How many hours of classroom training do you need for the insulin class - Atleast 4
How many hours of practical training do you need for insulin class - Atleast 2 to 3 more than 4
The Qma must pass the competency (practical ) test with a - 100%
A Qma must pass the written test with atleast an - 88%
Prior to administration insulin at a license health facility the Qma must - Be supervised by an RN in
administering the insulin and sign off the Qmas competency.
Qmas who have successfully completed the insulin class will be listed on the Indiana Nurse Aide registry
as what ? - Qma - insulin administration certification sub-type
The endocrine is composed of ? - Many different glands and hormones which help control bodily
functions
Where is the pancreas located? - In the upper abdomen, behind the stomach
What cells are throughout the pancreas that secrete insulin and glucagon - The islet of langerhans
What does the pancreas do? - Produce enzymes that break down food in the intestines and produce
hormones that regulate blood sugar levels
3 main enzymes that are produced by the pancreas - Lipase (breaks down fats)
Protease ( breaks down protein)
Amylase (breaks down carbohydrates)
, What is the purpose for insulin ? - To carry glucose from the bloodstream into cells for use as energy and
fuel
What is glucagon used for? - it increases glucose availability to treat hypoglycemia
When do glucose levels reach peak time - 30 minutes
What 2 main hormones are produced by the pancreas - Insulin and glucagon
When do glucoses levels reach baseline - 3 hours
What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose or before meals blood glucose - 70-110
What prevents fat from being broken down into excessive amounts of substance called keystones -
Insulin
What are keystones ? - Chemicals your liver makes when you don't have enough insulin in your body to
turn sugar into energy
What is the process of ketoacidosis ? - When keystones buildup in the blood it makes the blood acidic
What is insulin important for protein utilization in the body ? - With out glucose in the cells the body will
break down proteins in the body you need
What is diabetes mellitus? - A disease in which the body does not produce or respond properly to insulin
polydipsia - excessive thirst
polyuria - excessive urination
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