QMA Insulin Types and Administration Techniques

Question 1

Which type of insulin is typically used for rapid control of blood sugar levels after meals?

Accepted Answer

Rapid-acting insulin

Answer

Long-acting insulin

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Intermediate-acting insulin

Answer

Insulin glargine

Question 2

Which of the following is a key characteristic of long-acting insulin?

Accepted Answer

It is used to provide basal insulin coverage for 24 hours

Answer

It works quickly to reduce blood sugar after meals

Answer

It is only used for type 1 diabetes

Answer

It is injected only once a week

Question 3

What is the preferred injection site for insulin administration?

Accepted Answer

Abdomen

Answer

Upper arm

Answer

Lower back

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Foot

Question 4

Why is it important for a QMA to rotate insulin injection sites?

Accepted Answer

To minimize the risk of skin irritation or lipohypertrophy

Answer

To avoid causing infection

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To prevent insulin from becoming ineffective

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To ensure faster insulin absorption

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct technique for administering a subcutaneous insulin injection?

Accepted Answer

Pinch the skin and inject at a 90-degree angle into fatty tissue

Answer

Inject insulin into a vein at a 45-degree angle

Answer

Inject insulin into a muscle

Answer

Inject insulin into the abdominal muscle