QMA Insulin Administration Technique 3

Question 1

Before administering a subcutaneous insulin injection, the QMA should clean the injection site with an alcohol swab and then:

Accepted Answer

Allow the alcohol to dry completely before injecting

Answer

Allowing alcohol to dry completely before injection prevents stinging and reduces the risk of introducing alcohol into the tissue.

Question 2

An insulin pen needle should be primed before each injection to:

Accepted Answer

Remove air bubbles and confirm the pen is working correctly

Answer

Priming removes air from the needle and verifies that insulin flows properly, ensuring accurate dose delivery.

Question 3

When using a U-100 insulin syringe to draw up 22 units of insulin, the QMA should fill the syringe to the:

Accepted Answer

22 unit mark

Answer

On a U-100 insulin syringe, each unit mark corresponds to one unit of U-100 insulin, so 22 units aligns with the 22-unit mark.

Question 4

A patient with thin subcutaneous tissue requires an insulin injection. The QMA should:

Accepted Answer

Pinch the skin and use a 45-degree angle

Answer

Pinching the skin and using a 45-degree angle helps ensure the needle reaches the subcutaneous layer without entering muscle in thin patients.

Question 5

Which action is required before each insulin administration regardless of the setting?

Accepted Answer

Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers

Answer

Using two patient identifiers before every medication administration is a universal safety requirement to prevent medication errors.

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test