Medication Aide Insulin Module Exam 2024 Questions & Answers Graded A+.

Hypoglycemia symptoms may include {Ans: Disoriented behavior, coma, seizure and unconsciousness}Glucagon {Ans: A hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas. it raises blood glucose.}Subcutaneous {Ans: Beneath the skin; and area that is rich in fat and blood vessels.}Ketones {Ans: Acidic substances produced when the body uses fat, instead of sugar, for energy}What are the general guidelines for administering subcutaneous injections? {Ans: Follow the 5 rights of medication administration, standard precaution procedures, an appropriate syringe unit must have U-100 insulin with U-100 syringes, correct sight for injection, clean with alcohol swabs, hold syringe like a dart, ( not a plunger), use a smooth, quick, dart-like motion to insert into clients skin, correct angle is 45 degrees to 90 degrees for injection, do not pull back on the plunger(aspirate), inject slowly, remove with a quick smooth motion, discard the syringe into a hard-walled (sharps) container, Observe the client for any signs of hypersensitivity, Document on the MAR according to the facility policy.}Polydipsia {Ans: Increased thirst}