HURST Practice Test Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
diabetes type 1 classification
- have little to no insulin
- usually diagnosed in childhood
- first sign may be DKA
- appears ABRUPTLY, despite years of beta cell destruction
- classic 3 P's: polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
you have to have ________ to carry glucose out of the blood and into the cell..... since
there is no insulin, the glucose just builds up in the ______. the blood becomes
hypertonic and pulls fluid into the vascular space..... the kidneys filter excess glucose
and fluids __________ and polydipsia... the cells are starving so they start breaking
down protein and fat for energy ( polyphagia) .... when you break down fat you get
__________ ( acids) .... now this client is ________ ( resp. or metabolic?) kussmaul resp.
- insulin
- blood
- polyuria
- ketones
- metabolic
what are the S/S of diabetes type 1?
- polyuria
- polydipsia
- polyphagia
,when you see polyuria you think what first?
- SHOCK
when you see HYPERlycemia you think of what first?
- the 3 Ps!!
what is the treatment for diabetes type 1?
- they will have to have insulin
- ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS WILL NOT WORK!!!
what is the pathophysiology of diabetes type 2
- clients dont have enough insulin, or the insulin they have is no good
- clients usually OVERWEIGHT
- usually found by accident / wounds that wont heal, repeated vag infections
individuals with type 2 diabetes should be evaluated for ________ syndrome?
- METABOLIC
when you see metabolic syndrome you should think what?
- syndrome X
what 3 features should metabolic syndrome have?
- waist circumference
- trigylcerides
- blood pressure higher than 130/85
metabolic syndrome is known to increase what?
- the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
, what is the treatment for diabetes type 2?
- start with diet and exercise and then add oral agents. some clients may have to take insulin
gestational diabetes remsembles what?
- type 2 diabetes
moms dealing with gestational diabetes need how much more insulin than normal?
- 2-3
when should all moms be screened for gestational diabetes?
- 24-28 weeks
what complications can a baby have when mother is dealing with gestational diabetes?
- increased birth weight
- hypoglycemia
majority of calories when dealing with diabetes should go come from what?
- complex carbohydrates ( 45%)
- fats ( 30-40%)
- proteins ( 15-20%)
why are we worried about carbohydrates in diabete patients?
- sugar destroys vessels just like FAT
high fiber slows down ________ absorption in the intestines, therefore, eliminating the
sharp rise/fall in blood sugar
glucose
should you wait until your blood sugar rises or normalizes to begin excercise?
Correct Answers
diabetes type 1 classification
- have little to no insulin
- usually diagnosed in childhood
- first sign may be DKA
- appears ABRUPTLY, despite years of beta cell destruction
- classic 3 P's: polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
you have to have ________ to carry glucose out of the blood and into the cell..... since
there is no insulin, the glucose just builds up in the ______. the blood becomes
hypertonic and pulls fluid into the vascular space..... the kidneys filter excess glucose
and fluids __________ and polydipsia... the cells are starving so they start breaking
down protein and fat for energy ( polyphagia) .... when you break down fat you get
__________ ( acids) .... now this client is ________ ( resp. or metabolic?) kussmaul resp.
- insulin
- blood
- polyuria
- ketones
- metabolic
what are the S/S of diabetes type 1?
- polyuria
- polydipsia
- polyphagia
,when you see polyuria you think what first?
- SHOCK
when you see HYPERlycemia you think of what first?
- the 3 Ps!!
what is the treatment for diabetes type 1?
- they will have to have insulin
- ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS WILL NOT WORK!!!
what is the pathophysiology of diabetes type 2
- clients dont have enough insulin, or the insulin they have is no good
- clients usually OVERWEIGHT
- usually found by accident / wounds that wont heal, repeated vag infections
individuals with type 2 diabetes should be evaluated for ________ syndrome?
- METABOLIC
when you see metabolic syndrome you should think what?
- syndrome X
what 3 features should metabolic syndrome have?
- waist circumference
- trigylcerides
- blood pressure higher than 130/85
metabolic syndrome is known to increase what?
- the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
, what is the treatment for diabetes type 2?
- start with diet and exercise and then add oral agents. some clients may have to take insulin
gestational diabetes remsembles what?
- type 2 diabetes
moms dealing with gestational diabetes need how much more insulin than normal?
- 2-3
when should all moms be screened for gestational diabetes?
- 24-28 weeks
what complications can a baby have when mother is dealing with gestational diabetes?
- increased birth weight
- hypoglycemia
majority of calories when dealing with diabetes should go come from what?
- complex carbohydrates ( 45%)
- fats ( 30-40%)
- proteins ( 15-20%)
why are we worried about carbohydrates in diabete patients?
- sugar destroys vessels just like FAT
high fiber slows down ________ absorption in the intestines, therefore, eliminating the
sharp rise/fall in blood sugar
glucose
should you wait until your blood sugar rises or normalizes to begin excercise?
