NUR 170 Exam 3 (Actual Exam 2026) |
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Define DKA ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Not enough insulin so blood
sugar becomes very high which causes cells to break down protein and fat into
energy which leads to a build up of ketones resulting in acidosis
What are the signs and symptoms of DKA? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Ketosis and acidosis, hyperglycemia, dehydration, kussmaul respirations, fruity
breath
What is the treatment for DKA? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Iv insulin,
fluid replacement, correction of electrolyte imbalances
What are the long term complications of DKA? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----Renal failure, loss of sensation in nerves, retinopathy, hypertension and
atherosclerosis
Define type 2 diabetes ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Does not produce
enough insulin or produces bad insulin that does not work properly
,What are the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------Gradual onset; Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight gain
Define hypoglycemia ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Low blood sugar <70,
severe hypoglycemia is <50
Happens suddenly
What are the early signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Nausea, sweating, tremors, headache, irritable, tingling,
clammy skin
What are the late signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Confusion, coma, seizures
What causes hypoglycemia? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Insulin excess,
deficient food intake, exercise, alcohol (delayed hypoglycemic reaction)
What is the treatment for hypoglycemia in conscious patients? *think 15x15x15 --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Oral intake of 15g carbs, recheck BG in
15min, give another 15g carbs if needed
,What is the treatment if hypoglycemia in unconscious patients? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Emergency - call rapid response; Administer glucagon
(IM,IV, SUBQ) or IV 50% dextrose;
Define peripheral arterial disease ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Narrow
artery (atherosclerosis) where oxygenated blood can't get to the distal extremities
(hands and feet) leading to ischemia and necrosis of the extremities
What are the signs and symptoms of PAD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Sharp pain, poor or absent pulse, cool extremities, pale skin, gangrene, 6 P's
What are the causes of PAD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Smoking,
diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, sedentary, obesity
Define Raynaud's disease ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Women,
smoking, hands - vasospasms in the cold
Define buegers disease ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Men, smoking, feet
- ischemia to vessels which can lead to necrosis and ulcers
, Define varicose veins ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Incompetent valves
and veins stay distended - no venous return
What are signs and symptoms of varicose veins? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------
-------Leg pain and heaviness
What are the risk factors of varicose veins? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Prolonged standing, over 30, family hx, obesity, heart disease
What is the treatment for varicose veins? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Elastic compression stockings, exercise, elevation, injecting veins, surgery, ligation
and stripping, stop smoking
What is the treatment of PAD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Dangle legs,
stop smoking, avoid tight clothing, no heating pads, medications (vasodilators,
antiplatelets)
What organs are affected with hypertension? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---Heart (CHF), brain (stroke), kidneys (renal failure), eyes (visual changes)
Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Verified Answers | Latest
Exam
Define DKA ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Not enough insulin so blood
sugar becomes very high which causes cells to break down protein and fat into
energy which leads to a build up of ketones resulting in acidosis
What are the signs and symptoms of DKA? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Ketosis and acidosis, hyperglycemia, dehydration, kussmaul respirations, fruity
breath
What is the treatment for DKA? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Iv insulin,
fluid replacement, correction of electrolyte imbalances
What are the long term complications of DKA? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----Renal failure, loss of sensation in nerves, retinopathy, hypertension and
atherosclerosis
Define type 2 diabetes ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Does not produce
enough insulin or produces bad insulin that does not work properly
,What are the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------Gradual onset; Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight gain
Define hypoglycemia ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Low blood sugar <70,
severe hypoglycemia is <50
Happens suddenly
What are the early signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Nausea, sweating, tremors, headache, irritable, tingling,
clammy skin
What are the late signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Confusion, coma, seizures
What causes hypoglycemia? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Insulin excess,
deficient food intake, exercise, alcohol (delayed hypoglycemic reaction)
What is the treatment for hypoglycemia in conscious patients? *think 15x15x15 --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Oral intake of 15g carbs, recheck BG in
15min, give another 15g carbs if needed
,What is the treatment if hypoglycemia in unconscious patients? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Emergency - call rapid response; Administer glucagon
(IM,IV, SUBQ) or IV 50% dextrose;
Define peripheral arterial disease ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Narrow
artery (atherosclerosis) where oxygenated blood can't get to the distal extremities
(hands and feet) leading to ischemia and necrosis of the extremities
What are the signs and symptoms of PAD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Sharp pain, poor or absent pulse, cool extremities, pale skin, gangrene, 6 P's
What are the causes of PAD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Smoking,
diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, sedentary, obesity
Define Raynaud's disease ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Women,
smoking, hands - vasospasms in the cold
Define buegers disease ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Men, smoking, feet
- ischemia to vessels which can lead to necrosis and ulcers
, Define varicose veins ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Incompetent valves
and veins stay distended - no venous return
What are signs and symptoms of varicose veins? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------
-------Leg pain and heaviness
What are the risk factors of varicose veins? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Prolonged standing, over 30, family hx, obesity, heart disease
What is the treatment for varicose veins? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Elastic compression stockings, exercise, elevation, injecting veins, surgery, ligation
and stripping, stop smoking
What is the treatment of PAD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Dangle legs,
stop smoking, avoid tight clothing, no heating pads, medications (vasodilators,
antiplatelets)
What organs are affected with hypertension? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---Heart (CHF), brain (stroke), kidneys (renal failure), eyes (visual changes)
