QMA Insulin Administration
INDIANA WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION LATEST UPDATE
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Prior to administering insulin at a licensed health facility the QMA shall. ANSWER -
Be supervised by a RN in administering the insulin; OR have the responsibility
delegated by the RN for administering the insulin to the QMA based on the RN's
assessment of the QMA's competency to administer insulin
. Be informed by the health facility where the QMA is employed that the facility:.
ANSWER -permits the QMA to administer insulin;
It is the responsibility of the QMA with insulin administration approval to. ANSWER
-understand and review the facility policies or procedure related to the above
information at any health facility where employed. If the health facility does not have
the above information available, the QMA must NOT administer insulin.
The pancreas is one of the endocrine glands that is located. ANSWER -upper
abdomen, behind the stomach.
The pancreas serves two important functions. ANSWER -1. Produces enzymes that
break down food in the intestines and
2. Produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
, Three main types of enzymes are produced by the pancreas. ANSWER -Lipase
Protease
Amylase
Lipase. ANSWER -breaks down fats
PROtease. ANSWER -breaks down PROtein
Amylase. ANSWER -breaks down carbohydrates
Two main hormones are produced by the pancreas. ANSWER -Insulin
Glucagon
Glucagon is released when. ANSWER -blood sugar levels are LOW and the body
needs energy to feed cells.
The Islets of Langerhans are. ANSWER -clusters of cells throughout the pancreas
that produce insulin and glucagon
The purpose of insulin is to. ANSWER -carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into
the cells for use as energy and fuel
When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood. ANSWER -ketoacidosis
INDIANA WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION LATEST UPDATE
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Prior to administering insulin at a licensed health facility the QMA shall. ANSWER -
Be supervised by a RN in administering the insulin; OR have the responsibility
delegated by the RN for administering the insulin to the QMA based on the RN's
assessment of the QMA's competency to administer insulin
. Be informed by the health facility where the QMA is employed that the facility:.
ANSWER -permits the QMA to administer insulin;
It is the responsibility of the QMA with insulin administration approval to. ANSWER
-understand and review the facility policies or procedure related to the above
information at any health facility where employed. If the health facility does not have
the above information available, the QMA must NOT administer insulin.
The pancreas is one of the endocrine glands that is located. ANSWER -upper
abdomen, behind the stomach.
The pancreas serves two important functions. ANSWER -1. Produces enzymes that
break down food in the intestines and
2. Produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
, Three main types of enzymes are produced by the pancreas. ANSWER -Lipase
Protease
Amylase
Lipase. ANSWER -breaks down fats
PROtease. ANSWER -breaks down PROtein
Amylase. ANSWER -breaks down carbohydrates
Two main hormones are produced by the pancreas. ANSWER -Insulin
Glucagon
Glucagon is released when. ANSWER -blood sugar levels are LOW and the body
needs energy to feed cells.
The Islets of Langerhans are. ANSWER -clusters of cells throughout the pancreas
that produce insulin and glucagon
The purpose of insulin is to. ANSWER -carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into
the cells for use as energy and fuel
When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood. ANSWER -ketoacidosis
