QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2024
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
What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? - -polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia-
frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger
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
8 signs of hyperglycemia - -unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger,
unusual weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
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
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.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2024
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
What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? - -polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia-
frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger
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
8 signs of hyperglycemia - -unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger,
unusual weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
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
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.
