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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS D
What are common manifestations of type 1 DM?
select all that apply
a. Fatigue
b. Urination
c. Weight loss
d. Decreased thirst - CORRECT ANSWERS A, B, C
T/F
Type 2 DM occurs when the pancreas secretes insulin, but it is poorly utilized by the
cells - CORRECT ANSWERS True
What is the most important teaching point when a Pt is Diagnosed with Pre-diabetes?