QMA Insulin Certification

What angle should you insert the insulin needle?

45-90 degrees

Which insulin has a cloudy appearance?

Intermediate acting insulin: NPH Humulin N NPH Novolin N

Intermediate acting insulin

NPH Humulin N - Cloudy NPH Novolin N - Cloudy Onset 2-4 Hours Peak 4-10 Hours Duration 10-16 Hours

What type of needle is used for insulin?

25-27 gauge 1/4 - 5/8 inch

Regular insulin

Humulin R - Clear Novolin R - Clear Onset 30 min-1 Hour Peak 2-4 Hours Duration 5-7 Hours

What type of insulin can QMA NOT administer?

U-500

How long do you keep the insulin need in place after administration?

Vial - count to 5 Pen- count to 10

Long acting insulin

glargine (Lantus) - Clear detemir (Levemir) Onset 2-4 Hours Peakless Duration 0-24 Hours

Rapid acting insulin

lispro (Humalog) - Clear aspart (Novolog) - Clear Onset < 15 min Peak 1-2 Hours Duration 3-4 Hours