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Adult health 2 test 2 Quiz on Diabetes , created by Esmeralda Espitia on 04/02/2020.

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Diabetes

Question 1 of 10

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1. Which of the following symptoms do NOT present in hyperglycemia?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Extreme thirst

  • B. Hunger

  • C. Blood glucose <60 mg/dL

  • D. Glycosuria

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Question 2 of 10

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2. Type 1 diabetics typically have the following clinical characteristics:

Select one of the following:

  • A. Thin, young with ketones present in the urine

  • B. Overweight, young with no ketones present in the urine

  • C. Thin, older adult with glycosuria

  • D. Overweight, adult-aged with ketones present in the urine

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Question 3 of 10

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3. A patient with diabetes has a morning glucose of 50. The patient is sweaty, cold, and clammy. Which of the following nursing interventions is the MOST important?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Recheck the glucose level

  • B. Give the patient ½ cup (4 oz) of fruit juice

  • C. Call the doctor

  • D. Keep the patient nothing by mouth

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Question 4 of 10

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4. Which of the following patients is at most risk for Type 2 diabetes?

Select one of the following:

  • A. A 6 year old girl recovering from a viral infection with a family history of diabetes.

  • B. A 28 year old male with a BMI of 49.

  • C. A 76 year old female with a history of cardiac disease.

  • D. None of the options provided.

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Question 5 of 10

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5. The _____ ______ secrete insulin which are located in the _______.

Select one of the following:

  • A. Alpha cells, liver

  • B. Alpha cells, pancreas

  • C. Beta cells, liver

  • D. Beta cells, pancreas

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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6. A 36-year-old male is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following treatments do you expect the patient to be started on initially?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Diet and exercise regime

  • B. Metformin BID by mouth

  • C. Regular insulin subcutaneous

  • D. None, monitoring at this time is sufficient enough

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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7. Which of the following statements are true regarding Type 2 diabetes treatment?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Insulin and oral diabetic medications are administered routinely in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

  • B. Insulin may be needed during times of surgery or illness.

  • C. Insulin is never taken by the Type 2 diabetic.

  • D. Oral medications are the first line of treatment for newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetics.

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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8. What statement or statements are INCORRECT regarding Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Select one of the following:

  • A. DKA occurs mainly in Type 1 diabetics.

  • B. Ketones are present in the urine in DKA.

  • C. Cheyne-stokes breathing will always present in DKA.

  • D. Severe hypoglycemia is a hallmark sign in DKA.

  • E. Options C & D

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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9. A patient who has diabetes is nothing by mouth as prep for surgery. The patient states they feel like their blood sugar is low. You check the glucose and find it to be 52. The next nursing intervention would be to:

Select one of the following:

  • A. Administer Dextrose 50% IV per protocol

  • B. Continue to monitor the glucose

  • C. Give the patient 4 oz of fruit juice

  • D. None, this is a normal blood glucose reading

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Question 10 of 10

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10. A Type 2 diabetic may have all the following signs or symptoms EXCEPT:

Select one of the following:

  • A. Blurry vision

  • B. Ketones present in the urine

  • C. Glycosuria

  • D. Poor wound healing

Explanation

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