COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED
●● What is a key strategy to promote hydration in older adults?
Answer: Prevent delirium and infection.
●● What should be reviewed regarding bladder training and
incontinence?
Answer: Chapter 12 (Touhy) and Chapter 7 (Ignatavicius).
●● What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Answer: Resources include Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-
2020 and MyPlate.gov.
●● What is the main characteristic of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Answer: Autoimmune destruction of beta cells leading to absolute
insulin dependence.
●● What is a common complication of Type 1 Diabetes?
Answer: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
, ●● What is the most common type of Diabetes Mellitus?
Answer: Type 2 Diabetes.
●● What are the three diagnostic criteria for Diabetes Mellitus?
Answer: Random glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL + symptoms, fasting glucose ≥
126 mg/dL, HbA1c > 6.5%.
●● What are the three classic symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus?
Answer: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia.
●● What should patients do on a sick day with diabetes?
Answer: Take insulin as prescribed, test blood sugar every 4 hours,
check urine for ketones if BG > 300.
●● What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
Answer: Regulates metabolism via T3 and T4 hormones.
●● What are common symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?
Answer: Heat intolerance, weight loss, diarrhea, tachycardia,
exophthalmos.
●● What is a life-threatening crisis associated with Hyperthyroidism?
Answer: Thyroid Storm.