HONDROS NUR 176 Exam 1 Question
and Answers Latest Versions 2025
Graded A+
Myoclonic seizures - Correct Answer-Sudden jerking of body
Akinetic seizures - Correct Answer-Not common, falls in flaccid state, unconscious for 1
or 2 minutes
What med will a pt get with new onset seizures? - Correct Answer-Broad spectrum anti-
seizure med
Pt education related to seizures - Correct Answer-Keep long and recorded time and
duration, any drowsiness , nausea and vomiting.
Discharge education for a pt taking Dilantin - Correct Answer-Mouth care, avoid alcohol,
no driving, use soft tooth brush
Seizure disorder interventions - Correct Answer-Stay with them while they seize, lower
them to floor, observe and record, keep them safe, don't force mouth open , turn on side
if excessive sputum accumulates
What should be determined when assessing meningitis? - Correct Answer-Viral or
bacterial, the specific organism that caused it
Bacterial meningitis labs - Correct Answer-Increase protein, increase WBC , decrease
glucose
Isolation for meningitis - Correct Answer-Respiratory droplet, 24 hour isolation after first
treatment
Age of onset for type 1 diabetes - Correct Answer-30 years or younger
Age of onset for type 2 diabetes - Correct Answer-35 years or older but increasing in
children
Hyperglycemia Blood glucose levels - Correct Answer-Higher than 100-140mg/dl
Hypoglycemia blood glucose levels - Correct Answer-Less than 70mg/dl
, Euglycemia blood glucose level ( normal) - Correct Answer-70-100mg/dl
Interventions to prevent diabetes - Correct Answer-Maintain healthy weight, diet and
exercise
Signs of type 1 diabetes - Correct Answer-3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness,
shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight,
Signs of type 2 diabetes - Correct Answer-No symptoms at first , later develop the 3
polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags
S/S of hypoglycemia - Correct Answer-Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition,
tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( sweating)
S/S of hyperglycemia - Correct Answer-3 polys, fruity breath
S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis and treatment - Correct Answer-High BS, high HR,
restlessness, weight loss, fruity breath, kussmaul(fast deep RR) -- treatments; IV
regular insulin
First intervention if a pt. Presents with s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia - Correct Answer-
Check blood sugar
Prevention of long term complications of diabetes - Correct Answer-Takes meds, daily
feet care, yearly renal test, eye exams every 6 months, LDL less than 150
Dietary teaching for a diabetic patient - Correct Answer-Meals at the same time every
day, decrease saturated fats, increase exercise , refer pt. To MyPlate learning tool,
Diabetic Pt. should never increase carbs unless... - Correct Answer-Sugar is low before
exercising
Discharge teaching for diabetic pt. - Correct Answer-Know hypo/hyperglycemia s/s,
know that stress and illness increase BS , see a diabetic educator, know what the effect
of Exercise can have on Bs
Diabetic foot care - Correct Answer-Clean w/ soap and warm water, clean socks
everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder or lotion b/t toes , wear
shoes , inspect feet daily, no gardners
Lipid analysis - Correct Answer-LDL-leas than 100 HDL- more than 40 Triglycerides-
more than 150
What are low and high levels of HDL indicative of - Correct Answer-High- insulin
resistance, low- insulin sensitivity
and Answers Latest Versions 2025
Graded A+
Myoclonic seizures - Correct Answer-Sudden jerking of body
Akinetic seizures - Correct Answer-Not common, falls in flaccid state, unconscious for 1
or 2 minutes
What med will a pt get with new onset seizures? - Correct Answer-Broad spectrum anti-
seizure med
Pt education related to seizures - Correct Answer-Keep long and recorded time and
duration, any drowsiness , nausea and vomiting.
Discharge education for a pt taking Dilantin - Correct Answer-Mouth care, avoid alcohol,
no driving, use soft tooth brush
Seizure disorder interventions - Correct Answer-Stay with them while they seize, lower
them to floor, observe and record, keep them safe, don't force mouth open , turn on side
if excessive sputum accumulates
What should be determined when assessing meningitis? - Correct Answer-Viral or
bacterial, the specific organism that caused it
Bacterial meningitis labs - Correct Answer-Increase protein, increase WBC , decrease
glucose
Isolation for meningitis - Correct Answer-Respiratory droplet, 24 hour isolation after first
treatment
Age of onset for type 1 diabetes - Correct Answer-30 years or younger
Age of onset for type 2 diabetes - Correct Answer-35 years or older but increasing in
children
Hyperglycemia Blood glucose levels - Correct Answer-Higher than 100-140mg/dl
Hypoglycemia blood glucose levels - Correct Answer-Less than 70mg/dl
, Euglycemia blood glucose level ( normal) - Correct Answer-70-100mg/dl
Interventions to prevent diabetes - Correct Answer-Maintain healthy weight, diet and
exercise
Signs of type 1 diabetes - Correct Answer-3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness,
shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight,
Signs of type 2 diabetes - Correct Answer-No symptoms at first , later develop the 3
polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags
S/S of hypoglycemia - Correct Answer-Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition,
tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( sweating)
S/S of hyperglycemia - Correct Answer-3 polys, fruity breath
S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis and treatment - Correct Answer-High BS, high HR,
restlessness, weight loss, fruity breath, kussmaul(fast deep RR) -- treatments; IV
regular insulin
First intervention if a pt. Presents with s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia - Correct Answer-
Check blood sugar
Prevention of long term complications of diabetes - Correct Answer-Takes meds, daily
feet care, yearly renal test, eye exams every 6 months, LDL less than 150
Dietary teaching for a diabetic patient - Correct Answer-Meals at the same time every
day, decrease saturated fats, increase exercise , refer pt. To MyPlate learning tool,
Diabetic Pt. should never increase carbs unless... - Correct Answer-Sugar is low before
exercising
Discharge teaching for diabetic pt. - Correct Answer-Know hypo/hyperglycemia s/s,
know that stress and illness increase BS , see a diabetic educator, know what the effect
of Exercise can have on Bs
Diabetic foot care - Correct Answer-Clean w/ soap and warm water, clean socks
everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder or lotion b/t toes , wear
shoes , inspect feet daily, no gardners
Lipid analysis - Correct Answer-LDL-leas than 100 HDL- more than 40 Triglycerides-
more than 150
What are low and high levels of HDL indicative of - Correct Answer-High- insulin
resistance, low- insulin sensitivity
