Nur 256 Exam #3 Review Questions And
100% Verified Answers
, Ketosis; Little endogenous insulin; Younger than 30 years of age - CORRECT
ANSWER-A patient is diagnosed with type I diabetes. What clinical characteristics does
the nurse expect to see in this patient?
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER-When the nurse is caring for a patient with type I
diabetes, what clinical manifestation would be a priority to closely monitor?
1000 calories - CORRECT ANSWER-A female patient who weighs 130 lb has an ideal
body weight of 166 lb. For weight reduction of 2 lb/wk, approximately what should her
daily caloric intake be?
NPH - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse is preparing to administer intermediate-acting
insulin to a patient with diabetes. Which insulin will the nurse administer?
Peripheral neuropathy - CORRECT ANSWER-An older adult patient that has diabetes
type II comes to the ed with second-degree burns to the bottom of both feet and states,
"I didn't feel too hot but my feet must have been too close to the heater." What does the
nurse understand is most likely the reason for the decrease in temperature sensation?
Lower than 50 to 60 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse is caring for a patient with
an abnormally low blood glucose concentration. What glucose level will the nurse
observe when assessing laboratory results?
Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has had a
large volume of fluid infused for rehydration. What potential complication from
rehydration should the nurse monitor for?
Leakage of fluid serum (exudates); Microaneurysms; Focal capillary single closure -
CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse is assessing a patient with nonproliferative
(background) retinopathy. When examining the retina, what would the nurse expect to
assess?
Albumin - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes that has a
diagnosis of nephropathy. What would the nurse expect the urinalysis report to
indicate?
50% - 60% - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse expects that a patient with type I diabetes
may receive what percentage of the usual morning dose of insulin preoperatively?
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-An older adult patient is
in the hospital being treated for sepsis r/t a uti. The patient has started to have an
altered sense of awareness, profound dehydration, and hypotension. What condition
does the nurse suspect the patient may be experiencing?
100% Verified Answers
, Ketosis; Little endogenous insulin; Younger than 30 years of age - CORRECT
ANSWER-A patient is diagnosed with type I diabetes. What clinical characteristics does
the nurse expect to see in this patient?
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER-When the nurse is caring for a patient with type I
diabetes, what clinical manifestation would be a priority to closely monitor?
1000 calories - CORRECT ANSWER-A female patient who weighs 130 lb has an ideal
body weight of 166 lb. For weight reduction of 2 lb/wk, approximately what should her
daily caloric intake be?
NPH - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse is preparing to administer intermediate-acting
insulin to a patient with diabetes. Which insulin will the nurse administer?
Peripheral neuropathy - CORRECT ANSWER-An older adult patient that has diabetes
type II comes to the ed with second-degree burns to the bottom of both feet and states,
"I didn't feel too hot but my feet must have been too close to the heater." What does the
nurse understand is most likely the reason for the decrease in temperature sensation?
Lower than 50 to 60 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse is caring for a patient with
an abnormally low blood glucose concentration. What glucose level will the nurse
observe when assessing laboratory results?
Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has had a
large volume of fluid infused for rehydration. What potential complication from
rehydration should the nurse monitor for?
Leakage of fluid serum (exudates); Microaneurysms; Focal capillary single closure -
CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse is assessing a patient with nonproliferative
(background) retinopathy. When examining the retina, what would the nurse expect to
assess?
Albumin - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes that has a
diagnosis of nephropathy. What would the nurse expect the urinalysis report to
indicate?
50% - 60% - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse expects that a patient with type I diabetes
may receive what percentage of the usual morning dose of insulin preoperatively?
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-An older adult patient is
in the hospital being treated for sepsis r/t a uti. The patient has started to have an
altered sense of awareness, profound dehydration, and hypotension. What condition
does the nurse suspect the patient may be experiencing?
