NUR 212 EXAM 3 FINAL (HONDROS)
QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION &
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Signs of Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss
(Type 1), blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, recurrent infections.
Diabetes Risk Factors - correct answer ✔✔Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history, ethnicity
(African American, Hispanic, Native American), hypertension, high cholesterol.
DKA Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, polyuria,
polydipsia, dehydration, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, confusion, blood glucose >300
mg/dL.
HHS Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Severe dehydration, confusion, lethargy, blood
glucose >600 mg/dL, no ketones, polydipsia, hypernatremia.
Insulin Peak Times - correct answer ✔✔Rapid-acting (30-90 min), Short-acting (2-5 hrs),
Intermediate-acting (4-12 hrs), Long-acting (minimal/no peak).
Insulin Onset and Duration - correct answer ✔✔Rapid-acting (onset 10-30 min, duration 3-5
hrs), Short-acting (onset 30-60 min, duration 5-8 hrs), Intermediate-acting (onset 1-2 hrs,
duration 12-18 hrs), Long-acting (onset 1-4 hrs, duration 24 hrs).
Complications of Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy,
cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease.
Nursing Interventions for DKA - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV fluids (0.9% NS or 0.45% NS),
insulin drip, monitor blood glucose, potassium replacement, monitor ABGs and electrolytes.
,Nursing Interventions for HHS - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV fluids, insulin drip, monitor
serum electrolytes (potassium), monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias, ensure adequate hydration.
Patient Education for Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Monitor blood glucose regularly, recognize
signs of hypo/hyperglycemia, follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly, adhere to medication
regimen.
Cushing's Disease Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Moon face, buffalo hump, truncal
obesity, purple striae, thin skin, hypertension, hyperglycemia, muscle weakness, osteoporosis.
Addison's Disease Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Fatigue, weight loss,
hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, salt cravings.
Hypothyroidism Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Fatigue, weight gain, cold
intolerance, bradycardia, constipation, dry skin, hair thinning, depression.
Hyperthyroidism Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Weight loss, heat intolerance,
tachycardia, tremors, insomnia, exophthalmos, goiter.
Thyroid Storm Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Severe tachycardia, hyperthermia (up
to 106°F), agitation, delirium, seizures, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, shock.
Thyroid Storm Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Administer antithyroid medications
(PTU, methimazole), iodine solution, beta-blockers, IV fluids, cooling blankets, oxygen therapy,
and manage electrolytes.
Cushing's Disease Nursing Interventions for Infection - correct answer ✔✔Monitor for signs of
infection, ensure hand hygiene, limit exposure to sick individuals, and educate on proper wound
care.
,Addisonian Crisis Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Severe hypotension, tachycardia,
dehydration, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, confusion, and shock.
Addisonian Crisis Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV hydrocortisone, rapid
IV fluids (0.9% saline and dextrose), monitor vital signs, manage electrolytes, and provide
glucose support.
Myxedema Coma Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Hypothermia, bradycardia,
hypotension, hypoventilation, altered mental status, and generalized edema.
Myxedema Coma Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV thyroid hormone,
warm the patient gradually, monitor vital signs, manage hypoglycemia, and provide ventilatory
support.
Thyroid Storm Patient Education - correct answer ✔✔Adhere to antithyroid medications, avoid
stress and infections, report fever or palpitations, and attend regular thyroid function follow-
ups.
DKA Nursing Interventions for Electrolytes - correct answer ✔✔Monitor potassium levels
closely, replace potassium as needed, and observe for signs of hypokalemia during insulin
therapy.
HHS Complications and Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Complications include severe
dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Interventions include aggressive IV fluid replacement,
insulin drip, and close monitoring of cardiac status.
Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors - correct answer ✔✔Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, insulin
resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and genetic predisposition.
, Metabolic Syndrome Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Promote weight loss through
diet and exercise, educate on smoking cessation, manage blood pressure and glucose levels,
and monitor lipid profiles.
Diet for Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Low glycemic index foods, balanced intake of carbs,
proteins, and fats, avoid sugary drinks, moderate alcohol intake, consistent meal times.
Diet for Cushing's Disease - correct answer ✔✔High-protein, low-sodium, high-potassium diet,
avoid foods high in sugar.
Diet for Addison's Disease - correct answer ✔✔High-sodium, low-potassium diet during stress,
maintain hydration, small frequent meals.
Diet for Hypothyroidism - correct answer ✔✔Low-calorie diet, adequate iodine intake, avoid
goitrogens (e.g., soy, cruciferous vegetables).
Diet for Hyperthyroidism - correct answer ✔✔High-calorie, high-protein diet, avoid caffeine and
highly seasoned foods, frequent small meals.
Complications of Hypothyroidism - correct answer ✔✔Myxedema coma, cardiovascular disease,
infertility, depression.
Complications of Hyperthyroidism - correct answer ✔✔Thyroid storm, atrial fibrillation,
osteoporosis, weight loss.
Thyroid Storm Causes - correct answer ✔✔Triggered by stress, infection, surgery, trauma, or
noncompliance with antithyroid medications.
Thyroid Storm Diagnostic Findings - correct answer ✔✔Elevated T3 and T4 levels, decreased
TSH, signs of hypermetabolism (fever, tachycardia).
QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION &
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Signs of Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss
(Type 1), blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, recurrent infections.
Diabetes Risk Factors - correct answer ✔✔Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history, ethnicity
(African American, Hispanic, Native American), hypertension, high cholesterol.
DKA Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, polyuria,
polydipsia, dehydration, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, confusion, blood glucose >300
mg/dL.
HHS Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Severe dehydration, confusion, lethargy, blood
glucose >600 mg/dL, no ketones, polydipsia, hypernatremia.
Insulin Peak Times - correct answer ✔✔Rapid-acting (30-90 min), Short-acting (2-5 hrs),
Intermediate-acting (4-12 hrs), Long-acting (minimal/no peak).
Insulin Onset and Duration - correct answer ✔✔Rapid-acting (onset 10-30 min, duration 3-5
hrs), Short-acting (onset 30-60 min, duration 5-8 hrs), Intermediate-acting (onset 1-2 hrs,
duration 12-18 hrs), Long-acting (onset 1-4 hrs, duration 24 hrs).
Complications of Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy,
cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease.
Nursing Interventions for DKA - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV fluids (0.9% NS or 0.45% NS),
insulin drip, monitor blood glucose, potassium replacement, monitor ABGs and electrolytes.
,Nursing Interventions for HHS - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV fluids, insulin drip, monitor
serum electrolytes (potassium), monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias, ensure adequate hydration.
Patient Education for Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Monitor blood glucose regularly, recognize
signs of hypo/hyperglycemia, follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly, adhere to medication
regimen.
Cushing's Disease Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Moon face, buffalo hump, truncal
obesity, purple striae, thin skin, hypertension, hyperglycemia, muscle weakness, osteoporosis.
Addison's Disease Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Fatigue, weight loss,
hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, salt cravings.
Hypothyroidism Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Fatigue, weight gain, cold
intolerance, bradycardia, constipation, dry skin, hair thinning, depression.
Hyperthyroidism Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Weight loss, heat intolerance,
tachycardia, tremors, insomnia, exophthalmos, goiter.
Thyroid Storm Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Severe tachycardia, hyperthermia (up
to 106°F), agitation, delirium, seizures, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, shock.
Thyroid Storm Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Administer antithyroid medications
(PTU, methimazole), iodine solution, beta-blockers, IV fluids, cooling blankets, oxygen therapy,
and manage electrolytes.
Cushing's Disease Nursing Interventions for Infection - correct answer ✔✔Monitor for signs of
infection, ensure hand hygiene, limit exposure to sick individuals, and educate on proper wound
care.
,Addisonian Crisis Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Severe hypotension, tachycardia,
dehydration, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, confusion, and shock.
Addisonian Crisis Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV hydrocortisone, rapid
IV fluids (0.9% saline and dextrose), monitor vital signs, manage electrolytes, and provide
glucose support.
Myxedema Coma Signs and Symptoms - correct answer ✔✔Hypothermia, bradycardia,
hypotension, hypoventilation, altered mental status, and generalized edema.
Myxedema Coma Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Administer IV thyroid hormone,
warm the patient gradually, monitor vital signs, manage hypoglycemia, and provide ventilatory
support.
Thyroid Storm Patient Education - correct answer ✔✔Adhere to antithyroid medications, avoid
stress and infections, report fever or palpitations, and attend regular thyroid function follow-
ups.
DKA Nursing Interventions for Electrolytes - correct answer ✔✔Monitor potassium levels
closely, replace potassium as needed, and observe for signs of hypokalemia during insulin
therapy.
HHS Complications and Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Complications include severe
dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Interventions include aggressive IV fluid replacement,
insulin drip, and close monitoring of cardiac status.
Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors - correct answer ✔✔Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, insulin
resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and genetic predisposition.
, Metabolic Syndrome Nursing Interventions - correct answer ✔✔Promote weight loss through
diet and exercise, educate on smoking cessation, manage blood pressure and glucose levels,
and monitor lipid profiles.
Diet for Diabetes - correct answer ✔✔Low glycemic index foods, balanced intake of carbs,
proteins, and fats, avoid sugary drinks, moderate alcohol intake, consistent meal times.
Diet for Cushing's Disease - correct answer ✔✔High-protein, low-sodium, high-potassium diet,
avoid foods high in sugar.
Diet for Addison's Disease - correct answer ✔✔High-sodium, low-potassium diet during stress,
maintain hydration, small frequent meals.
Diet for Hypothyroidism - correct answer ✔✔Low-calorie diet, adequate iodine intake, avoid
goitrogens (e.g., soy, cruciferous vegetables).
Diet for Hyperthyroidism - correct answer ✔✔High-calorie, high-protein diet, avoid caffeine and
highly seasoned foods, frequent small meals.
Complications of Hypothyroidism - correct answer ✔✔Myxedema coma, cardiovascular disease,
infertility, depression.
Complications of Hyperthyroidism - correct answer ✔✔Thyroid storm, atrial fibrillation,
osteoporosis, weight loss.
Thyroid Storm Causes - correct answer ✔✔Triggered by stress, infection, surgery, trauma, or
noncompliance with antithyroid medications.
Thyroid Storm Diagnostic Findings - correct answer ✔✔Elevated T3 and T4 levels, decreased
TSH, signs of hypermetabolism (fever, tachycardia).
