NUR 325 Exam 2: Diabetes Questions and Answers Graded A+
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with
diabetes mellitus regarding proper footcare. Which in-
structions is included in the plan?
A. Soak feet in hot water
C. Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between
B. Avoid using a mild soap on feet
toes
C. Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between
toes
D. Always have a podiatrist cut your toenails; never cut
them yourself
A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus about dif-
ferentiating between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
The client demonstrates an understanding of hypo-
glycemia by stating that the glucose will be taken if which
of the following symptoms develops? B. Shakiness
A. Polyuria
B. Shakiness
C. Blurred Vision
D. Fruity breath odor
A nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with di-
abetes mellitus for signs of complications. Which of the
following, if exhibited in the client would indicate hyper-
glycemia and warrant physician notification?
A. Polyuria
A. Polyuria
B. Diaphoresis
C. Hypertension
D. Increased pulse rate
The family of a bedridden client with type 2 Diabetes Mel-
litus and chronic renal failure calls a nurse to report the
following symptoms: headache, polydipsia, and increased
lethargy. Which question is most important to ask the
,NUR 325 Exam 2: Diabetes Questions and Answers Graded A+
family?
A. "What is the client's urine output?"
B. "What is the client's capillary blood glucose level?" B. "What is the client's capillary blood glucose level?"
C. " Has there been any changes in dietary intake?"
D. "Have you increased the amount of fluids provided?"
Diabetes - related retinopathy is the leading cause of new
cases of adult blindness TRUE
True or False
An alert and oriented client has a blood glucose of 56
mg/dL following the 15/15 rule what would be appropri-
A. 3-4 glucose tablets
ate to give the client?
B. 1 tablespoon of honey
A. 3-4 glucose tablets
C. 1 cup of milk
B. 1 tablespoon of honey
D. 1/2 cup regular soda or juice
C. 1 cup of milk
E. 15 jelly beans
D. 1/2 cup regular soda or juice
E. 15 jelly beans
What is not a risk factor for impaired glucose regulation?
A. Pregnancy
B. Age extreme ( older adults, infants) C. Low socioeconomic status
C. Low socioeconomic status
D. Alaska Native
Which disease processes are related to diabetes mellitus?
(select all that apply)
A. retinopathy A. retinopathy
B. neuropathy B. neuropathy
C. osteopathy D. nephropathy
D. nephropathy
E. allelopathy
Characteristics of Type 2 Diabetes
, NUR 325 Exam 2: Diabetes Questions and Answers Graded A+
-becoming more common in children and adolescents
- insulin resistance
- can be managed with diet/ exercise, oral medication,
and or insulin therapy
- most individuals are overweight or obese
- most common type of diabetes
- new diagnosis more common in children and adoles-
cents
- most individuals are thin or normal weight
Characteristics of Type 1 Diabetes
-require lifelong insulin replacement
-autoimmune disorder
-insulin deficiency
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes melli-
tus about foot care. Which of the following statements by C. "I'll check my feet everyday for sores and bruises."
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I'll wear sandals in warm weather" The client should check his feet daily to monitor for any
B. "I'll put lotion between my toes after drying my feet." problems and observe any other changes before they
C. "I'll check my feet everyday for sores and bruises." become serious. He can use a hand mirror to examine
D. " I'll soak my feet in cool water everynight before I go areas that are diflcult for him to see.
to bed"
A client who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse,
"Why did I develop diabetes?" Which of the following
B. " Your body has insulin resistance and decreases insulin
responses should the nurse make?
secretion"
A. "Your body is destroying the cells that secrete insulin"
B. " Your body has insulin resistance and decreases insulin
A client genetically susceptible can develop Type 2 DM
secretion"
when obesity and physical inactivity lead to insulin resis-
C. "An infection in your pancreas destroyed the cells that
tance at cells as well as “secretion of insulin by pancreatic
make insulin"
beta-cells.
D. " Your kidneys are not able to reabsorb water which
leads to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus"
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with
diabetes mellitus regarding proper footcare. Which in-
structions is included in the plan?
A. Soak feet in hot water
C. Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between
B. Avoid using a mild soap on feet
toes
C. Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between
toes
D. Always have a podiatrist cut your toenails; never cut
them yourself
A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus about dif-
ferentiating between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
The client demonstrates an understanding of hypo-
glycemia by stating that the glucose will be taken if which
of the following symptoms develops? B. Shakiness
A. Polyuria
B. Shakiness
C. Blurred Vision
D. Fruity breath odor
A nurse is monitoring a client newly diagnosed with di-
abetes mellitus for signs of complications. Which of the
following, if exhibited in the client would indicate hyper-
glycemia and warrant physician notification?
A. Polyuria
A. Polyuria
B. Diaphoresis
C. Hypertension
D. Increased pulse rate
The family of a bedridden client with type 2 Diabetes Mel-
litus and chronic renal failure calls a nurse to report the
following symptoms: headache, polydipsia, and increased
lethargy. Which question is most important to ask the
,NUR 325 Exam 2: Diabetes Questions and Answers Graded A+
family?
A. "What is the client's urine output?"
B. "What is the client's capillary blood glucose level?" B. "What is the client's capillary blood glucose level?"
C. " Has there been any changes in dietary intake?"
D. "Have you increased the amount of fluids provided?"
Diabetes - related retinopathy is the leading cause of new
cases of adult blindness TRUE
True or False
An alert and oriented client has a blood glucose of 56
mg/dL following the 15/15 rule what would be appropri-
A. 3-4 glucose tablets
ate to give the client?
B. 1 tablespoon of honey
A. 3-4 glucose tablets
C. 1 cup of milk
B. 1 tablespoon of honey
D. 1/2 cup regular soda or juice
C. 1 cup of milk
E. 15 jelly beans
D. 1/2 cup regular soda or juice
E. 15 jelly beans
What is not a risk factor for impaired glucose regulation?
A. Pregnancy
B. Age extreme ( older adults, infants) C. Low socioeconomic status
C. Low socioeconomic status
D. Alaska Native
Which disease processes are related to diabetes mellitus?
(select all that apply)
A. retinopathy A. retinopathy
B. neuropathy B. neuropathy
C. osteopathy D. nephropathy
D. nephropathy
E. allelopathy
Characteristics of Type 2 Diabetes
, NUR 325 Exam 2: Diabetes Questions and Answers Graded A+
-becoming more common in children and adolescents
- insulin resistance
- can be managed with diet/ exercise, oral medication,
and or insulin therapy
- most individuals are overweight or obese
- most common type of diabetes
- new diagnosis more common in children and adoles-
cents
- most individuals are thin or normal weight
Characteristics of Type 1 Diabetes
-require lifelong insulin replacement
-autoimmune disorder
-insulin deficiency
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes melli-
tus about foot care. Which of the following statements by C. "I'll check my feet everyday for sores and bruises."
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I'll wear sandals in warm weather" The client should check his feet daily to monitor for any
B. "I'll put lotion between my toes after drying my feet." problems and observe any other changes before they
C. "I'll check my feet everyday for sores and bruises." become serious. He can use a hand mirror to examine
D. " I'll soak my feet in cool water everynight before I go areas that are diflcult for him to see.
to bed"
A client who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse,
"Why did I develop diabetes?" Which of the following
B. " Your body has insulin resistance and decreases insulin
responses should the nurse make?
secretion"
A. "Your body is destroying the cells that secrete insulin"
B. " Your body has insulin resistance and decreases insulin
A client genetically susceptible can develop Type 2 DM
secretion"
when obesity and physical inactivity lead to insulin resis-
C. "An infection in your pancreas destroyed the cells that
tance at cells as well as “secretion of insulin by pancreatic
make insulin"
beta-cells.
D. " Your kidneys are not able to reabsorb water which
leads to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus"
