Unit 6 NR328 Nursing Care Diabetes Mellitus Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
Clients with diabetes mellitus ---have --- and require insulin to lower their blood glucose levels to
thenormal range. Clients with diabetes mellitus --- have --- and may be able to manage their blood
glucoselevels by diet, exercise, or oral hypoglycemic agents
Answer: type 1, decreased or lack insulin secretion, type 2, defective insulin receptors
Q2
The nurse is providing education for the family of a pediatric clientrecently diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus type 1. Which are important teaching points for the nurse toinclude? Select all that apply
Answer: ALL
Q3
The nurse is preparing to administer a pediatric client's insulin. Which syringe should the nurse select?
Answer: insulin needle with orange cap
Q4
The nurse is caring for a pediatricclient suspected of having diabetes mellitus. Indicate if the clinical
manifestation is consistent withdiabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2. Each clinical finding may appearmore
than once
Answer: Type 1 - Fatigue Fruity smelling breath PolydipsiaPolyphagia Polyuria Weight loss
Type 2 -Blurry visionDarkened areas of skin FatiguePolydipsia Polyuria Weight loss
Q5
The nurse coordinates referrals to various health care professionals when caring for pediatric clients
diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.Match the professional with the service they provide
Answer: Assist clients in coping with diagnosis and anxiety. - psychologistEducate families about
medication
management. - diabetes nurse educatorProvide expertise in developing medication treatment plan
pediatric endocrinologistDevelop exercise program for clients. - exercise physiologistEducate
about and
help develop diet plan. - nutritionist
Correct Answers
Q1
Clients with diabetes mellitus ---have --- and require insulin to lower their blood glucose levels to
thenormal range. Clients with diabetes mellitus --- have --- and may be able to manage their blood
glucoselevels by diet, exercise, or oral hypoglycemic agents
Answer: type 1, decreased or lack insulin secretion, type 2, defective insulin receptors
Q2
The nurse is providing education for the family of a pediatric clientrecently diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus type 1. Which are important teaching points for the nurse toinclude? Select all that apply
Answer: ALL
Q3
The nurse is preparing to administer a pediatric client's insulin. Which syringe should the nurse select?
Answer: insulin needle with orange cap
Q4
The nurse is caring for a pediatricclient suspected of having diabetes mellitus. Indicate if the clinical
manifestation is consistent withdiabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2. Each clinical finding may appearmore
than once
Answer: Type 1 - Fatigue Fruity smelling breath PolydipsiaPolyphagia Polyuria Weight loss
Type 2 -Blurry visionDarkened areas of skin FatiguePolydipsia Polyuria Weight loss
Q5
The nurse coordinates referrals to various health care professionals when caring for pediatric clients
diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.Match the professional with the service they provide
Answer: Assist clients in coping with diagnosis and anxiety. - psychologistEducate families about
medication
management. - diabetes nurse educatorProvide expertise in developing medication treatment plan
pediatric endocrinologistDevelop exercise program for clients. - exercise physiologistEducate
about and
help develop diet plan. - nutritionist
