NR 325 Adult Health II Exam 1
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A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will the nurse
expect to be performed first? - ANSWER ✔✔- Thyroid stimulating
Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for hypothyroidism? -
ANSWER ✔✔- b/c it is the most sensitive of the T3/T4/ TSH
- TSH is most sensitive in discovering hypothyroidism
A patient with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) calls the clinic w/ complaints of
nausea, vomiting , and diarrhea. What is most important to advise your
,patient to do? - ANSWER ✔✔- Check blood glucose levels every 2-4
hours
Why should T1D's check blood glucose levels every 2-3 hours when
stressed? - ANSWER ✔✔- B/c Stressors (sickness, trauma, stress,
etc) cause an INCREASE in blood glucose levels
A patient screened for diabetes at a clinic has a fasting plasma BG level
of 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L). Which statement is best? - ANSWER
✔✔- You are at an increased risk for developing diabetes
How long should a patient fast for prior to a fasting blood glucose/2-hour
plasma glucose test is taken? - ANSWER ✔✔- 8-12 hours
What is the normal value of a fasting blood glucose level? - ANSWER
✔✔74-106
What result of a fasting blood glucose level indicates at risk for
developing diabetes? - ANSWER ✔✔- 100-120
What are some reasons for non-normal range of fasting blood glucose
levels? - ANSWER ✔✔- Not fasting for 8-12 hours before
- some medications
,What is the reasoning for performing a fasting blood glucose test/ 2
hours plasma glucose test? - ANSWER ✔✔- Aids in the diagnosis of
diabetes
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients
ages 0-50? - ANSWER ✔✔- < 140 mg/dL OR 7.4 mmol/L
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients
ages 50-60? - ANSWER ✔✔- < 150 mg./dL
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients
ages >60? - ANSWER ✔✔- < 160 mg/dL
How many grams of carbohydrates should a patient taking a 2 hour
plasma test consume prior to the exam starting? - ANSWER ✔✔- 75
grams
What are some requirements that a patient must comply with during the
2-hour plasma test? - ANSWER ✔✔- no exercising during the exam
- must fast after initial 75g of carbs are consumed
What are some factors in developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D)? -
ANSWER ✔✔- Overweight
- Obesity
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, - Advanced age
- Family history
- Certain ethnical groups
A nurse plans a class for patients who are newly diagnosed with T2D.
Which goal is most appropriate? - ANSWER ✔✔- enable the patient
to become active participants in the management of their disease
What are some s/s of thyroid storm? - ANSWER ✔✔- Elevated
Temperature
- s/s of heart failure
- s/s of Hyperthyroidism
What electrolyte imbalances are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA)? - ANSWER ✔✔- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypochloremia
- Hypomagnesemia
What are some s/s of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Nausea
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A patient is exhibiting s/s of hypothyroidism. What dx test will the nurse
expect to be performed first? - ANSWER ✔✔- Thyroid stimulating
Hormone (TSH)
Why is TSH the first Dx done in order to assess for hypothyroidism? -
ANSWER ✔✔- b/c it is the most sensitive of the T3/T4/ TSH
- TSH is most sensitive in discovering hypothyroidism
A patient with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) calls the clinic w/ complaints of
nausea, vomiting , and diarrhea. What is most important to advise your
,patient to do? - ANSWER ✔✔- Check blood glucose levels every 2-4
hours
Why should T1D's check blood glucose levels every 2-3 hours when
stressed? - ANSWER ✔✔- B/c Stressors (sickness, trauma, stress,
etc) cause an INCREASE in blood glucose levels
A patient screened for diabetes at a clinic has a fasting plasma BG level
of 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L). Which statement is best? - ANSWER
✔✔- You are at an increased risk for developing diabetes
How long should a patient fast for prior to a fasting blood glucose/2-hour
plasma glucose test is taken? - ANSWER ✔✔- 8-12 hours
What is the normal value of a fasting blood glucose level? - ANSWER
✔✔74-106
What result of a fasting blood glucose level indicates at risk for
developing diabetes? - ANSWER ✔✔- 100-120
What are some reasons for non-normal range of fasting blood glucose
levels? - ANSWER ✔✔- Not fasting for 8-12 hours before
- some medications
,What is the reasoning for performing a fasting blood glucose test/ 2
hours plasma glucose test? - ANSWER ✔✔- Aids in the diagnosis of
diabetes
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients
ages 0-50? - ANSWER ✔✔- < 140 mg/dL OR 7.4 mmol/L
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients
ages 50-60? - ANSWER ✔✔- < 150 mg./dL
What is the normal range for a 2 hours plasma glucose test for patients
ages >60? - ANSWER ✔✔- < 160 mg/dL
How many grams of carbohydrates should a patient taking a 2 hour
plasma test consume prior to the exam starting? - ANSWER ✔✔- 75
grams
What are some requirements that a patient must comply with during the
2-hour plasma test? - ANSWER ✔✔- no exercising during the exam
- must fast after initial 75g of carbs are consumed
What are some factors in developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D)? -
ANSWER ✔✔- Overweight
- Obesity
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, - Advanced age
- Family history
- Certain ethnical groups
A nurse plans a class for patients who are newly diagnosed with T2D.
Which goal is most appropriate? - ANSWER ✔✔- enable the patient
to become active participants in the management of their disease
What are some s/s of thyroid storm? - ANSWER ✔✔- Elevated
Temperature
- s/s of heart failure
- s/s of Hyperthyroidism
What electrolyte imbalances are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA)? - ANSWER ✔✔- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Hypochloremia
- Hypomagnesemia
What are some s/s of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Nausea
