DM SHERPATH EXAM WITH ACTUAL
CORRECT ANSWERS AREADY GRADED A+.
The nurse has taught a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus about the
clinical manifestations and evaluates that learning has occurred if the
patient makes which statement? - CorreCt Answers -"I can expect that my
blood sugars will increase when I am sick or under stress."
Which patient is at highest risk to develop Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? -
CorreCt Answers -1-year-old Asian American female whose parents have
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, taking one atorvastatin daily
An adolescent patient was recently diagnosed with Type 2 DM. The nurse
knows that learning has taken place when the child makes which statement
related to prevention? - CorreCt Answers -"Being overweight with
abnormal lipid levels increases my risk of having type 2 diabetes."
The provider writes orders for a patient with Type 1 DM admitted with
DKA. Which order should the nurse question? - CorreCt Answers -Monitor
blood glucose every 3-4 hours during IV insulin infusion.
A patient has type 1 diabetes mellitus and receives insulin. The patient asks
the nurse why she cannot take pills instead. What is the best explanation by
the nurse? - CorreCt Answers -"Your pancreas is unable to secrete an
adequate amount of insulin."
The provider writes orders for a patient with Type 1 DM admitted with
elevated blood glucose levels. Which order should the nurse question? -
, CorreCt Answers -Monitor blood glucose every 3-4 hours during IV insulin
infusion.
A young patient newly diagnosed with diabetes is admitted with a BP of
85/58 mm Hg, pulse of 120 bpm, respirations 42, blood glucose level of 450
mg/dL, pH of 7.07 and bicarbonate level of 13 mEq/L. The patient is
lethargic and slow to respond to touch. Which conditions will the nurse
need to monitor? - CorreCt Answers -Monitor blood pH
Check level of consciousness
Monitor level of potassium
Maintain Fluid intake and output
A patient with DKA is given normal saline and intravenous regular insulin.
The nurse checks blood glucose level hourly. Which other assessment data
is the best indicator of clinical improvement? - CorreCt Answers -
Respiration rate of 12 to 15 and normal BP in the standing position
A patient with Type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the emergency
department in DKA. Which action should the nurse take first? - CorreCt
Answers -Initiate fluid replacement with 0.9% saline
A home care nurse is teaching a parent and 16-year-old patient with type 1
diabetes mellitus about insulin administration and rotating sites. Which
statement, if made by the patient, would indicate effective teaching? -
CorreCt Answers -"I rotate sites between areas of my abdomen and arms."
A 19-year-old with Type 1 DM is taking 30 units of NPH insulin each
morning and 15 units at night. Because of persistent morning glycosuria
with some ketonuria, the evening dose is increased to 20 units. This
CORRECT ANSWERS AREADY GRADED A+.
The nurse has taught a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus about the
clinical manifestations and evaluates that learning has occurred if the
patient makes which statement? - CorreCt Answers -"I can expect that my
blood sugars will increase when I am sick or under stress."
Which patient is at highest risk to develop Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? -
CorreCt Answers -1-year-old Asian American female whose parents have
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, taking one atorvastatin daily
An adolescent patient was recently diagnosed with Type 2 DM. The nurse
knows that learning has taken place when the child makes which statement
related to prevention? - CorreCt Answers -"Being overweight with
abnormal lipid levels increases my risk of having type 2 diabetes."
The provider writes orders for a patient with Type 1 DM admitted with
DKA. Which order should the nurse question? - CorreCt Answers -Monitor
blood glucose every 3-4 hours during IV insulin infusion.
A patient has type 1 diabetes mellitus and receives insulin. The patient asks
the nurse why she cannot take pills instead. What is the best explanation by
the nurse? - CorreCt Answers -"Your pancreas is unable to secrete an
adequate amount of insulin."
The provider writes orders for a patient with Type 1 DM admitted with
elevated blood glucose levels. Which order should the nurse question? -
, CorreCt Answers -Monitor blood glucose every 3-4 hours during IV insulin
infusion.
A young patient newly diagnosed with diabetes is admitted with a BP of
85/58 mm Hg, pulse of 120 bpm, respirations 42, blood glucose level of 450
mg/dL, pH of 7.07 and bicarbonate level of 13 mEq/L. The patient is
lethargic and slow to respond to touch. Which conditions will the nurse
need to monitor? - CorreCt Answers -Monitor blood pH
Check level of consciousness
Monitor level of potassium
Maintain Fluid intake and output
A patient with DKA is given normal saline and intravenous regular insulin.
The nurse checks blood glucose level hourly. Which other assessment data
is the best indicator of clinical improvement? - CorreCt Answers -
Respiration rate of 12 to 15 and normal BP in the standing position
A patient with Type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the emergency
department in DKA. Which action should the nurse take first? - CorreCt
Answers -Initiate fluid replacement with 0.9% saline
A home care nurse is teaching a parent and 16-year-old patient with type 1
diabetes mellitus about insulin administration and rotating sites. Which
statement, if made by the patient, would indicate effective teaching? -
CorreCt Answers -"I rotate sites between areas of my abdomen and arms."
A 19-year-old with Type 1 DM is taking 30 units of NPH insulin each
morning and 15 units at night. Because of persistent morning glycosuria
with some ketonuria, the evening dose is increased to 20 units. This
