QMA Insulin Administration Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated
2024/2025 Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | With Expert Solutions
endocrine system - the pancreas is a gland in what body system?
insulin and glucagon - the pancreas secretes which two hormones?
What is the normal fasting or a.c. blood sugar range? - 70-10
What is the purpose of Insulin? - to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy
and fuel.
What is ketoacidosis? - when the body starts breaking down fat too quickly. the liver processes the fat
into fuel called ketones, which cause the blood to become acidic
What is diabetes mellitus? - a disease of hormone production and regulation originating in the pancreas
that inhibits needed glucose that is used for energy
What is another term for DM? - hyperglycemia
What are the 7 signs of DM? - polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, unusual weight loss,
extreme fatigue, irritability
What are the 2 types of DM? - Type I and Type II( insulin resistant)
How do type 1 and type II differ? - type I is usually diagnosed in childhood, type II is usually diagnosed in
adulthood
What are the 3 p's of hyperglycemia? - polyuria- frequent urination to get excess sugar out of the body,
polydipsia- frequent thirst to make up for the fluid loss from polyuria, polyphagia- frequent hunger
because the body is trying to get that extra sugar for energy.
, 8 signs of hyperglycemia - polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, unusual weight loss, blurred vision, fruity
odor breath, extreme fatigue, irritability
What can occur if blood sugar levels remain to low? - The endocrine system will release adrenaline. if it
stays low for to long it could lead to seizures, coma, or death
What are 10 signs of hypoglycemia? - jittery-anxious-irritable, sweating chills, skin pale cold clammy,
confusion, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue-weakness, blurred vision, headache
What is the difference in onset of hyper and hypo? - hyperglycemia is gradual
hypoglycemia is rapid
What are the causes/results of hyperglycemia? - cause is infection, medication, stress, high food intake.
result is high blood sugar, diabetic coma
What are the causes/ results of hypoglycemia? - cause is nausea and vomiting, too much insulin, alcohol
intake, low food intake
result is low blood sugar, insulin reaction
What must be available of the QMA to follow? - the physician's orders
Why is the diabetic residents diet important in managing DM? - skipping or omitting meals can cause
changes in blood sugar levels, for that reason meal consumption is important
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - physical activity increases insulin sensitivity,
improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat DM? - stimulate insulin secretion in the
pancreas, decreases the amount of glucose released by the liver, delays the digestion of carbohydrates
in the diet
Why is insulin administered by injection? - because it is destroyed in the digestive tract
