NUR 170 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS | COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Patient with type 2 diabetes who is scheduled for cardiac cath? - ✔✔Immediately notify physician if
patient took metformin
Patient with blood sugar of 256, sliding scale? - ✔✔Give 6 units of Insulin
Caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes, what's essential? - ✔✔Check blood sugar if confused and
shaky (hypoglycemia)
Insulin administration of patient with a pre filled syringe device, correct understanding? - ✔✔Attach a
new needle every time
Somogyi phenomenon, what would you expect? - ✔✔Morning sugar would be high
Watching a patient give them self insulin, correct technique? - ✔✔Rotation of sites
Teaching a patient with diabetes about proper exercise, need for additional teaching? - ✔✔They
exercise when medication peaks
Screening patients for the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, patient at greatest risk? - ✔✔Patient with
elevated BMI and high blood pressure
Lab values for a glucose tolerance test, all high? - ✔✔Demonstrates evidence of poor glucose control
Home health nurse talking about giving lispro? - ✔✔Give while patient is actively eating
Visiting a type 2 diabetic recently prescribed Insulin, she begins to cry, "I can't stand the thought of
giving myself Insulin Injections"? - ✔✔What is it about giving yourself Insulin that's upsetting
Teaching a patient about doing own capillary blood glucose, correct understanding? - ✔✔They will prick
finger after washing hands with soap and water
You are teaching a new nurse about type 1 diabetes and insulin, correct statement? - ✔✔Long acting
Insulin is given if they are NPO
Assessing a patient with diabetes, how would you know they are severely hyperglycemic? -
✔✔Decreased rapid respirations
Treatment of hyperglycemia at home, which of the following requires follow up? - ✔✔Eat a banana if
they become drowsy
Teaching a patient about foot care, need for further teaching? - ✔✔Alternate shoes every other week
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Patient with type 2 diabetes who is scheduled for cardiac cath? - ✔✔Immediately notify physician if
patient took metformin
Patient with blood sugar of 256, sliding scale? - ✔✔Give 6 units of Insulin
Caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes, what's essential? - ✔✔Check blood sugar if confused and
shaky (hypoglycemia)
Insulin administration of patient with a pre filled syringe device, correct understanding? - ✔✔Attach a
new needle every time
Somogyi phenomenon, what would you expect? - ✔✔Morning sugar would be high
Watching a patient give them self insulin, correct technique? - ✔✔Rotation of sites
Teaching a patient with diabetes about proper exercise, need for additional teaching? - ✔✔They
exercise when medication peaks
Screening patients for the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, patient at greatest risk? - ✔✔Patient with
elevated BMI and high blood pressure
Lab values for a glucose tolerance test, all high? - ✔✔Demonstrates evidence of poor glucose control
Home health nurse talking about giving lispro? - ✔✔Give while patient is actively eating
Visiting a type 2 diabetic recently prescribed Insulin, she begins to cry, "I can't stand the thought of
giving myself Insulin Injections"? - ✔✔What is it about giving yourself Insulin that's upsetting
Teaching a patient about doing own capillary blood glucose, correct understanding? - ✔✔They will prick
finger after washing hands with soap and water
You are teaching a new nurse about type 1 diabetes and insulin, correct statement? - ✔✔Long acting
Insulin is given if they are NPO
Assessing a patient with diabetes, how would you know they are severely hyperglycemic? -
✔✔Decreased rapid respirations
Treatment of hyperglycemia at home, which of the following requires follow up? - ✔✔Eat a banana if
they become drowsy
Teaching a patient about foot care, need for further teaching? - ✔✔Alternate shoes every other week
