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2 Insulin Therapy Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

Written response

1 point

Unless the person's specific instructions say otherwise, how many minutes before a meal is regular human insulin commonly taken? Enter the number of minutes.

True or false

1 point

A person with type 1 diabetes should stop taking basal insulin whenever they are not eating.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the term for thickened or lumpy tissue associated with repeatedly injecting insulin into the same spot?

Choose one

1 point

Which injection practice helps reduce site problems and support more consistent absorption?

A
Inject repeatedly into the same exact spot.
B
Rotate injection points within an appropriate body area and avoid abnormal or damaged skin.
C
Inject into muscle for faster absorption.
D
Rub the injection site vigorously after every dose.

Choose one

1 point

A patient is prescribed rapid-acting insulin with meals. Which instruction is safest?

A
Take it at the same time every day, regardless of meals.
B
Follow the prescribed timing for that specific insulin and coordinate the dose with the meal.
C
Always take it two hours after eating.
D
Replace it with long-acting insulin if the meal is delayed.

Choose all

1 point

A patient uses two insulin products and is preparing an injection. Which actions are safe? Select all correct choices.

A
Check the product name and prescribed dose before each injection.
B
Follow that product's storage and use instructions.
C
Identify the insulin by pen color alone.
D
Assume all pens contain the same insulin concentration.

Choose all

1 point

An alert adult who can swallow has a glucose reading of 62 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L). Which steps are part of the usual 15–15 approach? Select all correct choices.

A
Take about 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate.
B
Recheck glucose after 15 minutes and repeat treatment if it is still below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L).
C
Wait an hour before checking glucose again.
D
Take insulin to bring the low glucose back up.

Written response

1 point

Under the usual 15–15 approach, if glucose remains below what value after the 15-minute recheck should treatment be repeated? Enter the value in mg/dL.

Choose one

1 point

A patient has taken their prescribed rapid-acting mealtime dose, but the meal is unexpectedly delayed. What is the best response?

A
Take another full dose.
B
Follow the care plan for delayed or missed meals, check glucose as directed, and seek help if unsure; do not guess or repeat the dose.
C
Exercise vigorously to use up the insulin.
D
Skip all future insulin, including basal insulin.

True or false

1 point

A patient's glucose remains above target shortly after a rapid-acting correction dose. Immediately repeating the full correction dose is a safe general response.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

A patient may change or substitute an insulin dose or type without guidance from the prescribing clinician if they think it is needed.

A
True
B
False

Open ended

1 point

A person using insulin is unconscious and suspected of having severe hypoglycemia. What should a bystander do, and what should they avoid?

Choose one

1 point

In a basal–bolus plan, which statement correctly describes the roles of basal and mealtime insulin?

A
Basal insulin covers meals, while mealtime insulin controls glucose overnight.
B
Basal insulin provides background coverage between meals and overnight; mealtime insulin covers food and may include a prescribed correction dose.
C
Both types are used only when glucose is above target.
D
Basal insulin can be omitted by people with type 1 diabetes whenever they are not eating.

Choose one

1 point

A person is prescribed rapid-acting insulin with meals. Which approach should they use when planning a dose?

A
Take it at the same time every day regardless of meals.
B
Follow the prescribed timing for that specific insulin and coordinate the dose with the meal.
C
Always take it two hours after eating.
D
Replace it with long-acting insulin if the meal is delayed.

Choose one

1 point

Which injection practice can help reduce site problems and support more consistent insulin absorption?

A
Use the exact same injection point each time.
B
Rotate injection points within an appropriate body area and avoid abnormal or damaged skin.
C
Inject into muscle to make absorption faster.
D
Rub the site vigorously after each dose.

Choose one

1 point

A person uses two insulin products and is preparing an injection. Which action best reduces the risk of a product mix-up?

A
Identify the insulin by pen color alone.
B
Check the product name and prescribed dose before each injection, and follow that product's storage and use instructions.
C
Use any insulin that looks clear, even if it is expired.
D
Assume all insulin pens contain the same concentration.

Choose one

1 point

A person has taken their prescribed rapid-acting mealtime dose, but the meal is unexpectedly delayed. What is the safest response?

A
Take another full dose to make up for the delayed meal.
B
Follow the care plan for delayed or missed meals, check glucose as directed, and seek help if unsure.
C
Exercise vigorously to use up the insulin.
D
Skip all future insulin, including basal insulin.

Written response

1 point

Insulin formulations can differ in how quickly they act and how long they continue working. What is the term for the latter property?

Fill in the blank

1 point

Two people who use insulin are preparing injections. Complete the safety rule: Each person should use their own needle; an insulin must not be shared.

Fill in the blank

1 point

A patient offers their insulin pen to another person after changing the needle. Complete the safety rule: The insulin must not be shared, even when a fresh needle is attached.

2 Insulin Therapy Online Quiz Questions

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