ATI Diabetes Mellitus Test Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Hypoglycemia s/s - Answer: blood glucose less than 60mg/dL
-hungry, lightheaded and shaky
-headache, anxious, irritable
-pallor, cool skin
-diaphoresis
-normal or shallow respirations
-tachycardia and palpitations
-decreased LOC
-difficulty thinking and unable to focus
-slurred speech
-blurry vision
-seizures leading to coma
Hyperglycemia s/s - Answer: blood glucose more than 250mg/dL
-thirsty
-polyuria (early), oliguria (late)
-nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
-skin that's warm, dry, and flushed w/poor turgor
-dry mucous membranes
-confusion
-weakness
-lethargy
-weak pulse
-diminished reflexes
-rapid, deep respirations w/acetone/fruity odor due to ketone (Kussmaul's respirations)
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Hypoglycemia s/s - Answer: blood glucose less than 60mg/dL
-hungry, lightheaded and shaky
-headache, anxious, irritable
-pallor, cool skin
-diaphoresis
-normal or shallow respirations
-tachycardia and palpitations
-decreased LOC
-difficulty thinking and unable to focus
-slurred speech
-blurry vision
-seizures leading to coma
Hyperglycemia s/s - Answer: blood glucose more than 250mg/dL
-thirsty
-polyuria (early), oliguria (late)
-nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
-skin that's warm, dry, and flushed w/poor turgor
-dry mucous membranes
-confusion
-weakness
-lethargy
-weak pulse
-diminished reflexes
-rapid, deep respirations w/acetone/fruity odor due to ketone (Kussmaul's respirations)
