NR 325 ADULT HEALTH II EXAM 1
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A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will
the nurse expect to be performed first? - Answer: - Thyroid
stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for
hypothyroidism? - Answer: - 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? - Answer: - Check blood
glucose levels every 2-4 hours
Why should T1D's check blood glucose levels every 2-3 hours
when stressed? - Answer: - 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? -
Answer: - You are at an increased risk for developing diabetes
How long should a patient fast for prior to a fasting blood
glucose/2-hour plasma glucose test is taken? - Answer: - 8-12
hours
What is the normal value of a fasting blood glucose level? -
Answer: 74-106
What result of a fasting blood glucose level indicates at risk for
developing diabetes? - Answer: - 100-120
What are some reasons for non-normal range of fasting blood
glucose levels? - Answer: - 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? - Answer: - Aids in the
diagnosis of diabetes
,What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for
patients ages 0-50? - Answer: - < 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? - Answer: - < 150 mg./dL
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for
patients ages >60? - Answer: - < 160 mg/dL
How many grams of carbohydrates should a patient taking a 2
hour plasma test consume prior to the exam starting? - Answer:
- 75 grams
What are some requirements that a patient must comply with
during the 2-hour plasma test? - Answer: - no exercising during
the exam
- must fast after initial 75g of carbs are consumed
What are some factors in developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D)? -
Answer: - 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? - Answer: - enable the
patient to become active participants in the management of
their disease
What are some s/s of thyroid storm? - Answer: - Elevated
Temperature
- s/s of heart failure
- s/s of Hyperthyroidism
What electrolyte imbalances are associated with diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA)? - Answer: - Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypochloremia
- Hypomagnesemia
CONCEPTS LATEST UPDATE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will
the nurse expect to be performed first? - Answer: - Thyroid
stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for
hypothyroidism? - Answer: - 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? - Answer: - Check blood
glucose levels every 2-4 hours
Why should T1D's check blood glucose levels every 2-3 hours
when stressed? - Answer: - 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? -
Answer: - You are at an increased risk for developing diabetes
How long should a patient fast for prior to a fasting blood
glucose/2-hour plasma glucose test is taken? - Answer: - 8-12
hours
What is the normal value of a fasting blood glucose level? -
Answer: 74-106
What result of a fasting blood glucose level indicates at risk for
developing diabetes? - Answer: - 100-120
What are some reasons for non-normal range of fasting blood
glucose levels? - Answer: - 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? - Answer: - Aids in the
diagnosis of diabetes
,What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for
patients ages 0-50? - Answer: - < 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? - Answer: - < 150 mg./dL
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for
patients ages >60? - Answer: - < 160 mg/dL
How many grams of carbohydrates should a patient taking a 2
hour plasma test consume prior to the exam starting? - Answer:
- 75 grams
What are some requirements that a patient must comply with
during the 2-hour plasma test? - Answer: - no exercising during
the exam
- must fast after initial 75g of carbs are consumed
What are some factors in developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D)? -
Answer: - 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? - Answer: - enable the
patient to become active participants in the management of
their disease
What are some s/s of thyroid storm? - Answer: - Elevated
Temperature
- s/s of heart failure
- s/s of Hyperthyroidism
What electrolyte imbalances are associated with diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA)? - Answer: - Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypochloremia
- Hypomagnesemia
