QMA Insulin Sliding Scale Insulin 4

Question 1

A sliding scale order states: 'Give 4 units for glucose 201-250, 6 units for 251-300.' A resident's glucose is 249 mg/dL. How many units are given?

Accepted Answer

4 units

Answer

249 mg/dL falls within the 201-250 range, so 4 units is the correct dose per the order.

Question 2

Which of the following is a reason to withhold a sliding scale insulin dose and contact the nurse BEFORE administering?

Accepted Answer

The resident has a known allergy to the prescribed insulin type

Answer

A known allergy to the prescribed insulin is a contraindication; the QMA must notify the nurse immediately before giving the medication.

Question 3

What does it mean if a rapid-acting insulin vial appears cloudy?

Accepted Answer

It is expired or contaminated and should not be used

Answer

Rapid-acting and regular insulins should be clear; cloudiness indicates contamination, precipitation, or expiration, and the vial must not be used.

Question 4

A QMA is preparing to check a resident's blood glucose. The glucometer displays 'LO.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose is critically low, below the device's measurable range

Answer

'LO' on a glucometer means blood glucose is below the device's minimum measurable threshold, indicating a critically low glucose level requiring immediate action.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of a sliding scale insulin protocol?

Accepted Answer

To correct elevated blood glucose readings with dose adjustments based on current glucose level

Answer

Sliding scale insulin provides dose adjustments based on current blood glucose readings to correct hyperglycemia as it occurs.

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QMA Insulin Sliding Scale Insulin 4