QMA Insulin Documentation and Reporting 3

Question 1

A QMA draws up insulin and then is interrupted before giving it. What should the QMA do regarding documentation?

Accepted Answer

Discard the drawn insulin, document the discard, and start over when able

Answer

Drawn insulin that cannot be administered promptly must be discarded and the discard documented; it should never be left unattended or given by another staff member.

Question 2

Which report must a QMA complete if a resident receives insulin intended for a different resident?

Accepted Answer

A medication error/incident report and immediate nurse notification

Answer

Any medication error, including wrong-patient incidents, requires an incident report and immediate nurse notification regardless of whether harm is apparent.

Question 3

At shift change, the oncoming QMA notices the blood glucose log has a missing entry from the previous shift. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Report the missing entry to the charge nurse before proceeding

Answer

Missing documentation must be reported to the charge nurse immediately so the clinical team can assess whether any follow-up is needed.

Question 4

A QMA must document rotation of injection sites. Which body region is COMMONLY used and must be accurately charted?

Accepted Answer

Abdomen, thighs, upper arms, and buttocks

Answer

Approved subcutaneous injection sites include the abdomen, outer thighs, upper arms, and buttocks, and each site used must be documented to ensure proper rotation.

Question 5

How long are medication administration records typically retained in a long-term care facility in the US?

Accepted Answer

At least 5–7 years per state and federal regulations

Answer

Federal and state regulations generally require medical records, including MARs, to be retained for a minimum of 5–7 years.

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

QMA Insulin Documentation and Reporting 3