TYPE 1 DIABETES ACTUAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● What is the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Answer: •
autoimmune disease involving the
destruction of beta cells in the pancreatic
islets of Langerhans where insulin is
produced.
• Loss of insulin production
- Glucose absorption is not possible
● What are the clinical manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Answer: Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, and weight loss
● What are the risk factors of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Answer: -
Genetic predisposition
- Possible virus or environmental factor
triggering autoimmune response
- Family history
- Age
,● What are the complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Answer:
Complications
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Peripheral artery disease
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic foot
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Peripheral neuropathy
● What are the impacts on overall health for type 1 diabetes? Answer:
- DMT1 linked to a lower life expectancy
- Increased risk of having unstable blood
,glucose levels
- Weight loss and muscle wasting
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep disturbances
- Dermatological conditions
● What are the clinical presentations of type 1 diabetes? Answer: •
Rapid onset of manifestations
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Polyphagia
- Unintentional weight loss
- Visual changes
• Repeated infections
• Delayed wound healing
• Numbness and tingling in hands
, and feet
● What should you teach to a type 1 diabetes? Answer: check feet
everyday, wear closed toe shoes, no excessive moisture, check for
temp
● What are the Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing for Type 1
Diabetes? Answer: • Non-fasting blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
• Fasting blood glucose of greater than or equal
to 126 mg/dL
• HbA1c greater than or equal to 7%
• Urinalysis: elevated glucose or acetone levels
• C-peptide levels will be decreased
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
● What is the role of a nurse in type one diabetes? Answer: • Goal is
to manage disease and prevent complications
• Review lab results
• Monitor vital signs
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● What is the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Answer: •
autoimmune disease involving the
destruction of beta cells in the pancreatic
islets of Langerhans where insulin is
produced.
• Loss of insulin production
- Glucose absorption is not possible
● What are the clinical manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Answer: Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, and weight loss
● What are the risk factors of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Answer: -
Genetic predisposition
- Possible virus or environmental factor
triggering autoimmune response
- Family history
- Age
,● What are the complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus? Answer:
Complications
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• Peripheral artery disease
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic foot
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Peripheral neuropathy
● What are the impacts on overall health for type 1 diabetes? Answer:
- DMT1 linked to a lower life expectancy
- Increased risk of having unstable blood
,glucose levels
- Weight loss and muscle wasting
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep disturbances
- Dermatological conditions
● What are the clinical presentations of type 1 diabetes? Answer: •
Rapid onset of manifestations
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Polyphagia
- Unintentional weight loss
- Visual changes
• Repeated infections
• Delayed wound healing
• Numbness and tingling in hands
, and feet
● What should you teach to a type 1 diabetes? Answer: check feet
everyday, wear closed toe shoes, no excessive moisture, check for
temp
● What are the Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing for Type 1
Diabetes? Answer: • Non-fasting blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
• Fasting blood glucose of greater than or equal
to 126 mg/dL
• HbA1c greater than or equal to 7%
• Urinalysis: elevated glucose or acetone levels
• C-peptide levels will be decreased
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
● What is the role of a nurse in type one diabetes? Answer: • Goal is
to manage disease and prevent complications
• Review lab results
• Monitor vital signs
