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QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST
Questions and Correct Answers
endocrine system Ans: — 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? Ans: — Endocrine
System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? Ans: — Insulin ,
Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? Ans: — To carry glucose from the
blood stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? Ans: — 70-110
ketoacidosis Ans: — excessive production of ketones, making the
blood acid
diabetes mellitus Ans: — insulin is not secreted adequately or
tissues are resistant to its effects
Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus Ans: — unusual thirst, frequent
urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost,
extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus Ans: — type 1 &
type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? Ans: — insulin dependent, diagnosed in
childhood or early adulthood
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What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? Ans: — poor life style choices,
excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it
effectively known as insulin resistance
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the
pancreas? Ans: — 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.
What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? Ans: — polyuria -
frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-
frequent hunger
8 signs of hyperglycemia Ans: — unusual thirst, frequent
urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision,
fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
what can occur if blood sugar remains to low Ans: — lead to
seizures, coma, death
what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia Ans: — anxious, sweating,cold
clammy, confused,fast heart
rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
By recognizing S/S of Hyper and Hypo Glycemia what can be the
outcome for the patient or resident Ans: — 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 Ans: — Know Signs/Symptoms, know
facilitys policy, notify nurse, follow instructions from the nurse
what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia? Ans: — Hyper-
occurs when people with diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
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QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST
Questions and Correct Answers
endocrine system Ans: — 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? Ans: — Endocrine
System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? Ans: — Insulin ,
Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? Ans: — To carry glucose from the
blood stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? Ans: — 70-110
ketoacidosis Ans: — excessive production of ketones, making the
blood acid
diabetes mellitus Ans: — insulin is not secreted adequately or
tissues are resistant to its effects
Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus Ans: — unusual thirst, frequent
urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost,
extreme fatigue, irritability
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus Ans: — type 1 &
type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? Ans: — insulin dependent, diagnosed in
childhood or early adulthood
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What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? Ans: — poor life style choices,
excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it
effectively known as insulin resistance
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the
pancreas? Ans: — 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.
What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? Ans: — polyuria -
frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-
frequent hunger
8 signs of hyperglycemia Ans: — unusual thirst, frequent
urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision,
fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability
what can occur if blood sugar remains to low Ans: — lead to
seizures, coma, death
what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia Ans: — anxious, sweating,cold
clammy, confused,fast heart
rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
By recognizing S/S of Hyper and Hypo Glycemia what can be the
outcome for the patient or resident Ans: — 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 Ans: — Know Signs/Symptoms, know
facilitys policy, notify nurse, follow instructions from the nurse
what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia? Ans: — Hyper-
occurs when people with diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
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