - -excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus - -insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its
effects
Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - -unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme
hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - -type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? - -insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early
adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - -poor life style choices, excessive body fat,
produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance
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.
, QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
endocrine system - -composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone
that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating
growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - -Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - -Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? - -To carry glucose from the blood stream into the
cells for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - -70-110
ketoacidosis - -excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus - -insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its
effects
Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - -unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme
hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - -type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? - -insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early
adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - -poor life style choices, excessive body fat,
produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance
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.
, QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
