Diabetes Type 1 - Answers no insulin, will need replacement for life
Diabetes Type 2 - Answers pancreas may still make some, but either not enough or too many
glucose molecules ingested at one time
Hypoglycemia - Answers cold and clammy, give candy. Provide source of quick acting
carbohydrate/glucose such as orange juice
HA1C - Answers Normal range 4-6%. Assesses the degree of blood sugar control over the
preceding 2-3 months
Fructosamine assay - Answers is a diagnostic test used to assess the degree of diabetic control
of blood sugar over the preceding 2-3 weeks
FVD - Answers IV fluid replacement initiated with severe dehydration
Neonate with club feet - Answers serial casting is the preferred treatment. Begun shortly after
birth before discharge from hospital. Successive casts allow for gradual stretching of the skin
and tight structures on the medial side of the foot.
Down Syndrome assessment findings - Answers High-arched, narrow palate, protruding tongue,
transverse palmar crease
Care of elderly - Answers constipation, osteoarthritis use of naproxen for pain may cause gi
bleeding assess stool, skin care, hair becomes thin and slows growth, skin is more fragile due to
loss of collagen fibers, skin wrinkles and sags, Assess bowel habits, question risk factors.
Dermatitis - Answers may benefit from oatmeal or starch therapeutic bath with tepid water
Colostomy (opening into the colon) care stoma site - Answers pale stoma indicates a
compromised blood supply and should be reported immediately. Avoid foods that are
constipating, Whole kernel corn, tomatoes, and shrimp.
Ileostomy care (opening in the ileum, liquid effluent) - Answers
Diarrhea - Answers Treat with loperamide (antidiarrheal)
Occult blood - Answers is suspected when stool changes from a normal brown appearance to a
dark black color with a sticky appearance
Immobilized pts - Answers at risk for pressure injuries, loss of bone mass, pneumonia,
permanent loss of function. Use prevention techniques such as sheepskin pads, water
mattresses, pulsating air pads. ROM exercises are necessary so that movement improves
venous circulation by compression of muscles on the venous walls.