QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST/ 57 QUESTIONS
& CERTIFIED SOLUTION.
Cause result of hyperglycemia - Answer: cause: infection, medications, stress, high
food intake
Results: check blood sugar , contact nurse
Cause result of Hypoglycemia - Answer: Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much
insulin intake, alcohol intake, low food intake
QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia? -
Answer: 1. immediate take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse
instructions
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, QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to
high and low? - Answer: 1. follow facility policy 2. notify nurse 3.follow nurse
instruction
QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to
swallow or combative. - Answer: 1. call 911 , 2.notify nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay
with resident until help arrives
Points to remember diabetic resident facts - Answer: 1. to be observed closely 2.
proper action taken when changes occur 3. QMA must contact nurse with any
concerns and questions
Why is diet important to diabetic - Answer: Diet can play a significant role in
diabetic management controls Blood sugar levels, and maintain good weight
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - Answer: Increases
insulin activity , improves glucose tolerance and weight control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics? -
Answer: Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of
glucose , delays digestion of carbohydrate in diet
Why is insulin administered by injection - Answer: to carry glucose from the blood
stream into the cells for energy and fuel
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& CERTIFIED SOLUTION.
Cause result of hyperglycemia - Answer: cause: infection, medications, stress, high
food intake
Results: check blood sugar , contact nurse
Cause result of Hypoglycemia - Answer: Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much
insulin intake, alcohol intake, low food intake
QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia? -
Answer: 1. immediate take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse
instructions
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, QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to
high and low? - Answer: 1. follow facility policy 2. notify nurse 3.follow nurse
instruction
QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to
swallow or combative. - Answer: 1. call 911 , 2.notify nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay
with resident until help arrives
Points to remember diabetic resident facts - Answer: 1. to be observed closely 2.
proper action taken when changes occur 3. QMA must contact nurse with any
concerns and questions
Why is diet important to diabetic - Answer: Diet can play a significant role in
diabetic management controls Blood sugar levels, and maintain good weight
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - Answer: Increases
insulin activity , improves glucose tolerance and weight control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics? -
Answer: Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of
glucose , delays digestion of carbohydrate in diet
Why is insulin administered by injection - Answer: to carry glucose from the blood
stream into the cells for energy and fuel
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