Skylar Hansen - DM, pediatric Vsim with
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LABS - Correct Answer
ORDERS - Correct Answercall if
The nurse would expect that a pt experiencing moderate hypoglycemia would exhibit which of
the following sets of s/s?
a double vision, cool dry skin
b. bradycardia, polyuria, acidosis
c. HA, light headedness, slurred speech
d. hyperactivity, tachycardia, anorexia - Correct AnswerHA, light headadness, slurred speech
s/s grouped into 2 categories: adrenergic sx and CNS sx. In moderate hypoglycemia, the drop in
blood glucose affects brain, resulting in HA, lightheadedness, and slurred speech, as well as
other sx that may include loss of consciousness, hunger, tachycardia, and sweating
The nurse understands that the pathophys of type 1 DM is characterized by which of the
following?
a. Insulin resistance
b. necrosis of pancreatic alpha cells
c. impaired insulin production
d destruction of pancreatic beta cells - Correct Answerdestruction of pancreatic beta cells
these cells are responsible for the secretion of insulin. Type 2 DM is the result of impaired
insulin production or insulin resistance which may be r/t necrosis of the pancreatic alpha cells
, The nurse knows that which of the following is a normal fasting serum glucose level for a pt of
18 y/o?
a 90mg/dL
b 120mg/dL
c 150mg/dL
d 50mg/dL - Correct Answer90 mg/dL
normal fasting serum glucose range for ages 2-18 is 60-100 mg/dL
glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) represents average blood glucose levels over a period of
approximately 2-3 mos. Which of the following would the nurse know to be a normal level
range indicating good maintenance of blood glucose over time?
a 6- 8%
b 35 -45 %
c 1- 6%
d 4- 6% - Correct Answer4-6% HgbAtC
indicates consistently near-normal blood glucose concentrations
For an unconscious pt who is experiencing hypoglycemia in a health care facility, the nurse
would make what emergency management intervention?
a 2 -3 honey tsp
b IV bolus 500ml D5W/ 30 mn
c Glucagon 10mg IM
d 25 to 50 mL of dextrose 50% in water - Correct Answer25 to 50 mL of dextrose 50% in water
In hospitals and EDs, for pts who are unconscious or cannot swallow, 25-50 mL of D50W may be
administered IV
correct answers 100% 2026
LABS - Correct Answer
ORDERS - Correct Answercall if
The nurse would expect that a pt experiencing moderate hypoglycemia would exhibit which of
the following sets of s/s?
a double vision, cool dry skin
b. bradycardia, polyuria, acidosis
c. HA, light headedness, slurred speech
d. hyperactivity, tachycardia, anorexia - Correct AnswerHA, light headadness, slurred speech
s/s grouped into 2 categories: adrenergic sx and CNS sx. In moderate hypoglycemia, the drop in
blood glucose affects brain, resulting in HA, lightheadedness, and slurred speech, as well as
other sx that may include loss of consciousness, hunger, tachycardia, and sweating
The nurse understands that the pathophys of type 1 DM is characterized by which of the
following?
a. Insulin resistance
b. necrosis of pancreatic alpha cells
c. impaired insulin production
d destruction of pancreatic beta cells - Correct Answerdestruction of pancreatic beta cells
these cells are responsible for the secretion of insulin. Type 2 DM is the result of impaired
insulin production or insulin resistance which may be r/t necrosis of the pancreatic alpha cells
, The nurse knows that which of the following is a normal fasting serum glucose level for a pt of
18 y/o?
a 90mg/dL
b 120mg/dL
c 150mg/dL
d 50mg/dL - Correct Answer90 mg/dL
normal fasting serum glucose range for ages 2-18 is 60-100 mg/dL
glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) represents average blood glucose levels over a period of
approximately 2-3 mos. Which of the following would the nurse know to be a normal level
range indicating good maintenance of blood glucose over time?
a 6- 8%
b 35 -45 %
c 1- 6%
d 4- 6% - Correct Answer4-6% HgbAtC
indicates consistently near-normal blood glucose concentrations
For an unconscious pt who is experiencing hypoglycemia in a health care facility, the nurse
would make what emergency management intervention?
a 2 -3 honey tsp
b IV bolus 500ml D5W/ 30 mn
c Glucagon 10mg IM
d 25 to 50 mL of dextrose 50% in water - Correct Answer25 to 50 mL of dextrose 50% in water
In hospitals and EDs, for pts who are unconscious or cannot swallow, 25-50 mL of D50W may be
administered IV
