QMA Insulin QMA Scope of Practice 2

Question 1

A QMA is asked to adjust a resident's sliding scale insulin dose based on the nurse's verbal instruction over the phone. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and wait for a written or verified order before making any change

Answer

QMAs must follow written, authorized orders and should not adjust insulin doses based solely on verbal phone instructions without proper documentation.

Question 2

Which of the following tasks falls WITHIN a QMA's scope of practice regarding insulin administration?

Accepted Answer

Drawing up and administering a prescribed subcutaneous insulin dose

Answer

Drawing up and administering subcutaneous insulin per a valid written order is within QMA scope after completing required training.

Question 3

A resident refuses their insulin injection. What should the QMA do?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and immediately notify the supervising nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse treatment; the QMA must document the refusal and notify the nurse promptly.

Question 4

A QMA notices a resident's prescribed insulin is a new brand unfamiliar to them. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Consult the supervising nurse and review medication information before administering

Answer

When unfamiliar with a medication, the QMA should consult the nurse and review available drug information to ensure safe administration.

Question 5

Which action would place a QMA OUTSIDE their scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Independently deciding to hold insulin because blood glucose seems normal

Answer

Independently deciding to hold or modify insulin dosing without nurse direction exceeds QMA scope of practice.

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

QMA Insulin QMA Scope of Practice 2