ATI Practice Exam: Diabetes Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Practice Exam: Diabetes Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the most important action for a nurse to take when caring for a patient with diabetes who is experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia? A. Administer a dose of insulin B. Give the patient a fast-acting carbohydrate C. Increase fluid intake D. Encourage the patient to rest Which of the following types of insulin has the quickest onset? A. Lispro B. Glargine C. NPH D. Regular What is the target blood glucose range for most patients with diabetes before meals? A. 90-130 mg/dL 2 B. 80-120 mg/dL C. 100-140 mg/dL D. 120-160 mg/dL What should the nurse teach a patient about insulin storage? A. Keep insulin in the freezer to preserve its potency B. Store insulin at room temperature for up to 4 weeks C. Store insulin in the refrigerator and avoid freezing it D. Insulin should be stored in direct sunlight for easy access Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for managing blood sugar levels in a patient with diabetes during exercise? A. Monitor blood glucose before and after exercise B. Avoid checking blood glucose during exercise C. Increase carbohydrate intake after exercise only D. Avoid insulin use before exercise What is the most common long-term complication of uncontrolled diabetes? 3 A. Hypertension B. Retinopathy C. Kidney stones D. Pneumonia When should a patient with diabetes use a sliding scale for insulin administration? A. Only during periods of illness B. When blood glucose levels are consistently normal C. When blood glucose levels are elevated and insulin needs to be adjusted D. Before meals only Which of the following is a complication of diabetic neuropathy? A. Nausea B. Loss of sensation in the extremities C. Skin rashes D. High fever What is the primary dietary recommendation for a patient with diabetes? 4 A. Low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet B. Balanced diet with controlled carbohydrate intake C. High-fat, low-carb diet D. High-calorie diet to prevent weight loss Which of the following insulin types can be mixed with other insulin types? A. NPH B. Glargine C. Lispro D. Detemir What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient with diabetes who is starting insulin therapy?