NUR 170 EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | GRADED
A+ | NEW 2025-2026 UPDATE
R.F. for Type 2 Diabetes - ANSWER obesity
physical inactivity
hypertension
hypoglycemia s/s - ANSWER weakness, fatigue, difficulty thinking, confusion,
behavior changes, emotional instability, seizures, loss of consciousness, brain
damage, death, shaky, heart pounding, anxious, sweaty, hungry, tingling
hyperglycemia s/s - ANSWER warm, moist skin, dehydration, rapid deep
breathing, fruity breath, mental status varies, abdominal cramps, n/v, orthostatic
hypotension, turgor, ketones positive
Key teachings for insulin - ANSWER insulin types, injection technique, site of
injection, pt response all affect absorption, onset, degree, and duration of insulin
activity
changing insulins can affect B.G.
how to adjust insulin doses, understand nutrition therapy, and monitor blood
glucose levels accurately. must adhere to insulin schedule
dont mix any other insulins with premixed
,refrigerate insulin , always have spare bottle, store prefilled syringes upward, roll
dont shake prefilled
SubQ insulin administation rule - ANSWER pull the need straight out quickly
what does a diabetic patient need to know before excercising? - ANSWER
wear appropriate footwear
don't excercise within 1 hour of insulin injection or near peak time of insulin
dont excercise unless blood glucose is at least 80 and less than 250
Advice to patient who diabetes - ANSWER make sure they have appropriate
footwear
tip for diabetes patients on days they excercise - ANSWER check glucose levels
more frequently on days of excercise, extra carbs, less sodium may be needed
during 24 hours after extensive crisis
what are the sick day rules? - ANSWER continue to take insult, drink 8-12 oz
sugar free liquids every hour awake
what does the pt with diabetes need to know RE foot care? - ANSWER be able
to assess the foot for abnormal skin or nail conditions:
, dry, cracked, fissure skin, ulcers, toenails: thickened, long, ingrown; tinea pedis;
onychmycosis (mycotic nails)
Assess the diabetic foot pt for - ANSWER circulation; make sure shoots fit
properly and are still providing adequate circulation
Education to the patient for diabetic foot care - ANSWER - inspect feet daily
-apply moisturizing cream daily BUT NOT BETWEEN TOES
-do NOT wear same pair of shoes 2 days in a role
- purchase shoes that have plenty of room for your toes. buy shoes LATER IN THE
DAY when feet are normally larger,break in new shoes gradually
-See Dr. immediately if have blisters, sores, or infections
- do NOT step into bath tub without checking the temp. of the water with wrist or
thermometer. optimal temp: 95; max temp: 110
-NEVER use hot water bottles, heating pads, or portable heaters to warm feel
-NEVER go barefoot
-do NOT soak feel
Treatment options for severe HYPOglycemia - ANSWER severe hypoglycemia:
(unable to swallow, convulsing, glucose less than 20)---- give GLUCAGON 1 mg
SubQ or IM, repeat in 10 min if do not wake up, notify MD IMMEDIATELY
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | GRADED
A+ | NEW 2025-2026 UPDATE
R.F. for Type 2 Diabetes - ANSWER obesity
physical inactivity
hypertension
hypoglycemia s/s - ANSWER weakness, fatigue, difficulty thinking, confusion,
behavior changes, emotional instability, seizures, loss of consciousness, brain
damage, death, shaky, heart pounding, anxious, sweaty, hungry, tingling
hyperglycemia s/s - ANSWER warm, moist skin, dehydration, rapid deep
breathing, fruity breath, mental status varies, abdominal cramps, n/v, orthostatic
hypotension, turgor, ketones positive
Key teachings for insulin - ANSWER insulin types, injection technique, site of
injection, pt response all affect absorption, onset, degree, and duration of insulin
activity
changing insulins can affect B.G.
how to adjust insulin doses, understand nutrition therapy, and monitor blood
glucose levels accurately. must adhere to insulin schedule
dont mix any other insulins with premixed
,refrigerate insulin , always have spare bottle, store prefilled syringes upward, roll
dont shake prefilled
SubQ insulin administation rule - ANSWER pull the need straight out quickly
what does a diabetic patient need to know before excercising? - ANSWER
wear appropriate footwear
don't excercise within 1 hour of insulin injection or near peak time of insulin
dont excercise unless blood glucose is at least 80 and less than 250
Advice to patient who diabetes - ANSWER make sure they have appropriate
footwear
tip for diabetes patients on days they excercise - ANSWER check glucose levels
more frequently on days of excercise, extra carbs, less sodium may be needed
during 24 hours after extensive crisis
what are the sick day rules? - ANSWER continue to take insult, drink 8-12 oz
sugar free liquids every hour awake
what does the pt with diabetes need to know RE foot care? - ANSWER be able
to assess the foot for abnormal skin or nail conditions:
, dry, cracked, fissure skin, ulcers, toenails: thickened, long, ingrown; tinea pedis;
onychmycosis (mycotic nails)
Assess the diabetic foot pt for - ANSWER circulation; make sure shoots fit
properly and are still providing adequate circulation
Education to the patient for diabetic foot care - ANSWER - inspect feet daily
-apply moisturizing cream daily BUT NOT BETWEEN TOES
-do NOT wear same pair of shoes 2 days in a role
- purchase shoes that have plenty of room for your toes. buy shoes LATER IN THE
DAY when feet are normally larger,break in new shoes gradually
-See Dr. immediately if have blisters, sores, or infections
- do NOT step into bath tub without checking the temp. of the water with wrist or
thermometer. optimal temp: 95; max temp: 110
-NEVER use hot water bottles, heating pads, or portable heaters to warm feel
-NEVER go barefoot
-do NOT soak feel
Treatment options for severe HYPOglycemia - ANSWER severe hypoglycemia:
(unable to swallow, convulsing, glucose less than 20)---- give GLUCAGON 1 mg
SubQ or IM, repeat in 10 min if do not wake up, notify MD IMMEDIATELY
