Insulin Mixing Mastery Quiz

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Where should prefilled insulin syringes be stored?

In the refrigerator and warmed to room temperature before administration (correct)

On the kitchen counter for easy access

In the freezer for long-term storage

In a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight

Why is it important to inject air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?

To ensure accurate measurement of the insulin dose

To prevent the formation of a vacuum inside the bottle (correct)

To remove any impurities from the insulin

To increase the pressure inside the bottle for better insulin preservation

What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?

To reduce the need for insulin injections

To minimize the risk of allergic reactions

To prevent localized changes in fatty tissue (correct)

To increase insulin absorption rate

Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?

Abdomen Signup and view all the answers

How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?

Not more than once in 2 to 3 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Why should insulin not be injected into a limb that will be exercised?

It will cause the drug to be absorbed faster, which may result in hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient do to promote consistency in insulin absorption?

Use all available injection sites within one area rather than randomly rotating sites from area to area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

To avoid discomfort from cold injection Signup and view all the answers

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?

Regular insulin Signup and view all the answers

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

It contaminates the entire vial of clear insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?

70/30 Signup and view all the answers

For patients who have difficulty mixing insulins, what are the available options?

Premixed insulin, prefilled syringes, or taking 2 injections Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common insulin concentration used in the United States?

U-100 Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid clogging of the needle when storing prefilled syringes?

Store with the needle in an upright position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of injecting air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?

Prevent the formation of a vacuum inside the bottle Signup and view all the answers

Where is insulin absorbed the fastest in the body?

Abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to promote consistency in insulin absorption?

Systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area Signup and view all the answers

How should insulin vials not in use be stored?

Refrigerated Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate initial dosage of premixed insulin based on?

Ratio of NPH to regular insulin Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before administering prefilled insulin syringes?

Warm to room temperature Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid localized changes in fatty tissue due to insulin injections?

Systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

To prevent clogging of the needle Signup and view all the answers

How often should a patient use the exact same site for insulin injection?

Not more than once in 2 to 3 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a vial of insulin will be used up within 1 month?

It may be kept at room temperature Signup and view all the answers

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?

Regular insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?

70/30 Signup and view all the answers

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

It contaminates the entire vial of clear insulin Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important that patients prepare their insulin injections consistently from day to day?

To avoid drawing up the wrong dose in error Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?

To prevent lipodystrophy Signup and view all the answers

What should patients not do when injecting different types of insulin?

Inject one type of insulin into the bottle containing a different type of insulin Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if patients inject one type of insulin into the bottle containing a different type of insulin?

Contaminate the entire vial of the different type of insulin Signup and view all the answers

What are the options available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?

Abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

To improve patient comfort Signup and view all the answers

How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?

Never Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of NPL (neutral protamine lispro) to insulin lispro in some premixed insulins?

75/25 Signup and view all the answers

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?

The regular insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?

70/30 Signup and view all the answers

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

It contaminates the entire vial of clear insulin and alters its action Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

To prevent insulin crystallization Signup and view all the answers

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, which insulin should be drawn up first into the syringe, according to ADA recommendations?

The regular insulin Signup and view all the answers

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

It contaminates the entire vial of clear insulin Signup and view all the answers

What ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin is most common in premixed insulins?

70/30 Signup and view all the answers

What options are available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?

Premixed insulin, prefilled syringes, or taking 2 injections Signup and view all the answers

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Where should prefilled insulin syringes be stored?

Why is it important to inject air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?

What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?

Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?

How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?

Why should insulin not be injected into a limb that will be exercised?

What should the patient do to promote consistency in insulin absorption?

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?

For patients who have difficulty mixing insulins, what are the available options?

What is the most common insulin concentration used in the United States?

What should be done to avoid clogging of the needle when storing prefilled syringes?

What is the purpose of injecting air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?

Where is insulin absorbed the fastest in the body?

What should be done to promote consistency in insulin absorption?

How should insulin vials not in use be stored?

What is the appropriate initial dosage of premixed insulin based on?

What should be done before administering prefilled insulin syringes?

What should be done to avoid localized changes in fatty tissue due to insulin injections?

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

How often should a patient use the exact same site for insulin injection?

What should be done if a vial of insulin will be used up within 1 month?

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?

What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

Why is it important that patients prepare their insulin injections consistently from day to day?

What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?

What should patients not do when injecting different types of insulin?

What may happen if patients inject one type of insulin into the bottle containing a different type of insulin?

What are the options available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?

Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?

What is the ratio of NPL (neutral protamine lispro) to insulin lispro in some premixed insulins?

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?

What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?

When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, which insulin should be drawn up first into the syringe, according to ADA recommendations?

What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?

What ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin is most common in premixed insulins?

What options are available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?

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