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QMA Insulin Storage and Handling Flashcards

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  1. How should a QMA dispose of a used insulin syringe after administration?

    Answer: Place it uncapped directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container

    Used insulin syringes must be placed uncapped into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container immediately after use to prevent needlestick injuries.

  2. Which insulin storage rule applies specifically to insulin glargine (Lantus)?

    Answer: Do not mix it with any other insulin in the same syringe

    Insulin glargine must never be mixed with other insulins because mixing alters its pH and changes its pharmacokinetic profile, making it unpredictable.

  3. What information must a QMA verify on the insulin label before administration?

    Answer: Name of insulin, concentration, expiration date, and appearance

    Before administering insulin, the QMA must verify the insulin name, concentration (U-100 etc.), expiration date, and visual appearance for abnormalities.

  4. What is the maximum number of times an insulin vial stopper should be punctured before the vial is considered compromised?

    Answer: There is no fixed maximum, but each puncture should use a new sterile needle and the stopper should be inspected for integrity

    While no strict puncture limit exists, each withdrawal must use a new sterile needle, and the stopper should be inspected for damage or coring before each use.

  5. When should a shared insulin vial (used for multiple residents) be discarded?

    Answer: Shared insulin vials are never permitted — each resident must have their own dedicated vial

    Insulin vials must never be shared between residents due to the risk of cross-contamination and bloodborne pathogen transmission; each resident requires their own vial.

  6. A QMA finds an insulin vial that has been left out of the refrigerator for an unknown period of time. What is the safest action?

    Answer: Discard the vial and report the situation to the nurse

    When the storage history of insulin is unknown, the safest action is to discard it and report to the supervising nurse to ensure resident safety.

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