Olenik pt 4

Question 1

pt types for pumps

Answer 1

multiple daily injections
poor glycemic control despite basal-bolus therapy
comfortable self managing insulin dosage
comfortable with technology
maintains regular appointment/checks
financially capable/insured benefit

Question 2

what insulin is used in pump delivery?

Answer 2

rapid-acting insulin only

Question 3

components of insulin pump

Answer 3

insulin pump
insulin
reservoir
infusion set

Question 4

insulin pump

Answer 4

engine
controls how much insulin is administered

Question 5

insulin

Answer 5

fuel
rapid-acting insulin only

Question 6

reservoir

Answer 6

gas tank
inserts into the pump to hold the insulin

Question 7

infusion set

Answer 7

tires
delivers the insulin from the reservoir to the body

Question 8

open loop system

Answer 8

bg levels –> sensing –> insulin delivery
basal rates can be preset

Question 9

hybrid closed-loop system

Answer 9

self driving car
HCL

Question 10

manual mode HCL

Answer 10

basal rates are pre-programmed
bolus for food and corrections
may be used with or without cGM

Question 11

auto mode HCL

Answer 11

basal rates are automatically adjusted according to an algorithm
bolusing for food is necessay
cGM is required

Question 12

Which patient(s) listed below would be considered a good candidate for
insulin pump therapy?
A. 7 y.o. female with DM1 who is entirely insulin dependent
B. 45 y.o. male with DM2 who injects insulin glargine once daily
C. 68 y.o. female with DM2 who injects insulin ac & hs but is uncomfortable with
technology
D. 29 y.o. male with DM2 who injects insulin ac & hs but routinely misses
scheduled follow-up appointments

Answer 12

A) 7 y.o. female with DM1 who is entirely insulin dependent

Question 13

Which of the following insulins is indicated for use in insulin pumps?

Answer 13

Novolog

Question 14

Which component of the insulin pump is responsible for holding the insulin?

Answer 14

the reservoir