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QMA Insulin Test ( 2026/2027 Update) Questions and Answers
QMA Insulin Test ( 2026/2027 Update)
Questions and
Answers
Q: what can occur if blood sugar remains to low
Answer:
lead to seizures, coma, death
Q: what are 10 signs of hypoglycemia
Answer:
anxious, sweating,cold clammy, confused,fast heart
rate,dizziness,nausea,weakness,headache,blurred vision
Q: By recognizing S/S of Hyper and Hypo Glycemia what can be the outcome for the patient or
resident
Answer:
can save persons life, failure to recognize patients S/S can result in death
Q: what is the QMA resbonsible for when recognizing S/S of hypo/hyper glycemia
Answer:
Know Signs/Symptoms, know facilitys policy, notify nurse, follow instructions from the nurse
Q: what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia?
Answer:
Hyper- occurs when people with diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
Q: Cause result of hyperglycemia
Answer:
cause: infection , medications, stress, high food intake
Results: check blood sugar , contact nurse
Q: Cause result of Hypoglycemia
Answer:
Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much insulin intake, alcohol intake , lowfood intake
Q: QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia?
Answer:
1. emmedialty take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse instructions
Q: QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to high and
low?
Answer:
1. follow facility policy 2. notify nurse 3.follow nurse instruction
Q: QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to swallow or
combative.
Answer:
1. call 911 , 2.notify nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay with resident until help arrives
Q: Points to remember diabetic resident facts
Answer:
1. to be observed closely 2. proper action taken when changes occur 3. QMA must contact nurse
with any concerns and questions
Q: Why is diet important to diabetic
Answer:
Diet can play a significant role in diabetic management controls Blood sugar levels, and maintain
good weight
Q: How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident?
Answer:
Increases insulin activity , improves glucose tolerance and weight control
Q: What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics?
Answer:
Stimulate insulin secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of glucose , delays digestion of
carbohydrate in diet
Q: Why is insulin administered by injection
Answer:
to carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for energy and fuel
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