WGU D446 Adult Health II (Latest Update
) Questions with Correct
Answers {Grade A}100% Verified
Somogyi effect - correct answer too much insulin at night, hypoglycemia in morning
(typically between 2-4am)
Ketoacidosis - correct answer insulin deficiency-> decreased glucose utilization->
breakdown of fat stores-> ketones accumulate
Rapid acting insulin - correct answer aspart, lispro, glulisine
15min onset
Never give w/out food
Regular (short) acting insulin - correct answer humulin r, novolin r
Onset w/in 30min
Only one we can give via iv
,Nph (intermittent) acting insulin - correct answer humulin n, novolin n
Onset w/in 1.5hrs (peak 2-5hrs)
Long acting (lantus) insulin - correct answer glargine
Steady control (usually given at night)
Once ever 24hrs
No mix w/ other insulins
Hyperglycemic (levels) - correct answer blood glucose over 115 and a1c 6.5+
Hyperglycemic (signs and symptoms) - correct answer p- polyuria
P- polydipsia
P- polyphagia
Hypoglycemic (signs and symptoms) - correct answer cool, pale, sweaty, nervous,
tachycardia, fatigue
H- headache
,I- irritable
W- weakness
A- anxious
S- sweaty
H- hunger
Hypoglycemic (levels) - correct answer blood glucose 70 or less
Als - correct answer amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Als (definition) - correct answer rare progressive neuromuscular disorder marked by
the loss of motor neurons
Unknown cause
More common in white, men, and military veterans
Approx 10% genetic
Limb-onset als - correct answer initial involvement in extremities, trouble w/ tasks
involving fine motor skills
, Bulbar onset als - correct answer problem speaking (e.g., slurred speech, sounds like
they're drunk)
Als (signs and symptoms) - correct answer pain, sleep disorder, spasticity,
hyperreflexia, drooling, emotional lability, constipation, esophageal reflux, progressive
muscle weakness and atrophy
Als (meds) - correct answer (may slow decline)
Riluzole and edaravone
Als (interventions) - correct answer facilitate communication, reduce aspiration risk,
early identification of respiratory problems, decrease pain, decrease fall risk, provide
diversional activities, provide compassionate end-of-life care
Med doseage (manual iv sets) - correct answer total volume (ml) / total time (min) x
drop factor (gtt) / ml = rate of flow (gtt)/ ml
) Questions with Correct
Answers {Grade A}100% Verified
Somogyi effect - correct answer too much insulin at night, hypoglycemia in morning
(typically between 2-4am)
Ketoacidosis - correct answer insulin deficiency-> decreased glucose utilization->
breakdown of fat stores-> ketones accumulate
Rapid acting insulin - correct answer aspart, lispro, glulisine
15min onset
Never give w/out food
Regular (short) acting insulin - correct answer humulin r, novolin r
Onset w/in 30min
Only one we can give via iv
,Nph (intermittent) acting insulin - correct answer humulin n, novolin n
Onset w/in 1.5hrs (peak 2-5hrs)
Long acting (lantus) insulin - correct answer glargine
Steady control (usually given at night)
Once ever 24hrs
No mix w/ other insulins
Hyperglycemic (levels) - correct answer blood glucose over 115 and a1c 6.5+
Hyperglycemic (signs and symptoms) - correct answer p- polyuria
P- polydipsia
P- polyphagia
Hypoglycemic (signs and symptoms) - correct answer cool, pale, sweaty, nervous,
tachycardia, fatigue
H- headache
,I- irritable
W- weakness
A- anxious
S- sweaty
H- hunger
Hypoglycemic (levels) - correct answer blood glucose 70 or less
Als - correct answer amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Als (definition) - correct answer rare progressive neuromuscular disorder marked by
the loss of motor neurons
Unknown cause
More common in white, men, and military veterans
Approx 10% genetic
Limb-onset als - correct answer initial involvement in extremities, trouble w/ tasks
involving fine motor skills
, Bulbar onset als - correct answer problem speaking (e.g., slurred speech, sounds like
they're drunk)
Als (signs and symptoms) - correct answer pain, sleep disorder, spasticity,
hyperreflexia, drooling, emotional lability, constipation, esophageal reflux, progressive
muscle weakness and atrophy
Als (meds) - correct answer (may slow decline)
Riluzole and edaravone
Als (interventions) - correct answer facilitate communication, reduce aspiration risk,
early identification of respiratory problems, decrease pain, decrease fall risk, provide
diversional activities, provide compassionate end-of-life care
Med doseage (manual iv sets) - correct answer total volume (ml) / total time (min) x
drop factor (gtt) / ml = rate of flow (gtt)/ ml
