QMA Insulin Certification Questions and Answers with Explanations (2026/2027)

QMA Insulin Certification

How lengthy do you hold the insulin want in area after management? - ANS-Vial - count number
to 5
Pen- count number to ten

Intermediate acting insulin - ANS-NPH Humulin N - Cloudy
NPH Novolin N - Cloudy
Onset 2-four Hours
Peak 4-10 Hours
Duration 10-16 Hours

Long performing insulin - ANS-glargine (Lantus) - Clear
detemir (Levemir)
Onset 2-four Hours
Peakless
Duration zero-24 Hours

Rapid performing insulin - ANS-lispro (Humalog) - Clear
aspart (Novolog) - Clear
Onset < 15 min
Peak 1-2 Hours
Duration 3-4 Hours

Regular insulin - ANS-Humulin R - Clear
Novolin R - Clear
Onset 30 min-1 Hour
Peak 2-4 Hours
Duration 5-7 Hours

What angle ought to you insert the insulin needle? - ANS-45-90 levels

What sort of insulin can QMA NOT administer? - ANS-U-500

What sort of needle is used for insulin? - ANS-25-27 gauge
1/4 - 5/8 inch

Which insulin has a cloudy look? - ANS-Intermediate acting insulin:
NPH Humulin N
NPH Novolin N