A qma who wants to administer insulin must take a course that includes at least: - At least 4 hours of
classroom education and at least 2 hours of clinical instruction.
Prior to administering insulin at a licensed health facility the QMA shall do training with: - A registered
nurse
Purpose of insulin - to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel
2 main hormones that the pancreas secretes: - Glucagon and Insulin
Normal blood glucose range - 70-110
What do the Islet's of Langerhans produce? - Insulin
What is another name of diabetes? - Sugar diabetes and Hyperglycemia
Symptoms of diabetes include- - Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphasic or
(D all are correct)
Which type of diabetes is insulin dependent and also called juvenile? - Type 1
All of the following are signs of hyperglycaemia EXCEPT - Diarrhea
All of the following are signs of hypoglycemia EXCEPT - Bradycardia
, If the resident is alert awake and a blood glucose level is below or above specific parameters, a QMA
should all of the following EXCEPT: - Call 911
If the resident is observed or verbalises signs of hypo/hyperglycaemia, the Qma should - Immediately
take the blood glucose level ,Notify the nurse on call or site, Follow the nurses instructions
If the resident is unconscious, can't swallow or combative, the Qma should do all of the following
EXCEPT: - Take the pulse
Diet management of a diabetic resident should include: - Consistent meals and snacks
Physical activity in a diabetic resident will - increase insulin sensitivity
Oral hypoglycaemic medication works to - Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the
amount of glucose released by the liver, delay the digestion of carbohydrates
D. All of the above
T or F:
It is important for diabetics to eat at scheduled times throughout the day? - True
T or F:
Insulin is administered by injection because it is destroyed in the urinary tract. - False
When should rapid acting insulin be given? - Just before or after eating
What is long acting insulin? - Insulin given in the morning or bedtime that lasts throughout the whole
day.
When should short acting insulin be given? - Insulin given 45 minutes prior to eating
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