NSG 320 TOPIC 1 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION

NSG 320 TOPIC 1 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026
EDITION




Normal Blood Sugar: - ANS 74-106mg/dL


Normal Hemoglobin A1C Level: - ANS 6.5% or higher


Hyperglycemia Symptoms - ANS warm skin
dehydration
positive ketones and glucose


Hypoglycemia Symptoms - ANS cool, clammy skin
hungry
blurred vision
shakiness


What is considered hyperglycemia? - ANS >200mg/dL


What is considered hypoglycemia? - ANS <70mg/dL


The 3 P's for Diabetes: - ANS Polyuria (frequent urination)


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, Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
Polyphagia (excessive hunger)


Rapid-Acting Insulins: - ANS Lispro (humalog)
Aspart (novalog)
Glulisine (apidra)


Peak Time for Rapid-Acting Insulin: - ANS 30 minutes-3 hours


Onset Time for Rapid-Acting Insulin: - ANS 10-30 minutes


Short-Acting Insulins: - ANS Regular insulin (Humulin)


Peak Time for Short-Acting Insulins: - ANS 2-5 hours


Onset Time for Short-Acting Insulin: - ANS 30-60 minutes


Intermediate-Acting Insulins: - ANS NPH
Humulin 70/30


Peak Time for Intermediate-Acting Insulin: - ANS 4-12 hours


Onset Time for Intermediate-Acting Insulin: - ANS 4 hours


Which insulin is cloudy? - ANS NPH (intermediate-acting)


Long-Acting Insulins: - ANS Glargine (lantis)
Detemir (Levemir)

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