GALEN CHRONIC EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING NUR 257 STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Caring for 75 yr old diabetic patient, what actions should be taken to delay onset of diabetes
complications - ANS ✔✔Preventing hyperglycemia
While developing teaching plan for foot care, what will you encourage? - ANS ✔✔No loose footwear, no
powder, no softening toenails before clipping, well fitting footwear with even patterns on bottom
Diabetes diet - ANS ✔✔Eat regular times including all meals and snacks, consistent times and diet
When providing education to patient with managing diabetes when sick, what statement indicates
effective teaching? - ANS ✔✔They shouldn't take any meds if nauseous and should call the MD
Sensory malfunction should the RN address in the plan of care as a side effect? - ANS ✔✔Type 2 diabetic
who is having difficulty regulating diabetes.... address vision issues but still having difficulty reading
labels.
Foot care recommendation for client with diabetes - ANS ✔✔Check feet DAILY
Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? - ANS ✔✔The brain cannot store glucose therefore it
needs a constant supply
Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period - ANS ✔✔7% A1C in labs
would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed
At diabetes conference and you're teaching staff about what you learned...what info should you include?
- ANS ✔✔Diabetes unmanaged would instigate the development of cardiovascular complications
Elderly diabetic being taught about nutrition while taking antidiabetic meds...pt comments needing
additional teaching if they say - ANS ✔✔they will stick to their diet except for on special occasions.
Home health nurse with 84 yr old who was just diagnosed with diabetes...taking metformin...they ask
about diet and exercise and the following action would be priority? - ANS ✔✔Contact physician
regarding the most recent orders
Diagnosis of diabetes could be delayed because - ANS ✔✔there are not visible symptoms and you can
have the disease for a while before you start displaying complications
Developing teaching plan for diabetic patient...what you'd include in teaching plan? - ANS ✔✔ALL except
limiting carbs
If someone's blood glucose is 44, treat by - ANS ✔✔provide 4 oz of OJ
Diabetes type 2, priority when educating patient is to provide information on - ANS ✔✔Foot care
NURSING NUR 257 STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
Caring for 75 yr old diabetic patient, what actions should be taken to delay onset of diabetes
complications - ANS ✔✔Preventing hyperglycemia
While developing teaching plan for foot care, what will you encourage? - ANS ✔✔No loose footwear, no
powder, no softening toenails before clipping, well fitting footwear with even patterns on bottom
Diabetes diet - ANS ✔✔Eat regular times including all meals and snacks, consistent times and diet
When providing education to patient with managing diabetes when sick, what statement indicates
effective teaching? - ANS ✔✔They shouldn't take any meds if nauseous and should call the MD
Sensory malfunction should the RN address in the plan of care as a side effect? - ANS ✔✔Type 2 diabetic
who is having difficulty regulating diabetes.... address vision issues but still having difficulty reading
labels.
Foot care recommendation for client with diabetes - ANS ✔✔Check feet DAILY
Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? - ANS ✔✔The brain cannot store glucose therefore it
needs a constant supply
Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period - ANS ✔✔7% A1C in labs
would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed
At diabetes conference and you're teaching staff about what you learned...what info should you include?
- ANS ✔✔Diabetes unmanaged would instigate the development of cardiovascular complications
Elderly diabetic being taught about nutrition while taking antidiabetic meds...pt comments needing
additional teaching if they say - ANS ✔✔they will stick to their diet except for on special occasions.
Home health nurse with 84 yr old who was just diagnosed with diabetes...taking metformin...they ask
about diet and exercise and the following action would be priority? - ANS ✔✔Contact physician
regarding the most recent orders
Diagnosis of diabetes could be delayed because - ANS ✔✔there are not visible symptoms and you can
have the disease for a while before you start displaying complications
Developing teaching plan for diabetic patient...what you'd include in teaching plan? - ANS ✔✔ALL except
limiting carbs
If someone's blood glucose is 44, treat by - ANS ✔✔provide 4 oz of OJ
Diabetes type 2, priority when educating patient is to provide information on - ANS ✔✔Foot care
