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QMA INSULIN PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Question 1: Which insulin is long acting insulin?
CORRECT ANSWER : Insulin glargine (Lantus)
Question 2: Which insulin is rapid acting insulin?
CORRECT ANSWER : Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart)
Question 3: Which insulin is cloudy?
CORRECT ANSWER : Intermediate (NPH)
Question 4: Where is glucagon secreted from?
CORRECT ANSWER : pancreas (alpha cells)
Question 5: What syringe should a QMA use for injecting
insulin?
CORRECT ANSWER : U100
Question 6: What does amylase break down?
CORRECT ANSWER : Carbohydrates (starches)
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Question 7: What is the onset time for Novolin R?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1/2 hour-1 hour
Question 8: What do the Islets of Langerhans do?
CORRECT ANSWER : secrete insulin and glucagon
Question 9: What length of needle is correct to use for insulin
injection?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1/4- 5/8
Question 10: What is true regarding injection via insulin pen?
CORRECT ANSWER : Each needle needs primed with 2 units,
insert pen at 90 degrees angle in the skin, must keep needle in resident for 10 seconds after insulin administration.
Question 11: What kind of insulin starts to act in 2-4 hours after
injecting, and has a peak lasting 4-10 hours?
CORRECT ANSWER : Humulin N, Novolin N
Question 12: Can Qma's administer Trulicity and Victoza?
CORRECT ANSWER : No.
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Question 13: Your diabetic patient complains of a headache, is
extra moody, and keeps dropping things. What should the QMA suspect?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hypoglycemia
Question 14: During care of your diabetic patient you notice she
is warm and flushed, but is not sweating. You smell sweetness to her breathe. What should you suspect?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hyperglycemia
Question 15: Pain, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet
are common symptoms of what?
CORRECT ANSWER : Peripheral
Question 16: Your diabetic patient with COPD has started
taking dexamethasone for an exacerbation. What should the QMA expect to see and/or be aware of?
CORRECT ANSWER : increase in blood glucose levels
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Question 17: What is true regarding injection via vial and
syringe?
CORRECT ANSWER : the needle should be inserted into the
skin at a 45-90 degree angle, air must be injected into the vial equal to the amount ordered prior to withdrawing insulin, must keep in resident 5 seconds after insulin administration.
Question 18: You enter you diabetic patients room and are
unable to arouse him. He is breathing normally and has a rapid heart rate. He is pale, cool, and his skin is moist. What should you do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Call the nurse for help
Question 19: The time that a medication is working the hardest
and is the most effective is called?
CORRECT ANSWER : Peak
Question 20: When inspecting the vial of Humalog for a
resident, the following should stop the QMA for administering it
CORRECT ANSWER : cloudy appearance, 60 days since it was
opened