Hondros 176 Exam 1 Questions And
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Diabetes Type 1
ANSWER✔✔: Juvenile diabetes, insulin dependent, body produces little or no
insulin
(Sudden onset, underweight)
3 Ps: Polyphagia, Polydipsia, Polyuria
Diabetes Type 2
ANSWER✔✔: Adult onset diabetes, non-insulin dependent, body produces
insulin but not enough
(More common, can be controlled by diet, obesity)
Diabetes Type 1 Treatment
ANSWER✔✔: Must take the right amount of insulin. Too much insulin will lead
to hypoglycemia.
Tests for Young Diabetes
ANSWER✔✔: Random blood sugar
Fasting blood sugar
Urine test (ketones)
Thyroid, kidney, and cholesterol tests
Hyperglycemia: 3 Ps
ANSWER✔✔: Polyphagia, Polydipsia, Polyuria
,S/S Hyperglycemia
ANSWER✔✔: Blood glucose level >250
Thirst
Hunger
Blurry vision
Poor wound healing
S/S of Hypoglycemia
ANSWER✔✔: Tremors/seizures
Diaphoresis
Chills
Weakness
Confusion
Nursing Intervention for Hypo/Hyperglycemia
ANSWER✔✔: Check blood sugar
Hypoglycemia Treatment
ANSWER✔✔: Immediate ingestion of 15-20g quick-acting carbohydrates; wait
15 minutes, repeat if needed
Hypoglycemia in Unconscious Patient
ANSWER✔✔: Give glucagon IM or glucose under the tongue
Dietary Teaching
, ANSWER✔✔: Meals at the same time every day
Decrease saturated fats
Increase exercise
Diabetic Foot Care
ANSWER✔✔:
Nailcare: Podiatrist, cut nail straight across.
Wear clean cotton socks/closed shoes.
Do not soak feet.
No powder or lotion between toes.
Polyphagia
ANSWER✔✔: Excessive hunger
Polydipsia
ANSWER✔✔: Excessive thirst
Polyuria
ANSWER✔✔: Excessive urination
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
ANSWER✔✔: Shortage of insulin resulting in hyperglycemia and production of
ketones
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (Treatment)
ANSWER✔✔: Fluids, insulin, K+
Answers With Verified Solutions Rated
A+ Latest Updated 2025
Diabetes Type 1
ANSWER✔✔: Juvenile diabetes, insulin dependent, body produces little or no
insulin
(Sudden onset, underweight)
3 Ps: Polyphagia, Polydipsia, Polyuria
Diabetes Type 2
ANSWER✔✔: Adult onset diabetes, non-insulin dependent, body produces
insulin but not enough
(More common, can be controlled by diet, obesity)
Diabetes Type 1 Treatment
ANSWER✔✔: Must take the right amount of insulin. Too much insulin will lead
to hypoglycemia.
Tests for Young Diabetes
ANSWER✔✔: Random blood sugar
Fasting blood sugar
Urine test (ketones)
Thyroid, kidney, and cholesterol tests
Hyperglycemia: 3 Ps
ANSWER✔✔: Polyphagia, Polydipsia, Polyuria
,S/S Hyperglycemia
ANSWER✔✔: Blood glucose level >250
Thirst
Hunger
Blurry vision
Poor wound healing
S/S of Hypoglycemia
ANSWER✔✔: Tremors/seizures
Diaphoresis
Chills
Weakness
Confusion
Nursing Intervention for Hypo/Hyperglycemia
ANSWER✔✔: Check blood sugar
Hypoglycemia Treatment
ANSWER✔✔: Immediate ingestion of 15-20g quick-acting carbohydrates; wait
15 minutes, repeat if needed
Hypoglycemia in Unconscious Patient
ANSWER✔✔: Give glucagon IM or glucose under the tongue
Dietary Teaching
, ANSWER✔✔: Meals at the same time every day
Decrease saturated fats
Increase exercise
Diabetic Foot Care
ANSWER✔✔:
Nailcare: Podiatrist, cut nail straight across.
Wear clean cotton socks/closed shoes.
Do not soak feet.
No powder or lotion between toes.
Polyphagia
ANSWER✔✔: Excessive hunger
Polydipsia
ANSWER✔✔: Excessive thirst
Polyuria
ANSWER✔✔: Excessive urination
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
ANSWER✔✔: Shortage of insulin resulting in hyperglycemia and production of
ketones
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (Treatment)
ANSWER✔✔: Fluids, insulin, K+
