Nur 212 Exam Questions and Answers
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Diabetes Risk Factors - ✔✔Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history, ethnicity
(African American, Hispanic, Native American), hypertension, high cholesterol.
Signs of Diabetes - ✔✔Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss
(Type 1), blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, recurrent infections.
DKA Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, polyuria,
polydipsia, dehydration, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, confusion, blood
glucose >300 mg/dL.
HHS Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Severe dehydration, confusion, lethargy, blood
glucose >600 mg/dL, no ketones, polydipsia, hypernatremia.
Insulin Peak Times - ✔✔Rapid-acting (30-90 min), Short-acting (2-5 hrs),
Intermediate-acting (4-12 hrs), Long-acting (minimal/no peak).
Insulin Onset and Duration - ✔✔Rapid-acting (onset 10-30 min, duration 3-5
hrs), Short-acting (onset 30-60 min, duration 5-8 hrs), Intermediate-acting
(onset 1-2 hrs, duration 12-18 hrs), Long-acting (onset 1-4 hrs, duration 24 hrs).
Complications of Diabetes - ✔✔Retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy,
cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease.
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, Nursing Interventions for DKA - ✔✔Administer IV fluids (0.9% NS or 0.45% NS),
insulin drip, monitor blood glucose, potassium replacement, monitor ABGs and
electrolytes.
Nursing Interventions for HHS - ✔✔Administer IV fluids, insulin drip, monitor
serum electrolytes (potassium), monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias, ensure
adequate hydration.
Patient Education for Diabetes - ✔✔Monitor blood glucose regularly, recognize
signs of hypo/hyperglycemia, follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly, adhere
to medication regimen.
Cushing's Disease Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Moon face, buffalo hump, truncal
obesity, purple striae, thin skin, hypertension, hyperglycemia, muscle weakness,
osteoporosis.
Addison's Disease Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Fatigue, weight loss,
hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia,
salt cravings.
Hypothyroidism Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Fatigue, weight gain, cold
intolerance, bradycardia, constipation, dry skin, hair thinning, depression.
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Diabetes Risk Factors - ✔✔Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family history, ethnicity
(African American, Hispanic, Native American), hypertension, high cholesterol.
Signs of Diabetes - ✔✔Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss
(Type 1), blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, recurrent infections.
DKA Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, polyuria,
polydipsia, dehydration, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, confusion, blood
glucose >300 mg/dL.
HHS Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Severe dehydration, confusion, lethargy, blood
glucose >600 mg/dL, no ketones, polydipsia, hypernatremia.
Insulin Peak Times - ✔✔Rapid-acting (30-90 min), Short-acting (2-5 hrs),
Intermediate-acting (4-12 hrs), Long-acting (minimal/no peak).
Insulin Onset and Duration - ✔✔Rapid-acting (onset 10-30 min, duration 3-5
hrs), Short-acting (onset 30-60 min, duration 5-8 hrs), Intermediate-acting
(onset 1-2 hrs, duration 12-18 hrs), Long-acting (onset 1-4 hrs, duration 24 hrs).
Complications of Diabetes - ✔✔Retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy,
cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease.
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, Nursing Interventions for DKA - ✔✔Administer IV fluids (0.9% NS or 0.45% NS),
insulin drip, monitor blood glucose, potassium replacement, monitor ABGs and
electrolytes.
Nursing Interventions for HHS - ✔✔Administer IV fluids, insulin drip, monitor
serum electrolytes (potassium), monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias, ensure
adequate hydration.
Patient Education for Diabetes - ✔✔Monitor blood glucose regularly, recognize
signs of hypo/hyperglycemia, follow a balanced diet, exercise regularly, adhere
to medication regimen.
Cushing's Disease Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Moon face, buffalo hump, truncal
obesity, purple striae, thin skin, hypertension, hyperglycemia, muscle weakness,
osteoporosis.
Addison's Disease Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Fatigue, weight loss,
hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia,
salt cravings.
Hypothyroidism Signs and Symptoms - ✔✔Fatigue, weight gain, cold
intolerance, bradycardia, constipation, dry skin, hair thinning, depression.
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