NUR 257 EXAM 3 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND NSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!!!
Question 1: Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in
Options:
A. Increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose
B. Decreased cellular uptake of glucose
C. Inhibition of glycogen synthesis
D. Increased gluconeogenesis
Answer: ✔✔ Increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose
Question 2: In the United States, more than ________ people have diabetes
mellitus.
Options:
A. 10 million
B. 20.5 million
C. 34.2 million
D. 50 million
Answer: ✔✔ 34.2 million (based on standard textbook and CDC baseline data)
Question 3: Which are microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Nephropathy
C. Retinopathy
D. Stroke
,E. Neuropathy
Answer: ✔✔ B. Nephropathy, C. Retinopathy, E. Neuropathy
(Note: Cardiovascular disease and stroke are macrovascular complications).
BC
3 multiple choice options
Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from
decreased myoinositol transport.
3 multiple choice options
Which therapies would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus?
(Select all that apply.)
A. High-protein diet
B. Oral hypoglycemic agents
C. Carbohydrate counting
D. Insulin
E. Daily exercise
,CDE
3 multiple choice options
A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is
tremors.
3 multiple choice options
________ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Obesity
3 multiple choice options
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is
pancreatic β-cell destruction.
3 multiple choice options
How is the principle of substituted judgement defined?
A surrogate makes a decision based on what they believe the person would have
made if they were able to do so.
3 multiple choice options
, An older client with Type II Diabetes Mellitus tells a nurse: "I don't know how I
am going to continue with this blood sugar testing. I know it is important, but the
strips are so expensive." The nurse formulates a response based on the what
knowledge?
Diabetic testing supplies are covered by Medicare part B.
3 multiple choice options
What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management
in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Glycosylated hemoglobin levels (HbA1c)
3 multiple choice options
The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose
level of ________ mg/dL for adults with diabetes.
less than 180
3 multiple choice options
In diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory compensation may occur through a process of
respiratory alkalosis.
3 multiple choice options
A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of
hyperglycemia is
QUESTIONS AND NSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!!!
Question 1: Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in
Options:
A. Increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose
B. Decreased cellular uptake of glucose
C. Inhibition of glycogen synthesis
D. Increased gluconeogenesis
Answer: ✔✔ Increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose
Question 2: In the United States, more than ________ people have diabetes
mellitus.
Options:
A. 10 million
B. 20.5 million
C. 34.2 million
D. 50 million
Answer: ✔✔ 34.2 million (based on standard textbook and CDC baseline data)
Question 3: Which are microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Cardiovascular disease
B. Nephropathy
C. Retinopathy
D. Stroke
,E. Neuropathy
Answer: ✔✔ B. Nephropathy, C. Retinopathy, E. Neuropathy
(Note: Cardiovascular disease and stroke are macrovascular complications).
BC
3 multiple choice options
Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from
decreased myoinositol transport.
3 multiple choice options
Which therapies would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus?
(Select all that apply.)
A. High-protein diet
B. Oral hypoglycemic agents
C. Carbohydrate counting
D. Insulin
E. Daily exercise
,CDE
3 multiple choice options
A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is
tremors.
3 multiple choice options
________ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Obesity
3 multiple choice options
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is
pancreatic β-cell destruction.
3 multiple choice options
How is the principle of substituted judgement defined?
A surrogate makes a decision based on what they believe the person would have
made if they were able to do so.
3 multiple choice options
, An older client with Type II Diabetes Mellitus tells a nurse: "I don't know how I
am going to continue with this blood sugar testing. I know it is important, but the
strips are so expensive." The nurse formulates a response based on the what
knowledge?
Diabetic testing supplies are covered by Medicare part B.
3 multiple choice options
What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management
in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Glycosylated hemoglobin levels (HbA1c)
3 multiple choice options
The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose
level of ________ mg/dL for adults with diabetes.
less than 180
3 multiple choice options
In diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory compensation may occur through a process of
respiratory alkalosis.
3 multiple choice options
A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of
hyperglycemia is
