2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Complications of renal dialysis. Answer: Hypotension, muscle
cramps, nausea and vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and
infection at the access site.
⩥ What does insulin do. Answer: When you eat, insulin is secreted from
the pancreas. Insulin opens up the cell for sugar.
⩥ Hypoglycemia. Answer: Lack of sugar in the blood. Can be deadly.
⩥ Treatment for low blood sugar. Answer: Oral glucose.
⩥ Hyperglycemia (Diabetes). Answer: An excess amount of sugar in the
blood. Too little insulin makes cells unable to absorb glucose. Cell
switch from normal metabolism to abnormal metabolism. It begins to
breakdown fat. It begins to create Ketone in the body. Ketone is very
acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to their breath.
⩥ Treatment for Hyperglycemia. Answer: Rapidly transport to the
hospital.
,⩥ Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology. Answer: Causes
Kussmaul Respirations (Rapid, Deep breaths) Increased blood sugar,
fruity smelling breath.
⩥ Acidosis. Answer: The accumulation of acids in the body
⩥ High Blood Sugar long term effects. Answer: Blindness,
Neuropathy(Nerve Damage), Necrosis(tissue death), Lose Limbs,
Kidney Problems Commonly silent MIs
⩥ Hypoglycemic Crisis Blood Sugar level. Answer: Blood sugar Below
40
⩥ Hypoglycemia blood sugar level. Answer: Blood sugar 40-80
⩥ Normal Blood Sugar. Answer: Blood sugar 80-120
⩥ Hyperglycemia blood sugar level. Answer: Blood sugar 120-400
⩥ Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar
nonketotic coma (HHNC) blood sugar level. Answer: Blood sugar 400-
800
⩥ Hyperglycemic Crisis blood sugar level. Answer: Blood sugar 800-up
, ⩥ Hyperglycemia Signs & Symptoms. Answer: Kussmaul respirations
(rapid, deep respirations), Dehydration, as indications of dry warm skin
"tenting". Sunken eyes. A sweet or fruity odor or the breath, caused by
Ketones. A rapid, weak pulse (tready) A normal or slightly low blood
pressure. Varying degrees of unresponsiveness. Weakness, nausea, and
vomiting. Polyuria (excessive urination), Polydipsia (excessive thirst),
Polyphagia (excessive eating) Restlessness, possibly progressing to
coma; abnormally slurred speech; unsteady gait(movement).
⩥ Hyperglycemia Caused by. Answer: Patient is not under medical
treatment
Takes an insufficient amount of insulin,
Excessive eating
Undergoing stress that may cause infection, illness, overexertion,
fatigue, or drinking alcohol.
⩥ #1 cause of diabetic death in pediatrics. Answer: Cerebral edema
caused by hyperglycemia
⩥ Hypoglycemia Signs and symptoms. Answer: Pale, moist skin
(Clammy Diaphoresis sweating), Dizziness, headache, Rapid pulse,