VSIM CASE 5 SKYLAR HANSEN EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
The nurse understands that the pathophys of type 1 DM is characterized by
which of the
following? ( correct answers ) destruction of pancreatic
beta cells
these cells are responsible for secretion of insulin. Type 2 DM is the result
of impaired
insulin production or insulin resistance which may be r/t necrosis of the
pancreatic alpha
cell
s
The nurse would expect that a pt experiencing moderate hypoglycemia
would of
which exhibit
the following sets of s/s? ( correct answers ) HA,
light headedness, slurred
speec
h
s/s grouped into 2 categories: adrenergic sx and CNS sx. In moderate
hypoglycemia,
the drop in blood glucose affects brain, resulting in HA, lightheadedness,
and slurred
speech, as well as other sx that may include loss of
consciousness,
tachycardia, andhunger,
sweating
The nurse knows that which of the following is a normal fasting serum
glucose
a pt of 18level
y/o?for
( correct answers ) 90
mg/dL
normal fasting serum glucose range for ages 2-18 is 60-
100 mg/dL
glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) represents average blood glucose
levels over
period a
of approximately 2-3 mos. Which of the following would the nurse
know tolevel
normal be a range indicating good maintenance of blood glucose over time?
answers ) 4-6% (indicates consistently near-normal blood glucose
( correct
concentrations)
For an unconscious pt who is experiencing hypoglycemia in a health care
facility,
nurse would
the make what emergency management intervention? ( correct
answers
25 to 50 )mL of dextrose 50% in
water
In hospitals and EDs, for pts who are unconscious or cannot swallow,
25-50 mL
D50W mayofbe
administered IV
T/F: insulin regimen typically involve a combination of short-acting and
long-acting
insulin ( correct answers )
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WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
The nurse understands that the pathophys of type 1 DM is characterized by
which of the
following? ( correct answers ) destruction of pancreatic
beta cells
these cells are responsible for secretion of insulin. Type 2 DM is the result
of impaired
insulin production or insulin resistance which may be r/t necrosis of the
pancreatic alpha
cell
s
The nurse would expect that a pt experiencing moderate hypoglycemia
would of
which exhibit
the following sets of s/s? ( correct answers ) HA,
light headedness, slurred
speec
h
s/s grouped into 2 categories: adrenergic sx and CNS sx. In moderate
hypoglycemia,
the drop in blood glucose affects brain, resulting in HA, lightheadedness,
and slurred
speech, as well as other sx that may include loss of
consciousness,
tachycardia, andhunger,
sweating
The nurse knows that which of the following is a normal fasting serum
glucose
a pt of 18level
y/o?for
( correct answers ) 90
mg/dL
normal fasting serum glucose range for ages 2-18 is 60-
100 mg/dL
glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) represents average blood glucose
levels over
period a
of approximately 2-3 mos. Which of the following would the nurse
know tolevel
normal be a range indicating good maintenance of blood glucose over time?
answers ) 4-6% (indicates consistently near-normal blood glucose
( correct
concentrations)
For an unconscious pt who is experiencing hypoglycemia in a health care
facility,
nurse would
the make what emergency management intervention? ( correct
answers
25 to 50 )mL of dextrose 50% in
water
In hospitals and EDs, for pts who are unconscious or cannot swallow,
25-50 mL
D50W mayofbe
administered IV
T/F: insulin regimen typically involve a combination of short-acting and
long-acting
insulin ( correct answers )
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