Within the QMA scope are you allowed to give insulin - ANS No
The pancreas is located - ANS behind the stomach
The insulin administration education module must include - ANS At least 4 hours of classroom training
At least 2 hours with a registered nurse
What are th...
Within the QMA scope are you allowed to give insulin - ANS No
The pancreas is located - ANS behind the stomach
The insulin administration education module must include - ANS At least 4 hours of
classroom training
At least 2 hours with a registered nurse
What are the enzymes that help break down food - ANS Lipase
Amylase
Protease
The pancreas serves two important functions - ANS 1. Produces enzymes that break down
food in the intestines and
2. Produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
Lipase - ANS enzyme that breaks down fat
Protease - ANS enzyme that breaks down proteins
Amylase - ANS enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates
Two main hormones are produced by the pancreas - ANS insulin and glucagon
Glucagon - ANS Is released when blood sugar levels are low and the body needs energy
to feed cells
Are keystones good ? - ANS No
normal sugar level - ANS 70-110
Other names for diabetes - ANS Diabetes mellitus
Sugar diabetes
Hyperglycemia
, Type 1 diabetes - ANS The most common, chronic childhood disease. They are insulin
dependent
type 2 diabetes - ANS Produce insulin , but the body does not use it effectively. This is also
known as insulin resistance. May be related to poor lifestyle choices and excessive body fat.
Usually diagnosed in adulthood.
Symptoms of diabetes - ANS polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
Symptoms of hyperglycemia include - ANS Fruity breath
Blurred vision
Unusual weight loss
Extreme fatigue
Irritability
Polyuria ( frequent urination)
Polydipsia (frequent thirst)
Polyphagia (frequent extreme hunger)
Bradycardia - ANS slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
If the resident is observed or verbalizes signs/symptoms of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia the
qma should - ANS 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.
If the resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the QMA should - ANS Call
911 immediately
Notify the nurse on call or site of signs/symptoms
Take the residents blood glucose level
Stay with hot he resident until help arrives
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