QMA Insulin Injection Sites and Site Rotation 2

Question 1

Exercise affects insulin absorption when insulin is injected into the thigh. What effect does exercise of the legs have?

Accepted Answer

It speeds up absorption from the thigh

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It slows absorption from the thigh

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It has no effect on absorption

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It causes insulin to degrade faster

Question 2

What is lipodystrophy in the context of insulin injection?

Accepted Answer

An abnormal change in fatty tissue at injection sites

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An infection at the injection site

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A type of allergic reaction to insulin

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Bruising caused by incorrect injection technique

Question 3

A QMA is about to inject insulin into a patient's upper arm. What angle is typically recommended for a standard insulin pen needle?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees

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30 degrees

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45 degrees

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60 degrees

Question 4

Which condition would require the QMA to avoid a specific injection site?

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue, bruising, or active infection at the site

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Mild redness from a healed injection

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Dry skin around the site

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A mole more than 2 inches from the planned injection

Question 5

When documenting insulin site rotation, what information should the QMA record?

Accepted Answer

The anatomical site used and any site abnormalities observed

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Only the dose administered

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The brand name of the insulin only

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The patient's preference for the next injection

Question 6

What is lipoatrophy?

Accepted Answer

Loss of subcutaneous fat at injection sites

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Thickening of tissue from repeated injections

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An increase in skin pigmentation at injection sites

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Swelling caused by incorrect needle depth

Question 7

Which factor can cause insulin to be accidentally injected into muscle rather than subcutaneous tissue?

Accepted Answer

Using a needle that is too long for the patient's body composition

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Using a very short needle

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Injecting too slowly

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Storing insulin at room temperature