QMA Insulin QMA Scope of Practice 5

Question 1

A QMA is asked by a family member to administer an extra insulin dose because the resident 'seems high.' What should the QMA do?

Accepted Answer

Decline and notify the nurse, who can assess and determine next steps

Answer

Family members cannot authorize medication administration; the QMA must decline and notify the nurse for appropriate clinical evaluation.

Question 2

After administering insulin, the QMA observes the resident becoming sweaty and confused. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising nurse immediately and stay with the resident

Answer

Signs of hypoglycemia after insulin administration are an emergency requiring immediate nurse notification while staying with the resident for safety.

Question 3

Which best describes QMA documentation requirements after insulin administration?

Accepted Answer

The QMA must document the dose, site, time, and resident response in the MAR promptly after administration

Answer

The administering QMA is responsible for timely, accurate documentation of each insulin dose in the medication administration record.

Question 4

A QMA is certified to administer insulin but is assigned to a unit where insulin pens are used instead of vials and syringes. What must occur first?

Accepted Answer

The QMA should receive competency verification for insulin pen use before administering

Answer

Competency with the specific delivery device must be verified before the QMA independently uses an insulin pen in clinical practice.

Question 5

What is the QMA's responsibility if they believe a nurse's insulin order contains a potential error?

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern with the nurse before administering and seek clarification

Answer

QMAs have a professional duty to question orders they believe may be erroneous and must seek clarification before administering any potentially incorrect dose.

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

(QMA Insulin) Qualified Medication Aides Insulin Practice Test

QMA Insulin QMA Scope of Practice 5