GALEN CHRONIC EXAM 3 2026
— COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
, 1. Caring for 75 yr old diabe c pa ent, what ac ons should be taken to delay onset of
diabetes complica ons - CORRECT ANSWER Preven ng hyperglycemia
2. While developing teaching plan for foot care, what will you encourage? - CORRECT
ANSWER No loose footwear, no powder, no so ening toenails before clipping, well
fi ng footwear with even pa erns on bo om
3. Diabetes diet - CORRECT ANSWER Eat regular mes including all meals and
snacks, consistent mes and diet
4. When providing educa on to pa ent with managing diabetes when sick, what statement
indicates effec ve teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER They shouldn't take any meds if
nauseous and should call the MD
5. Sensory malfunc on should the RN address in the plan of care as a side effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER Type 2 diabe c who is having difficulty regula ng diabetes....
address vision issues but s ll having difficulty reading labels.
6. Foot care recommenda on for client with diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER Check
feet DAILY
7. Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? - CORRECT ANSWER The brain
cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply
8. Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period -
CORRECT ANSWER 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average
over a 3 month me period and how it is managed
— COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
, 1. Caring for 75 yr old diabe c pa ent, what ac ons should be taken to delay onset of
diabetes complica ons - CORRECT ANSWER Preven ng hyperglycemia
2. While developing teaching plan for foot care, what will you encourage? - CORRECT
ANSWER No loose footwear, no powder, no so ening toenails before clipping, well
fi ng footwear with even pa erns on bo om
3. Diabetes diet - CORRECT ANSWER Eat regular mes including all meals and
snacks, consistent mes and diet
4. When providing educa on to pa ent with managing diabetes when sick, what statement
indicates effec ve teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER They shouldn't take any meds if
nauseous and should call the MD
5. Sensory malfunc on should the RN address in the plan of care as a side effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER Type 2 diabe c who is having difficulty regula ng diabetes....
address vision issues but s ll having difficulty reading labels.
6. Foot care recommenda on for client with diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER Check
feet DAILY
7. Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? - CORRECT ANSWER The brain
cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply
8. Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period -
CORRECT ANSWER 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average
over a 3 month me period and how it is managed
