NUR 176 Hondros Test Exam 2024
Questions and Correct Answers Rated
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Interventions to prevent diabetes -ANSWER-Maintain healthy weight,
diet and exercise
Signs of type 1 diabetes -ANSWER-3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet,
numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden
onset, underweight,
Signs of type 2 diabetes -ANSWER-No symptoms at first , later
develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck)
skin tags
S/S of hypoglycemia -ANSWER-Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce
cognition, tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( sweating)
S/S of hyperglycemia -ANSWER-3 polys, fruity breath
S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis and treatment -ANSWER-High BS, high
HR, restlessness, weight loss, fruity breath, kussmaul(fast deep RR) --
treatments; IV regular insulin
First intervention if a pt. Presents with s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia -
ANSWER-Check blood sugar
Prevention of long term complications of diabetes -ANSWER-Takes
meds, daily feet care, yearly renal test, eye exams every 6 months,
LDL less than 150
Dietary teaching for a diabetic patient -ANSWER-Meals at the same
time every day, decrease saturated fats, increase exercise , refer pt.
To MyPlate learning tool,
,Diabetic Pt. should never increase carbs unless... -ANSWER-Sugar is
low before exercising
Discharge teaching for diabetic pt. -ANSWER-Know
hypo/hyperglycemia s/s, know that stress and illness increase BS ,
see a diabetic educator, know what the effect of Exercise can have on
Bs
Diabetic foot care -ANSWER-Clean w/ soap and warm water, clean
socks everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder
or lotion b/t toes , wear shoes , inspect feet daily, no gardners
Lipid analysis -ANSWER-LDL-leas than 100 HDL- more than 40
Triglycerides- more than 150
What are low and high levels of HDL indicative of -ANSWER-High-
insulin resistance, low- insulin sensitivity
What insulins can not be mixed? -ANSWER-Levemir and Lantus (
detemir and glargine )
How to mix insulin -ANSWER-Short acting to long acting, regular to
NPH, Clear to cloudy
Should a nurse hold a patients insulin before consulting a dr? -
ANSWER-No
No insulin, beta cells are destroyed is a result of ? -ANSWER-
Diabetes type 1
Beta cells exhaustion , insulin resistance is a result of ? -ANSWER-
Diabetes type 2
Rapid acting insulin -ANSWER-Lispro(Humalog) aspart(Novolog)
glulisine(Apidra)
, Onset, peak and duration of Novolog and Apidra -ANSWER-Onset-15-
30, Peak-1-3hr, duration-3-5hr
onset, peak and duration of humalog -ANSWER-Onset-15-30, Peak-1-
2hr, duration-3-4hr
Short acting insulin( regular) -ANSWER-Humulin R, Novolin R, ReliOn
R, Onset-30-60 , Peak-2-4hr, duration-6-8hr
Intermediate insulin (NPH) -ANSWER-Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn
N, Onset-1-4hr Peak-4-12hr, duration-12-16hr
Long acting insulin -ANSWER-Lantus and levemir Onset-1-2hr, Peak-
none, duration-24hr
Which insulin is the only one that can be given through IV ? -
ANSWER-Regular
What is glucagon used for? -ANSWER-Makes glucose. Received if
BS is low
If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered? -
ANSWER-Glucagon gel in cheek
What is Lipohypotrophy and the prevention ? -ANSWER-Lump under
subcut tissue due to repeated injections at the same site. Rotate sites
S/s of brain tumor -ANSWER-Vision changes, confusion and
headache
S/S of traumatic brain injury -ANSWER-Blurred vision, personality
changes, altered level of consciousness, slurred speech, confusion,
headache, incoordination, weakness / numbness of legs and arms
If someone hit their head, which test should be completed? -
ANSWER-CT scan to make sure there's no head bleeding
Questions and Correct Answers Rated
A+
Interventions to prevent diabetes -ANSWER-Maintain healthy weight,
diet and exercise
Signs of type 1 diabetes -ANSWER-3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet,
numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden
onset, underweight,
Signs of type 2 diabetes -ANSWER-No symptoms at first , later
develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck)
skin tags
S/S of hypoglycemia -ANSWER-Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce
cognition, tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( sweating)
S/S of hyperglycemia -ANSWER-3 polys, fruity breath
S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis and treatment -ANSWER-High BS, high
HR, restlessness, weight loss, fruity breath, kussmaul(fast deep RR) --
treatments; IV regular insulin
First intervention if a pt. Presents with s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia -
ANSWER-Check blood sugar
Prevention of long term complications of diabetes -ANSWER-Takes
meds, daily feet care, yearly renal test, eye exams every 6 months,
LDL less than 150
Dietary teaching for a diabetic patient -ANSWER-Meals at the same
time every day, decrease saturated fats, increase exercise , refer pt.
To MyPlate learning tool,
,Diabetic Pt. should never increase carbs unless... -ANSWER-Sugar is
low before exercising
Discharge teaching for diabetic pt. -ANSWER-Know
hypo/hyperglycemia s/s, know that stress and illness increase BS ,
see a diabetic educator, know what the effect of Exercise can have on
Bs
Diabetic foot care -ANSWER-Clean w/ soap and warm water, clean
socks everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder
or lotion b/t toes , wear shoes , inspect feet daily, no gardners
Lipid analysis -ANSWER-LDL-leas than 100 HDL- more than 40
Triglycerides- more than 150
What are low and high levels of HDL indicative of -ANSWER-High-
insulin resistance, low- insulin sensitivity
What insulins can not be mixed? -ANSWER-Levemir and Lantus (
detemir and glargine )
How to mix insulin -ANSWER-Short acting to long acting, regular to
NPH, Clear to cloudy
Should a nurse hold a patients insulin before consulting a dr? -
ANSWER-No
No insulin, beta cells are destroyed is a result of ? -ANSWER-
Diabetes type 1
Beta cells exhaustion , insulin resistance is a result of ? -ANSWER-
Diabetes type 2
Rapid acting insulin -ANSWER-Lispro(Humalog) aspart(Novolog)
glulisine(Apidra)
, Onset, peak and duration of Novolog and Apidra -ANSWER-Onset-15-
30, Peak-1-3hr, duration-3-5hr
onset, peak and duration of humalog -ANSWER-Onset-15-30, Peak-1-
2hr, duration-3-4hr
Short acting insulin( regular) -ANSWER-Humulin R, Novolin R, ReliOn
R, Onset-30-60 , Peak-2-4hr, duration-6-8hr
Intermediate insulin (NPH) -ANSWER-Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn
N, Onset-1-4hr Peak-4-12hr, duration-12-16hr
Long acting insulin -ANSWER-Lantus and levemir Onset-1-2hr, Peak-
none, duration-24hr
Which insulin is the only one that can be given through IV ? -
ANSWER-Regular
What is glucagon used for? -ANSWER-Makes glucose. Received if
BS is low
If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered? -
ANSWER-Glucagon gel in cheek
What is Lipohypotrophy and the prevention ? -ANSWER-Lump under
subcut tissue due to repeated injections at the same site. Rotate sites
S/s of brain tumor -ANSWER-Vision changes, confusion and
headache
S/S of traumatic brain injury -ANSWER-Blurred vision, personality
changes, altered level of consciousness, slurred speech, confusion,
headache, incoordination, weakness / numbness of legs and arms
If someone hit their head, which test should be completed? -
ANSWER-CT scan to make sure there's no head bleeding
