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QMA Insulin Administration Test (Latest 2026/2027 Update) 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| Already Grade A
QMA Insulin Administration Test (Latest
2026/2027 Update) 100% Correct| Questions
and Verified Answers| Already Grade A
Q: The Islets of Langerhans are
Answer:
clusters of cells throughout the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon
Q: The purpose of insulin is to
Answer:
carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel
Q: When there are too many ketones circulating in the blood
Answer:
ketoacidosis
Q: Insulin is also important in ____________ utilization by the body
Answer:
protein
Q: What length of needle is correct to use for insulin injection?
Answer:
¼ - 5/8 inch
Q: Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are common symptoms
Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy
Q: QMA's can inject Trulicity and Victoza
Answer:
FALSE
Q: Which syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin?
Answer:
U100
Q: The Insulin Certified QMA is required to have ___ additional hour(s) on in-servicing each
year to maintain their insulin certification.
Answer:
1 hour
Q: If your resident is unable to swallow, combative, or unconscious the first thing the QMA
should do is
Answer:
CALL 911 FIRST
Q: The resident is ALERT/AWAKE and blood glucose level is below or above a specific level.
What is the first thing the QMA should do?
Answer:
Follow the facilities policy/procedure related to insulin administration
Q: Your resident is OBSERVED or VERBALIZED s/s of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia, the
first action from the QMA should be
Answer:
Take the residents blood glucose level
Q: Mrs. Smith has a blood glucose level of 40 is awake and alert the QMA should
Answer:
Notify the nurse
Q: What kind of Insulin starts to act in 2-4 hrs after injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10hrs?
Answer:
Novolin N
Q: What do the Islets of Langerhans do?
Answer:
Secrete insulin and glucagon from the pancreas
Q: In what ways do ORAL hypoglycemic medications work?
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