Insulin Administration: Quiz

T/F: Insulin that is 100 units/mL must use a U-100 syringe.

True

T/F: A continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pump uses long-acting insulins.

False: uses rapid-or-fast-acting insulins

T/F: Lantus and Levemir can be mixed with regular insulin.

False

T/F: Regular insulin should be drawn up before NPH insulin.

True: Clear before cloudy (except for Lantus and Levemir which cannot be mixed)

T/F: The angle of a subcutaneous injection for a normal sized person is 45 degrees.

True: If they are heavier it can be increased to 90.