QMA Insulin Qualified Medication Aide Exam

Question 1

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.

Correct Answer:

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

Question 2

When administering a subcutaneous insulin injection, what is the best practice for site rotation to prevent lipohypertrophy?

Use the same general area, like the abdomen, but inject at least one inch away from the previous spot. Alternate between the left arm and the right arm for every injection. Use the exact same injection spot for one week, then switch to a new area the next week. Only use the thigh for injections as it is the least sensitive area.

Correct Answer:

Use the same general area, like the abdomen, but inject at least one inch away from the previous spot.

Question 3

A resident's order requires mixing 12 units of NPH (cloudy) insulin and 5 units of Regular (clear) insulin. Which of the following describes the correct procedure for drawing the insulin into the syringe?

Draw up 12 units of NPH, then 5 units of Regular insulin into the same syringe. Inject 5 units of air into the Regular vial, then 12 units of air into the NPH vial, then draw up 12 units of NPH, and finally 5 units of Regular. Inject 12 units of air into the NPH vial, then 5 units of air into the Regular vial, then draw up 5 units of Regular, and finally 12 units of NPH. Draw up the two types of insulin in separate syringes and administer two separate injections.

Correct Answer:

Inject 12 units of air into the NPH vial, then 5 units of air into the Regular vial, then draw up 5 units of Regular, and finally 12 units of NPH.

Question 4

A QMA is administering insulin with a syringe and needle to an average-sized adult resident in the abdomen. The QMA has gently pinched the skin. At what angle should the needle be inserted?

15 degrees 45 degrees 90 degrees Parallel to the skin

Correct Answer:

90 degrees

Question 5

After administering an insulin injection via an insulin pen, what is the correct action the QMA should take before removing the needle from the resident's skin?

Immediately withdraw the needle and recap it. Massage the injection site to aid absorption. Hold the pen in place and count for up to 10 seconds. Wipe the site with an alcohol swab immediately after withdrawal.

Correct Answer:

Hold the pen in place and count for up to 10 seconds.

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