NURS 122 - EXAM 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Obesity, unhealthy diet, age 45 and older, sedentary Type 2 diabetes risk factors
lifestyle, having a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes Diabetes that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and is
characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose
levels.
type 2 diabetes Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and most often obese
individuals and that is characterized by high blood glucose resulting from
impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with
increased insulin production.
gestational diabetes a form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies
-Do NOT skip meals Diabetic Diet- what to know
-eat a well-balanced diet including carbs, protein, and
healthy fats
-increase fiber intake, decrease fat intake
-simple vs complex carbohydrates
-Take medications as prescribed How can diabetes be managed successfully?
-exercise
-check blood sugar before meals and bedtime
-healthy diet
Hyperglycemia Abnormally high/elevated blood glucose level, >200 mg/dL.
Hypoglycemia Abnormally low blood glucose level, <70 mg/dL.
Normal Blood Sugar Range 70 - 130 mg/dL
, Insulin A hormone that is necessary in transporting glucose from the blood into the cells.
Without this important hormone the glucose remains in the blood, causing an
increased blood sugar
Fingerstick Blood Sugar (FSBS) a method of checking blood sugar by collecting a sample of capillary blood with
a lancet
If below 70-90 and patient can swallow, give a small cup Actions for Hypoglycemia?
of orange juice; if unable to swallow or unconscious,
follow facility protocol; potential standing orders for
Dextrose 50%; reassess patient in 10-15 minutes
Dextrose 50% Used for hypoglycemia to counteract hyperinsulinism and raise blood sugar
quickly
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) glycosylated hemoglobin; blood test used to measure a person's average blood
glucose over 2-3 months
Assess finger stick blood sugar and administer insulin as Actions for hyperglycemia?
ordered or contact provider for orders.
Insulin Onset When insulin will start working.
Insulin Peak When insulin will be the strongest.
Insulin Duration How long insulin will last.
Intake and Output (I&O) Monitoring patient liquids intake and output as part of diabetes management.
pale, cool, clammy skin, hunger, nausea, shaking, Signs/Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
increased irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating,
headache, dizziness, drowsiness/lethargy
hot, dry, flushed skin, thirst, fatigue/weakness, sleepiness, Signs/Symptoms of Hyperglycemia
sweet odor to breath, increased urination
rapid acting insulin lispro, aspart, glulisine
onset: 5-10 minutes
peaks: 30-90 minutes
short acting insulin Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
onset: 30 minutes-1hr
peaks: 2-3 hours
CORRECT Answers
Obesity, unhealthy diet, age 45 and older, sedentary Type 2 diabetes risk factors
lifestyle, having a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes Diabetes that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and is
characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose
levels.
type 2 diabetes Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and most often obese
individuals and that is characterized by high blood glucose resulting from
impaired insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with
increased insulin production.
gestational diabetes a form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies
-Do NOT skip meals Diabetic Diet- what to know
-eat a well-balanced diet including carbs, protein, and
healthy fats
-increase fiber intake, decrease fat intake
-simple vs complex carbohydrates
-Take medications as prescribed How can diabetes be managed successfully?
-exercise
-check blood sugar before meals and bedtime
-healthy diet
Hyperglycemia Abnormally high/elevated blood glucose level, >200 mg/dL.
Hypoglycemia Abnormally low blood glucose level, <70 mg/dL.
Normal Blood Sugar Range 70 - 130 mg/dL
, Insulin A hormone that is necessary in transporting glucose from the blood into the cells.
Without this important hormone the glucose remains in the blood, causing an
increased blood sugar
Fingerstick Blood Sugar (FSBS) a method of checking blood sugar by collecting a sample of capillary blood with
a lancet
If below 70-90 and patient can swallow, give a small cup Actions for Hypoglycemia?
of orange juice; if unable to swallow or unconscious,
follow facility protocol; potential standing orders for
Dextrose 50%; reassess patient in 10-15 minutes
Dextrose 50% Used for hypoglycemia to counteract hyperinsulinism and raise blood sugar
quickly
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) glycosylated hemoglobin; blood test used to measure a person's average blood
glucose over 2-3 months
Assess finger stick blood sugar and administer insulin as Actions for hyperglycemia?
ordered or contact provider for orders.
Insulin Onset When insulin will start working.
Insulin Peak When insulin will be the strongest.
Insulin Duration How long insulin will last.
Intake and Output (I&O) Monitoring patient liquids intake and output as part of diabetes management.
pale, cool, clammy skin, hunger, nausea, shaking, Signs/Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
increased irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating,
headache, dizziness, drowsiness/lethargy
hot, dry, flushed skin, thirst, fatigue/weakness, sleepiness, Signs/Symptoms of Hyperglycemia
sweet odor to breath, increased urination
rapid acting insulin lispro, aspart, glulisine
onset: 5-10 minutes
peaks: 30-90 minutes
short acting insulin Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
onset: 30 minutes-1hr
peaks: 2-3 hours
