30 yr old with DM type 2, glucose of 280 BEFORE breakfast. Which symptom
would the LPN see? correct answer Polyuria
64 yo pt has cardiac cath. How would you manage complications? correct answer
Check the site for bleeding, check vitals signs
A patient with type 2 DM is prescribed Lantus 30 units, and regular insulin 8 units
and has a blood sugar of 94. What education would you provide? correct answer
administer medications separately
DO NOT MIX LANTUS
Anemia education? SATA correct answer encourage rest
check urine for blood
assess jaundice/pallor
Barium swallow procedure correct answer increase fluids
Cause of dysuria? correct answer enlarged prostate
Celiac disease education was understood when the patient states? correct answer
I will remain on a gluten free diet
Cellulitis interventions? SATA correct answer protect from secondary infections
give analgesics
, Diabetic patient with a wound. LPN educates this as MOST important? correct
answer keep sugar in NORMAL ranges to promote healing
Discharge instructions for patient with a colostomy? correct answer Empty bag
1/3 full
DM interventions? SATA correct answer LDL under 100
daily foot checks
renal function tests
DM type 2, what responses need further assessment? SATA correct answer
difficulty in bed with wife
walk barefoot on beach
heart doctor placed them on new pill
Don't give Digoxin when the HR is below what? correct answer 60 bpm (Call dr)
Early sign of ICP? correct answer Mental status change
Early signs of hypertension? SATA correct answer nosebleeds
blurred vision
Early stage of dementia S/S? SATA correct answer short term memory loss
difficulty focusing