Diabetes Test 6

Question 1

Which one of the aforementioned chronic issues is linked to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Retinopathy, neuropathy, and coronary artery disease

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Fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, and cardiac arrhythmias

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Dizziness, dyspnea on exertion, and coronary artery disease

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Leg ulcers, cerebral ischemic events, and pulmonary infarcts

Question 2

The reason the nurse is aware that glucagon can be used to treat hypoglycemia is because:

Accepted Answer

Increases blood glucose levels

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Stimulates the release of insulin

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Provides more storage of glucose.

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Inhibits gluconeogenesis

Question 3

As part of the discharge plan, the nurse is instructing a client on how to administer insulin. Which insulin among the following begins to work the fastest?

Accepted Answer

lispro (Admelog)

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glargine (Toujeo)

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insulin NPH (Humulin N)

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insulin regular (Humulin R)

Question 4

Which nursing intervention should be used for a patient who complains of nausea and throws up an hour after taking glyburide (DiaBeta)?

Accepted Answer

Monitor blood glucose closely, and look for signs of hypoglycemia

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Give subcutaneous insulin and monitor blood glucose

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Monitor blood glucose, and assess for signs of hyperglycemia

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Give glyburide again

Question 5

A patient has infection-related diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following symptoms might the nurse observe when the illness worsens?

Accepted Answer

Kussmaul’s respirations and a fruity odor on the breath

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Shallow respirations and severe abdominal pain

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Cheyne-stokes respirations and foul-smelling urine

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Decreased respiration and increased urine output

Question 6

When it's time for bed, a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a fingerstick glucose level of 258 mg/dl. Insulin on a sliding scale is on order. The nurse needs to:

Accepted Answer

Administer the insulin as ordered

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Encourage the intake of fluids

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Give the client 1/2 c. of orange juice

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Call the physician

Question 7

Which of the following complications is prevented while providing insulin by rotating injection sites?

Accepted Answer

Insulin lipodystrophy

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Insulin edema

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Systemic allergic reactions

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Insulin resistance

Question 8

Which of the following electrolytes is forced into the cells by insulin from the plasma?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

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Phosphorus

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Calcium

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Magnesium

Question 9

Which of the following adjustments to a client's daily routine may be necessary for a client with type 1 diabetes when an infection is present?

Accepted Answer

More insulin

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Oral antidiabetic agents

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No changes

Answer

Less insulin

Question 10

Which of the following factors is the most typical cause of hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)?

Accepted Answer

Undiagnosed, untreated diabetes mellitus

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Undiagnosed, untreated hyperpituitarism

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Insulin overdose

Answer

Removal of the adrenal gland