NR 325 EXAM 1 (LATEST ) ADULT HEALTH II -
09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
NR 325 Exam 1 (Latest ) Adult Health II -
Chamberlain Questions and Verified Answers | 100%
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A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will the nurse expect to be performed first?
- Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for hypothyroidism?
- b/c it is the most sensitive of the T3/T4/ TSH
- TSH is most sensitive in discovering hypothyroidism
A patient with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) calls the clinic w/ complaints of nausea, vomiting , and diarrhea.
What is most important to advise your patient to do?
- Check blood glucose levels every 2-4 hours
Why should T1D's check blood glucose levels every 2-3 hours when stressed?
- B/c Stressors (sickness, trauma, stress, etc) cause an INCREASE in blood glucose levels
A patient screened for diabetes at a clinic has a fasting plasma BG level of 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L).
Which statement is best?
- You are at an increased risk for developing diabetes
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, NR 325 EXAM 1 (LATEST ) ADULT HEALTH II -
09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
How long should a patient fast for prior to a fasting blood glucose/2-hour plasma glucose test is taken?
- 8-12 hours
What is the normal value of a fasting blood glucose level?
74-106
What result of a fasting blood glucose level indicates at risk for developing diabetes?
- 100-120
What are some reasons for non-normal range of fasting blood glucose levels?
- Not fasting for 8-12 hours before
- some medications
What is the reasoning for performing a fasting blood glucose test/ 2 hours plasma glucose test?
- Aids in the diagnosis of diabetes
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages 0-50?
- < 140 mg/dL OR 7.4 mmol/L
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages 50-60?
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- < 150 mg./dL
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, NR 325 EXAM 1 (LATEST ) ADULT HEALTH II -
09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages >60?
- < 160 mg/dL
How many grams of carbohydrates should a patient taking a 2 hour plasma test consume prior to the
exam starting?
- 75 grams
What are some requirements that a patient must comply with during the 2-hour plasma test?
- no exercising during the exam
- must fast after initial 75g of carbs are consumed
What are some factors in developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D)?
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Advanced age
- Family history
- Certain ethnical groups
A nurse plans a class for patients who are newly diagnosed with T2D. Which goal is most appropriate?
- enable the patient to become active participants in the management of their disease
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, NR 325 EXAM 1 (LATEST ) ADULT HEALTH II -
09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
What are some s/s of thyroid storm?
- Elevated Temperature
- s/s of heart failure
- s/s of Hyperthyroidism
What electrolyte imbalances are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypochloremia
- Hypomagnesemia
What are some s/s of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fluid deficits
- Electrolyte imbalances
What sensations are s/s of DKA?
- Thirst
What respiratory s/s are r/t DKA?
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- Kussmaul respirations
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09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
NR 325 Exam 1 (Latest ) Adult Health II -
Chamberlain Questions and Verified Answers | 100%
Correct
A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will the nurse expect to be performed first?
- Thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for hypothyroidism?
- b/c it is the most sensitive of the T3/T4/ TSH
- TSH is most sensitive in discovering hypothyroidism
A patient with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) calls the clinic w/ complaints of nausea, vomiting , and diarrhea.
What is most important to advise your patient to do?
- Check blood glucose levels every 2-4 hours
Why should T1D's check blood glucose levels every 2-3 hours when stressed?
- B/c Stressors (sickness, trauma, stress, etc) cause an INCREASE in blood glucose levels
A patient screened for diabetes at a clinic has a fasting plasma BG level of 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L).
Which statement is best?
- You are at an increased risk for developing diabetes
9/6/2026
1
, NR 325 EXAM 1 (LATEST ) ADULT HEALTH II -
09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
How long should a patient fast for prior to a fasting blood glucose/2-hour plasma glucose test is taken?
- 8-12 hours
What is the normal value of a fasting blood glucose level?
74-106
What result of a fasting blood glucose level indicates at risk for developing diabetes?
- 100-120
What are some reasons for non-normal range of fasting blood glucose levels?
- Not fasting for 8-12 hours before
- some medications
What is the reasoning for performing a fasting blood glucose test/ 2 hours plasma glucose test?
- Aids in the diagnosis of diabetes
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages 0-50?
- < 140 mg/dL OR 7.4 mmol/L
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages 50-60?
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- < 150 mg./dL
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, NR 325 EXAM 1 (LATEST ) ADULT HEALTH II -
09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients ages >60?
- < 160 mg/dL
How many grams of carbohydrates should a patient taking a 2 hour plasma test consume prior to the
exam starting?
- 75 grams
What are some requirements that a patient must comply with during the 2-hour plasma test?
- no exercising during the exam
- must fast after initial 75g of carbs are consumed
What are some factors in developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D)?
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Advanced age
- Family history
- Certain ethnical groups
A nurse plans a class for patients who are newly diagnosed with T2D. Which goal is most appropriate?
- enable the patient to become active participants in the management of their disease
9/6/2026
3
, NR 325 EXAM 1 (LATEST ) ADULT HEALTH II -
09/06/2026
CHAMBERLAIN
What are some s/s of thyroid storm?
- Elevated Temperature
- s/s of heart failure
- s/s of Hyperthyroidism
What electrolyte imbalances are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypochloremia
- Hypomagnesemia
What are some s/s of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fluid deficits
- Electrolyte imbalances
What sensations are s/s of DKA?
- Thirst
What respiratory s/s are r/t DKA?
9/6/2026
- Kussmaul respirations
4
