NUR 176 Hondros Final Cala Exam 2023/24 Solved 100% Correct

Which type of DM was previously called juvenile DM and is insulin-dependent? - ANSWER-Type 1 Which type of DM was previously called adult-onset DM and is insulin-resistant - ANSWER-Type 2 True or False: A person with Type 1 DM usually is healthy with the exception of the lack of insulin. - ANSWER-True S/S of type 1 DM - ANSWER-polysipsia, polyuria, polyphagia True or False: A patient with type 1 DM typically loses weight because the body burns protein instead of glucose for energy - ANSWER-True During a minor illness, should a pt who has DM type 1 stop giving theirselves insulin? - ANSWER-No How often should BG be taken in a pt with diabetes - ANSWER-q1-2 hours True or False: insulin is necessary for all patients with type 1 DM - ANSWER-True Which insulin should not be mixed with others because of its interference with their action? - ANSWER-Glargine When the pt with type 2 DM experiences decreased mobility, meds (such as steroids), infection and stress, what happens to the blood glucose? - ANSWER-It rises With bacterial meningitis, what kind of precautions would you take? - ANSWER-transmission precautions What is scabies caused by? - ANSWER-itch mite s/s of scabies - ANSWER-mite lay eggs under skin, wavy, brown and threadlike line on the body, pruritus, excoriation Treatment for Scabies - ANSWER-Lindane, pyrethrins, crotamiton, 4-8% solution of sulfur in petrolatum; treat all family members, wash linens & clothing in hot water, proper PPE What type of precaution is scabies? - ANSWER-Contact (gloves and gown); transmitted by prolonged contact with infected area