HERZING UNIVERSITY MED SURG EXAM
1 Questions And 100% Verified Answers
| Latest 2025/ 2026 Update | Graded
A+
The nurse is conducting a health history interview. Which symptoms
should the nurse recognize as classic manifestations of Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus?
A. obesity
B. fatigue
C. Excessive hunger
D. excessive thirst
E. Weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-B, C, D, E
The nurse should be alert for signs of ______ after administering insulin
to the patient.
A. hypernatremia
B. hyperglycemia
C. Hypoglycemia
,D. Hyponatremia - CORRECT ANSWER-C
In determining if the patient is hypoglycemic, the nurse should assess
for the following manifestations. Select all the apply:
A. hunger
B. Sweating
C. Excessive urination
D. Decreased level of consciousness
E. Kussmaul's Respirations - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, D
Which factor can precipitate a delayed hypoglycemic reaction in the
patient with diabetes?
A. lack of physical activity
B. too much food intake
C. ingestion of alcohol
D. drugs such as acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER-C
, The nurse is treating an alert client with a blood sugar of 52 mg/dL. The
nurse gives the client 4 ounces of orange juice. What action should the
nurse take next?
A. Place the patient in the side-lying position
B. Wait 15 minutes
C. Recheck glucose
D. give 15 mg of carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER-B
The nurse is evaluating the patient's knowledge regarding the
treatment of hypoglycemia. The nurse should place the highest priority
on determining the patient understands which of the following points?
A. Symptoms indicating the need to notify the health care provider
B. The importance of performing finger stick blood sugars before meals
C. when to ingest 4 ounces of juice or regular soda
D. The importance of maintaining a regular exercise regiment -
CORRECT ANSWER-C
A diabetic patient is found unconscious at home and the family member
calls the clinic. After determining that a glucometer is not available,
what should the nurse advise the family to do?
A. Have the patient drink 4 ounces of orange juice
1 Questions And 100% Verified Answers
| Latest 2025/ 2026 Update | Graded
A+
The nurse is conducting a health history interview. Which symptoms
should the nurse recognize as classic manifestations of Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus?
A. obesity
B. fatigue
C. Excessive hunger
D. excessive thirst
E. Weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER-B, C, D, E
The nurse should be alert for signs of ______ after administering insulin
to the patient.
A. hypernatremia
B. hyperglycemia
C. Hypoglycemia
,D. Hyponatremia - CORRECT ANSWER-C
In determining if the patient is hypoglycemic, the nurse should assess
for the following manifestations. Select all the apply:
A. hunger
B. Sweating
C. Excessive urination
D. Decreased level of consciousness
E. Kussmaul's Respirations - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, D
Which factor can precipitate a delayed hypoglycemic reaction in the
patient with diabetes?
A. lack of physical activity
B. too much food intake
C. ingestion of alcohol
D. drugs such as acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER-C
, The nurse is treating an alert client with a blood sugar of 52 mg/dL. The
nurse gives the client 4 ounces of orange juice. What action should the
nurse take next?
A. Place the patient in the side-lying position
B. Wait 15 minutes
C. Recheck glucose
D. give 15 mg of carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER-B
The nurse is evaluating the patient's knowledge regarding the
treatment of hypoglycemia. The nurse should place the highest priority
on determining the patient understands which of the following points?
A. Symptoms indicating the need to notify the health care provider
B. The importance of performing finger stick blood sugars before meals
C. when to ingest 4 ounces of juice or regular soda
D. The importance of maintaining a regular exercise regiment -
CORRECT ANSWER-C
A diabetic patient is found unconscious at home and the family member
calls the clinic. After determining that a glucometer is not available,
what should the nurse advise the family to do?
A. Have the patient drink 4 ounces of orange juice
