NCLEX Insulin Administration Safety Quiz
Test your knowledge on safe insulin administration practices, protocols, and critical nursing considerations.
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Question 1: Which statement about insulin storage is correct?
All insulin types must be refrigerated at all times
Unopened insulin vials should be stored at room temperature
Opened insulin can be kept at room temperature for up to 28 days
Insulin pens should never be stored in the refrigerator
Question 2: When administering insulin, which site rotation pattern is most appropriate?
Random rotation between all available sites
Systematic rotation within the same anatomical area
Using the same exact spot for consistency
Alternating between arms only
Question 3: A patient is prescribed Regular insulin. How long before meals should it be administered?
Immediately before eating
30 minutes before eating
1 hour before eating
15 minutes before eating
Question 4: Which nursing action is correct when mixing NPH and Regular insulin in the same syringe?
Draw NPH first, then Regular
Draw Regular first, then NPH
The order doesn't matter
These insulins should never be mixed
Question 5: A patient's blood glucose is 50 mg/dL before a scheduled insulin dose. What is the appropriate nursing action?
Administer the full insulin dose
Hold the insulin and treat the hypoglycemia
Administer half the insulin dose
Continue with normal routine
Question 6: Which angle is correct for subcutaneous insulin injection in an adult with normal body mass?
45 degrees
90 degrees
15 degrees
60 degrees
Question 7: What is the maximum amount of insulin that should be administered in a single subcutaneous injection?
2 mL
1 mL (100 units)
3 mL
0.5 mL
Question 8: After administering insulin, how long should the needle remain in place?
Remove immediately
Count to 5-10 seconds
Count to 30 seconds
Count to 2 seconds