ADULT HEALTH lll EXAM & FINAL
EXAM Questions and Answers Graded
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Adults with diabetes are prone to - Correct answer-have heart disease ,
hypertension and stroke
What is Insulin? - Correct answer-Insulin is a hormone made by the B cells in the
islet of the pancrease which gets released in bloodstream which converts glucose
into glycogen (when blood sugar levels are too high)
What maintains blood glucose? - Correct answer-insulin which decreases high
levels of glucose
type 1 diabetes mellitus - Correct answer-autoimmune process in which the body's
own T cells attack and destroy pancreatic B-cells, which are the source of the
body's insulin (occurs at young age)
type 1 diabetes symptoms - Correct answer-Classic symptoms are PPP
- excessive secretion of urine - polyuria
-thirst - polydipsia
,-weight loss, tiredness and increased hunger-Polyphasia
type 2 diabetes mellitus - Correct answer-when the body produces insufficient
insulin or insulin resistance occurs
The most important risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes is - Correct answer-
obesity
type 2 diabetes symptoms - Correct answer-Fatigue, frequent urination, unusual
thirst, blurred vision, prolonged wound healing, reccurent infections, and recurrent
vaginal yeast infections
Insulin is divided into 2 main categories which are? - Correct answer-short-acting
(bolus)-used at mealtimes
long-acting (basal) -provides a background level of insulin throughout the day.
What is the diagnostic test :A1C? - Correct answer-measures what % of
glycosylated hemoglobin protien (HbA1c) in blood from the past 3 months
*anything 6.5 or higher is bad
Other diagnostic test that indicates diabetes - Correct answer-1.Fasting plasma
glucose (FPG) level > 126 mg/dL
2. 2-hour plasma glucose level during OGTT greater than 200 mg/dL
,3.random plasma glucose level greater than 200 mg/dL
What are some conditions that could lead to diabetes - Correct answer--cushing
syndrome
-hyperthyroidism
-parentral nutrtion
-pancreatitis
-cystic fibrosis
-corticosteriods
What would you educate your diabetic patient about their diet? - Correct answer--
reduce alcohol intake
-whole grains, healthy fat, lean protien
- increase plant based foods
-limit saturated/trans fats
-limit carbohydrates
Signs of hyperglycemia - Correct answer-- increased urination
-increased apettite
-weakness/fatigue
, -blurred vision
-mood swings
-headache
-glycosuria
Signs of hypoglycemia - Correct answer--cold and clammy skin
-numbness in fingers/toes and mouth
-tachycardia
-nervousness
-tremors
-dizziness
-unsteady gait
-seizure/coma
Problems associated with insulin therapy include - Correct answer-lipodystrophy-
losing fat from part of the body which occurs when injection sites are used
frequently
hypertrophy- thickening of the subcutaneous tissue
somogyi effect- hypoglycemia at night
EXAM Questions and Answers Graded
A+
Adults with diabetes are prone to - Correct answer-have heart disease ,
hypertension and stroke
What is Insulin? - Correct answer-Insulin is a hormone made by the B cells in the
islet of the pancrease which gets released in bloodstream which converts glucose
into glycogen (when blood sugar levels are too high)
What maintains blood glucose? - Correct answer-insulin which decreases high
levels of glucose
type 1 diabetes mellitus - Correct answer-autoimmune process in which the body's
own T cells attack and destroy pancreatic B-cells, which are the source of the
body's insulin (occurs at young age)
type 1 diabetes symptoms - Correct answer-Classic symptoms are PPP
- excessive secretion of urine - polyuria
-thirst - polydipsia
,-weight loss, tiredness and increased hunger-Polyphasia
type 2 diabetes mellitus - Correct answer-when the body produces insufficient
insulin or insulin resistance occurs
The most important risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes is - Correct answer-
obesity
type 2 diabetes symptoms - Correct answer-Fatigue, frequent urination, unusual
thirst, blurred vision, prolonged wound healing, reccurent infections, and recurrent
vaginal yeast infections
Insulin is divided into 2 main categories which are? - Correct answer-short-acting
(bolus)-used at mealtimes
long-acting (basal) -provides a background level of insulin throughout the day.
What is the diagnostic test :A1C? - Correct answer-measures what % of
glycosylated hemoglobin protien (HbA1c) in blood from the past 3 months
*anything 6.5 or higher is bad
Other diagnostic test that indicates diabetes - Correct answer-1.Fasting plasma
glucose (FPG) level > 126 mg/dL
2. 2-hour plasma glucose level during OGTT greater than 200 mg/dL
,3.random plasma glucose level greater than 200 mg/dL
What are some conditions that could lead to diabetes - Correct answer--cushing
syndrome
-hyperthyroidism
-parentral nutrtion
-pancreatitis
-cystic fibrosis
-corticosteriods
What would you educate your diabetic patient about their diet? - Correct answer--
reduce alcohol intake
-whole grains, healthy fat, lean protien
- increase plant based foods
-limit saturated/trans fats
-limit carbohydrates
Signs of hyperglycemia - Correct answer-- increased urination
-increased apettite
-weakness/fatigue
, -blurred vision
-mood swings
-headache
-glycosuria
Signs of hypoglycemia - Correct answer--cold and clammy skin
-numbness in fingers/toes and mouth
-tachycardia
-nervousness
-tremors
-dizziness
-unsteady gait
-seizure/coma
Problems associated with insulin therapy include - Correct answer-lipodystrophy-
losing fat from part of the body which occurs when injection sites are used
frequently
hypertrophy- thickening of the subcutaneous tissue
somogyi effect- hypoglycemia at night
