QMA INSULIN EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Rapid acting insulin peak - Answer-1-2 hours
Regular insulin - Answer-Humulin R
Regular insulin - Answer-Novolin R
Regular insulin appearance - Answer-clear
Regular insulin onset - Answer-30-60 min
Regular insulin peak - Answer-2-4 hours
Regular insulin duration - Answer-5-7 hrs
Intermediate acting insulin - Answer-NPH (Humulin N)
Intermediate acting insulin - Answer-NPH(Novolin N)
Intermediate acting insulin appearance - Answer-cloudy
Intermediate acting insulin onset - Answer-2-4 hours
Intermediate acting insulin peak - Answer-4-10 hours
Intermediate acting insulin duration - Answer-10-16 hours
Long acting insulin - Answer-glargine (Lantus)
Long acting insulin - Answer-determir(Levemir)
Long lasting insulin appearance - Answer-Clear
Long acting insulin onset - Answer-2-4 hours
long acting insulin peak - Answer-peakless
Long lasting insulin duration - Answer-0-24 hours
, U-100 - Answer-standard and most commonly used insulin strength
U-500 or greater - Answer-CANNOT be administered by a QMA
Used needles must not be recapped - Answer-True
Insulin dose is always in - Answer-units
Insulin Vial Storage - Answer-In the refrigerator or controlled room temperature discard
after 28 days
insulin pen storage - Answer-controlled room temperature discard 28 days
Inspect insulin - Answer-Insulin that is clear should always be clear and never cloudy
rapid and short acting insulin does not need to be mixed - Answer-Do not shake vial
recap the needle with one hand - Answer-True
Do not massage area insulin is administered - Answer-True
How many checks before insulin administration? - Answer-3
Retinopathy - Answer-eyesight damaged from bleeding, detachment of the retina, or the
presence of abnormal blood vessels in the retina
Cataracts - Answer-clouding of the lens
Glaucoma - Answer-increased intraocular pressure
Neuropathy - Answer-disease of the nerves
autonomic neuropathy can cause - Answer-blood/bladder dysfunction
proximal neuropathy can cause - Answer-pain or weakness in thighs
Blood clots are the most common cause of stroke in diabetics - Answer-True
blood glucose levels need to be checked more frequently when sick - Answer-True
Glucagon may be administered by a QMA - Answer-False
It is QMA responsibility to understand and review the facility policies and procedures on
insulin administration - Answer-True
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Rapid acting insulin peak - Answer-1-2 hours
Regular insulin - Answer-Humulin R
Regular insulin - Answer-Novolin R
Regular insulin appearance - Answer-clear
Regular insulin onset - Answer-30-60 min
Regular insulin peak - Answer-2-4 hours
Regular insulin duration - Answer-5-7 hrs
Intermediate acting insulin - Answer-NPH (Humulin N)
Intermediate acting insulin - Answer-NPH(Novolin N)
Intermediate acting insulin appearance - Answer-cloudy
Intermediate acting insulin onset - Answer-2-4 hours
Intermediate acting insulin peak - Answer-4-10 hours
Intermediate acting insulin duration - Answer-10-16 hours
Long acting insulin - Answer-glargine (Lantus)
Long acting insulin - Answer-determir(Levemir)
Long lasting insulin appearance - Answer-Clear
Long acting insulin onset - Answer-2-4 hours
long acting insulin peak - Answer-peakless
Long lasting insulin duration - Answer-0-24 hours
, U-100 - Answer-standard and most commonly used insulin strength
U-500 or greater - Answer-CANNOT be administered by a QMA
Used needles must not be recapped - Answer-True
Insulin dose is always in - Answer-units
Insulin Vial Storage - Answer-In the refrigerator or controlled room temperature discard
after 28 days
insulin pen storage - Answer-controlled room temperature discard 28 days
Inspect insulin - Answer-Insulin that is clear should always be clear and never cloudy
rapid and short acting insulin does not need to be mixed - Answer-Do not shake vial
recap the needle with one hand - Answer-True
Do not massage area insulin is administered - Answer-True
How many checks before insulin administration? - Answer-3
Retinopathy - Answer-eyesight damaged from bleeding, detachment of the retina, or the
presence of abnormal blood vessels in the retina
Cataracts - Answer-clouding of the lens
Glaucoma - Answer-increased intraocular pressure
Neuropathy - Answer-disease of the nerves
autonomic neuropathy can cause - Answer-blood/bladder dysfunction
proximal neuropathy can cause - Answer-pain or weakness in thighs
Blood clots are the most common cause of stroke in diabetics - Answer-True
blood glucose levels need to be checked more frequently when sick - Answer-True
Glucagon may be administered by a QMA - Answer-False
It is QMA responsibility to understand and review the facility policies and procedures on
insulin administration - Answer-True
