QMA Insulin Qualified Medication Aide Exam

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A QMA is preparing to administer insulin using an insulin pen for the first time on a resident. After attaching a new needle, what is the immediate next step to ensure the pen is ready and will deliver an accurate dose?

Dial the prescribed dose and administer it to the resident. Wipe the needle with an alcohol swab before injection. Prime the pen by dialing 2 units and pressing the injection button until a drop of insulin appears. Gently shake the insulin pen to mix the contents thoroughly.

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Prime the pen by dialing 2 units and pressing the injection button until a drop of insulin appears.

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