NUR 325 EXAM 2 (ASU) NEWEST 2026/ 2027 ACTUAL
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Section 1: Glucose Regulation - Foundational Concepts
(Questions 1-30)
1. What is the definition of glucose regulation?
A. The process of converting food into energy
B. The process of maintaining optimal blood glucose levels
C. The breakdown of glycogen in the liver
D. The storage of excess glucose as fat
Answer: B. Glucose regulation is the process of maintaining optimal blood glucose
levels.
2. What is the ultimate end goal of glucose metabolism?
A. Production of glycogen
B. Cellular use of glucose for energy (ATP)
C. Conversion of glucose to fat
D. Storage of glucose in the liver
Answer: B. The ultimate end goal is cellular use of glucose for energy.
,3. Which of the following BEST defines euglycemia?
A. Low blood glucose
B. High blood glucose
C. Optimal balanced blood glucose level
D. Fluctuating blood glucose
Answer: C. Euglycemia is the optimal balanced blood glucose level of 70-140 mg/dL.
4. A nurse is assessing a client with diabetes. Which finding indicates
hyperglycemia?
A. Tremors and diaphoresis
B. Polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration
C. Shakiness and headache
D. Confusion and irritability
Answer: B. Polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration are classic signs of hyperglycemia.
5. Which statement correctly describes a normal blood glucose range?
A. 50-100 mg/dL
B. 70-140 mg/dL
C. 100-180 mg/dL
D. 140-200 mg/dL
Answer: B. The normal euglycemic range is 70-140 mg/dL.
,6. Which hormone LOWERs blood glucose?
A. Cortisol
B. Glucagon
C. Insulin
D. Epinephrine
Answer: C. Insulin lowers blood glucose; cortisol, glucagon, and epinephrine raise it.
7. Which hormones RAISE blood glucose? (Select all that apply)
A. Cortisol
B. Glucagon
C. Epinephrine
D. Insulin
Answer: A, B, C. Cortisol, glucagon, and epinephrine are counter-regulatory hormones
that raise blood glucose.
8. Why do steroids affect blood glucose levels?
A. They decrease insulin production
B. They contain cortisol which raises blood glucose
C. They increase insulin sensitivity
D. They block glucose absorption
, Answer: B. Steroids contain cortisol, which is a counter-regulatory hormone that raises
blood glucose.
9. A nurse is reviewing medications with a client. Which medication can impact
glucose regulation?
A. Steroids
B. Insulin
C. Psychiatric medications
D. All of the above
Answer: D. Steroids, insulin, and psychiatric medications can all affect blood glucose.
10. Which phrase helps differentiate between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
signs?
A. "Hot and dry: sugar high, cold and clammy: need some candy"
B. "High and dry, low and slow"
C. "Fast and furious, slow and steady"
D. "Red and hot, blue and cold"
Answer: A. Hyperglycemia presents with hot, dry skin; hypoglycemia presents with cold,
clammy skin.
11. Which of the following is a short-term consequence of hyperglycemia?
EXAM TEST BANK| NUR325 HEALTH AND ILLNESS
CONCEPTS I EXAM 2 REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 200
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Section 1: Glucose Regulation - Foundational Concepts
(Questions 1-30)
1. What is the definition of glucose regulation?
A. The process of converting food into energy
B. The process of maintaining optimal blood glucose levels
C. The breakdown of glycogen in the liver
D. The storage of excess glucose as fat
Answer: B. Glucose regulation is the process of maintaining optimal blood glucose
levels.
2. What is the ultimate end goal of glucose metabolism?
A. Production of glycogen
B. Cellular use of glucose for energy (ATP)
C. Conversion of glucose to fat
D. Storage of glucose in the liver
Answer: B. The ultimate end goal is cellular use of glucose for energy.
,3. Which of the following BEST defines euglycemia?
A. Low blood glucose
B. High blood glucose
C. Optimal balanced blood glucose level
D. Fluctuating blood glucose
Answer: C. Euglycemia is the optimal balanced blood glucose level of 70-140 mg/dL.
4. A nurse is assessing a client with diabetes. Which finding indicates
hyperglycemia?
A. Tremors and diaphoresis
B. Polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration
C. Shakiness and headache
D. Confusion and irritability
Answer: B. Polyuria, polydipsia, and dehydration are classic signs of hyperglycemia.
5. Which statement correctly describes a normal blood glucose range?
A. 50-100 mg/dL
B. 70-140 mg/dL
C. 100-180 mg/dL
D. 140-200 mg/dL
Answer: B. The normal euglycemic range is 70-140 mg/dL.
,6. Which hormone LOWERs blood glucose?
A. Cortisol
B. Glucagon
C. Insulin
D. Epinephrine
Answer: C. Insulin lowers blood glucose; cortisol, glucagon, and epinephrine raise it.
7. Which hormones RAISE blood glucose? (Select all that apply)
A. Cortisol
B. Glucagon
C. Epinephrine
D. Insulin
Answer: A, B, C. Cortisol, glucagon, and epinephrine are counter-regulatory hormones
that raise blood glucose.
8. Why do steroids affect blood glucose levels?
A. They decrease insulin production
B. They contain cortisol which raises blood glucose
C. They increase insulin sensitivity
D. They block glucose absorption
, Answer: B. Steroids contain cortisol, which is a counter-regulatory hormone that raises
blood glucose.
9. A nurse is reviewing medications with a client. Which medication can impact
glucose regulation?
A. Steroids
B. Insulin
C. Psychiatric medications
D. All of the above
Answer: D. Steroids, insulin, and psychiatric medications can all affect blood glucose.
10. Which phrase helps differentiate between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
signs?
A. "Hot and dry: sugar high, cold and clammy: need some candy"
B. "High and dry, low and slow"
C. "Fast and furious, slow and steady"
D. "Red and hot, blue and cold"
Answer: A. Hyperglycemia presents with hot, dry skin; hypoglycemia presents with cold,
clammy skin.
11. Which of the following is a short-term consequence of hyperglycemia?
