NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II
Final Exam Modules (8, 9, 10) –
Rasmussen University 2026/2027
Question:
If your severely hypoglycemic patient is not alert and oriented, what drug
therapy are you giving them?
Answer:
push IV dextrose bolus (D50W)
Question:
If your hypoglycemia patient is alert and oriented and can swallow, what
drug therapy are you giving them?
Answer:
▪ Give 10-15 g of glucose (tablets/gels)
▪ Repeat in 15 min if glucose is <60mg/dL or they have not improved.
,Question:
*Hypoglycemia*
▪ Patient Education
Answer:
▪ Carbohydrate count
▪ Medical Alert Bracelet
▪ Carry a snack, especially if exercising
Question:
*Diabetes in General*
▪ Patient Education
Answer:
▪ How to do fingersticks or give injections
▪ S/S of hypoglycemia and DKA
▪ Inspect feet at least once a day
▪ Wear closed-toed shoes that are sturdy
,Question:
What do you monitor for in a patient with diarrhea?
Answer:
▪ dehydration
▪ electrolyte loss
▪ fluid loss
Observe for fungal or yeast infections, which appear as dark red rashes
with "satellite" lesions.
Question:
*Irritable Bowel Syndrome*
▪ Signs & Symptoms
Answer:
▪ chronic or recurrent diarrhea
▪ constipation
▪ abdominal pain
▪ bloating
remember! it's unique bc you get both diarrhea and constipation
, Question:
*Irritable Bowel Syndrome*
▪ Treatment/Nursing Interventions/Education
Answer:
▪ diet modification
▪ stress reduction
▪ adhere to medications such as bulk forming laxatives, antidiarrheal
agents
Question:
If someone is post-op and they have no bowel sounds and have not
passed gas, what would you suspect?
Answer:
non-mechanical bowel obstruction
Question:
If a patient is post-op from a colostomy or ileostomy and you discover a
blue stoma what would you do?
Answer:
Call the MD, this indicates a lack of tissue perfusion (ischemia)
Final Exam Modules (8, 9, 10) –
Rasmussen University 2026/2027
Question:
If your severely hypoglycemic patient is not alert and oriented, what drug
therapy are you giving them?
Answer:
push IV dextrose bolus (D50W)
Question:
If your hypoglycemia patient is alert and oriented and can swallow, what
drug therapy are you giving them?
Answer:
▪ Give 10-15 g of glucose (tablets/gels)
▪ Repeat in 15 min if glucose is <60mg/dL or they have not improved.
,Question:
*Hypoglycemia*
▪ Patient Education
Answer:
▪ Carbohydrate count
▪ Medical Alert Bracelet
▪ Carry a snack, especially if exercising
Question:
*Diabetes in General*
▪ Patient Education
Answer:
▪ How to do fingersticks or give injections
▪ S/S of hypoglycemia and DKA
▪ Inspect feet at least once a day
▪ Wear closed-toed shoes that are sturdy
,Question:
What do you monitor for in a patient with diarrhea?
Answer:
▪ dehydration
▪ electrolyte loss
▪ fluid loss
Observe for fungal or yeast infections, which appear as dark red rashes
with "satellite" lesions.
Question:
*Irritable Bowel Syndrome*
▪ Signs & Symptoms
Answer:
▪ chronic or recurrent diarrhea
▪ constipation
▪ abdominal pain
▪ bloating
remember! it's unique bc you get both diarrhea and constipation
, Question:
*Irritable Bowel Syndrome*
▪ Treatment/Nursing Interventions/Education
Answer:
▪ diet modification
▪ stress reduction
▪ adhere to medications such as bulk forming laxatives, antidiarrheal
agents
Question:
If someone is post-op and they have no bowel sounds and have not
passed gas, what would you suspect?
Answer:
non-mechanical bowel obstruction
Question:
If a patient is post-op from a colostomy or ileostomy and you discover a
blue stoma what would you do?
Answer:
Call the MD, this indicates a lack of tissue perfusion (ischemia)
