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ATI DIABETES MELLITUS MANAGEMENT EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS THE
LATEST UPDATED EXAM BANK INCLUDING EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS FOR A SURE PASS
NPH insulin peaks
6-14 hours
type 1 diabetes mellitus
diabetes caused by a total lack of insulin production; usually develops in
childhood, and patients require insulin replacement therapy to control the disorder
what could make the insulin injection less painful?
by injecting room-temp insulin
How to reverse hypoglycemia
consume 15-20 grams of fast-acting carbs
what are examples of fast acting carbs
8 oz of skim milk, 1 tbsp of honey, 4-6 oz of fruit juice, or glucose tablets
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an insulin pump works by delivering a _________ of regular insulin all day with
the goal of ______.
basal state, preventing hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
diabetic ketoacidosis
acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the
body is unable to burn sugar; thus, it must burn fat for energy
the risk for developing DKA can be increased with the use of an
insulin pump
expected range for a fasting blood glucose measurement
74-106 mg/dL
a blood sample that is too small can possibly result in
falsely low readings
ATI DIABETES MELLITUS MANAGEMENT EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS THE
LATEST UPDATED EXAM BANK INCLUDING EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS FOR A SURE PASS
NPH insulin peaks
6-14 hours
type 1 diabetes mellitus
diabetes caused by a total lack of insulin production; usually develops in
childhood, and patients require insulin replacement therapy to control the disorder
what could make the insulin injection less painful?
by injecting room-temp insulin
How to reverse hypoglycemia
consume 15-20 grams of fast-acting carbs
what are examples of fast acting carbs
8 oz of skim milk, 1 tbsp of honey, 4-6 oz of fruit juice, or glucose tablets
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an insulin pump works by delivering a _________ of regular insulin all day with
the goal of ______.
basal state, preventing hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
diabetic ketoacidosis
acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the
body is unable to burn sugar; thus, it must burn fat for energy
the risk for developing DKA can be increased with the use of an
insulin pump
expected range for a fasting blood glucose measurement
74-106 mg/dL
a blood sample that is too small can possibly result in
falsely low readings
