Midterm Exam Week 1 - 4: NURS 120 / NURS120 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing | Complete Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - West Coast

Midterm Exam Week 1 - 4: NURS
120 / NURS120 (Latest Update 2025
/ 2026) Introduction to Medical
Surgical Nursing | Complete
Questions and Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct - West Coast


Question:
HbA1c
Answer:
expected reference range: 4-6%


-diabetic patients: 6.5-8%


-best indicator of the average blood glucose level for the past 120 days.

,Question:
hypoglycemia s/s
Answer:
-shakiness
-confusion
-diaphoresis
-palpitations
-headache
-lack of coordination
-blurred vision
-seizures
-coma




Question:
hypoglycemia treatment
Answer:
immediate ingestion of 15-20g quick acting carbohydrates (4 to 6 oz of fruit
juice or regular soft drink, glucose tablets, or glucose gel, 6 to 10 hard candies,
or 1 tbsp honey); wait 15 minutes, repeat if needed

, Question:
hyperglycemia s/s
Answer:
Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss,
syncope, fruity breath, hot, dry skin




Question:
hyperglycemia treatment
Answer:
-antidiabetic medication
-insulin




Question:
diabetes lab tests
Answer:
-casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dL
-fasting blood glucose greater than 126 mg/dL
-2-hr glucose greater than 200 mg/dL
-HbA1c greater than 6.5%