QMA insulin training Exam Questions
with Answers
how many class hours are required for insulin - -4-8
- how many clinical hours are required - -at least 2 nor more than 4
- what system is insulin made from - -Endocrine system
- three types of enzymes produced by the pancreas - -lipase, protease,
amylase
- what two hormones are produced by the pancreas - -insulin and glucagon
- symptoms of diabetes mellitus - -polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
- type 2 diabetes - -Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults
and most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high blood
glucose resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's
inability to compensate with increased insulin production.
- type 1 diabetes mellitus - -diabetes in which no beta-cell production of
insulin occurs and the patient is dependent on insulin for survival
- If the resident is observed or verbalizes signs/ symptoms of
hyperglycemia / hypoglycemia the QMA should - -Immediately take the
resident's blood glucose level; Notify the nurse on call or on site of both
signs/ symptoms and blood glucose level; and follow the nurse's instructions.
- true or false diet plays a significant role in diabetic management - -true
- most common forms of insulin - -rapid, short acting, intermediate, long
acting
- Why can't insulin be taken orally? - -the stomach would simply break down
the protein before it could get into the blood stream.
- residents receiving scheduled insulin should. - -Receive the insulin
injection at the scheduled time. Eat at the scheduled time. Be observed for
any changes in activity, behavior or condition. Have any changes reported to
the nurse on call or on site.
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