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You are giving rapid acting insulin, what are your nursing consideration in order?
A. Assess the 7 rights of Meds
B. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat
C. Check blood sugar
D. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse - ANSWER 1. Check blood
sugar
2. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat
3. Assess the 7 rights of Meds
4. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse
Which lab values are indicative for Diabetes mellitus?
Select all that apply
A. Hga1c of 6.9%
B. Random glucose of 103 mg/dl
C. Fasting plasma glucose of 130 mg/dl
D. Oral Glucose tolerance test of 142 mg/dl - ANSWER A, C
Which lab value indicates Pre-diabetes?
A. Hga1c of 6.7%
B. Fasting plasma glucose of 115 mg/dl
C. Random glucose of 110 mg/dl
D. Oral glucose tolerance test of 200 mg/dl - ANSWER B (pre-diabetes = 100-
126)
, Which of the following are causes of Type 1 DM?
A. Obesity
B. Old age
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. Autoimmunity - ANSWER D
What are common manifestations of type 1 DM?
Select all that apply
A. Fatigue
B. Urination
C. Weight loss
D. Decreased thirst - ANSWER A, B, C
T/F
Type 2 DM occurs when the pancreas secretes insulin, but it is poorly utilized by the
cells - ANSWER True
What is the most important teaching point when a Pt is Diagnosed with Pre-
diabetes?
A. Medication compliance
B. How to mix insulins
C. Need for monthly eye exams
D. Reduction of risk factors - ANSWER D
Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for Type 2 DM?
Select all that apply
A. Physical inactivity
B. Ethnicity
DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
You are giving rapid acting insulin, what are your nursing consideration in order?
A. Assess the 7 rights of Meds
B. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat
C. Check blood sugar
D. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse - ANSWER 1. Check blood
sugar
2. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat
3. Assess the 7 rights of Meds
4. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse
Which lab values are indicative for Diabetes mellitus?
Select all that apply
A. Hga1c of 6.9%
B. Random glucose of 103 mg/dl
C. Fasting plasma glucose of 130 mg/dl
D. Oral Glucose tolerance test of 142 mg/dl - ANSWER A, C
Which lab value indicates Pre-diabetes?
A. Hga1c of 6.7%
B. Fasting plasma glucose of 115 mg/dl
C. Random glucose of 110 mg/dl
D. Oral glucose tolerance test of 200 mg/dl - ANSWER B (pre-diabetes = 100-
126)
, Which of the following are causes of Type 1 DM?
A. Obesity
B. Old age
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. Autoimmunity - ANSWER D
What are common manifestations of type 1 DM?
Select all that apply
A. Fatigue
B. Urination
C. Weight loss
D. Decreased thirst - ANSWER A, B, C
T/F
Type 2 DM occurs when the pancreas secretes insulin, but it is poorly utilized by the
cells - ANSWER True
What is the most important teaching point when a Pt is Diagnosed with Pre-
diabetes?
A. Medication compliance
B. How to mix insulins
C. Need for monthly eye exams
D. Reduction of risk factors - ANSWER D
Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for Type 2 DM?
Select all that apply
A. Physical inactivity
B. Ethnicity
