QMA INSULIN TRAINING QUESTIONS AND 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
wh...
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
Symptoms of hypoglycemia
tachycardia, excessive sweating (diaphoresis), light-headedness, visual disturbances
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
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