QMA Insulin Injection Sites and Site Rotation

Question 1

Which of the following is the preferred injection site for insulin absorption in most patients?

Accepted Answer

Abdomen

Answer

Outer thigh

Answer

Upper arm

Answer

Buttocks

Question 2

Why is site rotation important when administering insulin?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the risk of lipohypertrophy

Answer

To increase insulin potency

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To prevent hypoglycemia

Answer

To reduce injection pain only

Question 3

How far apart should insulin injections be spaced within the same anatomical area?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Answer

At least 0.5 inch (1.3 cm)

Answer

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

At least 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Question 4

A patient has lipohypertrophy at their usual injection site. What should the QMA do?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the area and rotate to a different site

Answer

Continue using the site since it is less painful

Answer

Massage the area before injecting

Answer

Use a longer needle at the affected site

Question 5

Which injection site is associated with the SLOWEST insulin absorption?

Accepted Answer

Thigh

Answer

Abdomen

Answer

Upper arm

Answer

Buttocks

Question 6

What is a systematic rotation pattern that helps ensure all injection sites are used evenly?

Accepted Answer

Dividing the site into quadrants and rotating through them

Answer

Injecting randomly wherever the patient requests

Answer

Always using the dominant side of the body

Answer

Alternating only between the abdomen and thigh

Question 7

How far from the navel should insulin injections be avoided?

Accepted Answer

2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

0.5 inch (1.3 cm)

Answer

1 inch (2.5 cm)

Answer

3 inches (7.6 cm)