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NSG 3250 Exam 1 Newest 2025-2026 /NSG 3250 Exam
1 Preparation/ NSG 3250 Exam 1 Practice Exam With
100 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
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Do not ______ the finger before doing blood glucose check - ANSWER-
massage/ rub
Do not advise pts to have foods _____________ on the glycemic index -
ANSWER-HIGH
Check creatinine levels if pt is on _______ - ANSWER-Metformin
Glyburide - ANSWER-Helps bodies insulin attach to the receptors
Food should be administered around the _______________ of NPH
insulin - ANSWER-Onset peak
NPH insulin - ANSWER-long acting insulin
First sign of severe hyperglycemia - ANSWER-Rapid deep breath
respirations (Kussmauls)
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For symptoms of nausea and vomiting, the nurse should ask -
ANSWER-What their current blood sugar is
Fruity breath - ANSWER-diabetic ketoacidosis
acetone in breath
When the patient starts asking questions about what is appropriate for
their DM management - ANSWER-the patient is ready to learn
Manifestation of hypoglycemia - ANSWER-BG below 70
cold, clammy skin
numbness of fingers, toes, mouth
increased HR
emotional changes
HA
nervousness, tremors
faintness, dizziness
unsteady gait, slurred speech
hunger
changes in vision
seizures, coma
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ALWAYS treat the patient with _________ first over ______ -
ANSWER-HYPOglycemia
hyperglycemia
Gerontology diabetes concerns - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia concerns cuz
they live alone
Decreased renal function
may skip meals
Macrovascular - ANSWER-accelerated atherosclerotic changes,
coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular
disease
Microvascular - ANSWER-diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy
Neuropathic - ANSWER-peripheral neuropathy, autonomic
neuropathies, hypoglycemic unawareness, neuropathy, sexual
dysfunction
ways to diagnose diabetes - ANSWER-A1C, fasting glucose, and GTT
test
A patient who has been taking a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medication
will begin taking metformin (Glucophage). The nurse understands that
NSG 3250 Exam 1 Newest 2025-2026 /NSG 3250 Exam
1 Preparation/ NSG 3250 Exam 1 Practice Exam With
100 Complete Questions And Correct Answers
|Already Graded A+||Brand New Versions!!
Do not ______ the finger before doing blood glucose check - ANSWER-
massage/ rub
Do not advise pts to have foods _____________ on the glycemic index -
ANSWER-HIGH
Check creatinine levels if pt is on _______ - ANSWER-Metformin
Glyburide - ANSWER-Helps bodies insulin attach to the receptors
Food should be administered around the _______________ of NPH
insulin - ANSWER-Onset peak
NPH insulin - ANSWER-long acting insulin
First sign of severe hyperglycemia - ANSWER-Rapid deep breath
respirations (Kussmauls)
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For symptoms of nausea and vomiting, the nurse should ask -
ANSWER-What their current blood sugar is
Fruity breath - ANSWER-diabetic ketoacidosis
acetone in breath
When the patient starts asking questions about what is appropriate for
their DM management - ANSWER-the patient is ready to learn
Manifestation of hypoglycemia - ANSWER-BG below 70
cold, clammy skin
numbness of fingers, toes, mouth
increased HR
emotional changes
HA
nervousness, tremors
faintness, dizziness
unsteady gait, slurred speech
hunger
changes in vision
seizures, coma
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ALWAYS treat the patient with _________ first over ______ -
ANSWER-HYPOglycemia
hyperglycemia
Gerontology diabetes concerns - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia concerns cuz
they live alone
Decreased renal function
may skip meals
Macrovascular - ANSWER-accelerated atherosclerotic changes,
coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular
disease
Microvascular - ANSWER-diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy
Neuropathic - ANSWER-peripheral neuropathy, autonomic
neuropathies, hypoglycemic unawareness, neuropathy, sexual
dysfunction
ways to diagnose diabetes - ANSWER-A1C, fasting glucose, and GTT
test
A patient who has been taking a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medication
will begin taking metformin (Glucophage). The nurse understands that
