NUR 257 EXAM 3 ENRICHMENT UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
What are potential side effects due to improper diabetes management?
Answer:
Neuropathy- numbness, pins and needles Increased infection risk in legs and feet
Question:
What urinary symptoms could be seen in a patient with type 1 DM?
Answer:
Glucose in the urine (causing incontinence)
Question:
Foot care indications for a patient with diabetes
Answer:
- Daily skin checks with an unbreakable mirror
- Don't soak feet in hot water
- Dry feet and in b/t toes
- Properly fitted shoes (even and not tight)
Question:
Diet indications for a patient with diabetes
Answer:
Limit saturated fats and reduce sodium
Question:
What should the diabetic patient do if they are sick and not eating or drinking?
Answer:
Notify their doctor so they can adjust insulin administration
Question:
Diabetic patient discharge teaching
Answer:
- How to monitor BS
- S/S of hypoglycemia and that this is an emergency/must be treated immediately
- Know how to recognize possible complications
Question:
Insulin teaching
Answer:
Patient should understand the differences b/t the types of insulins and that it also
determines how often in the day they may need to be given
, Question:
What can teaching the importance of preventing hyperglycemia do for a diabetic
patient?
Answer:
Reduce vascular damage
Question:
What can hyperglycemia cause?
Answer:
Microvascular and macrovasular issues
Question:
What organs are mostly affected by hyperglycemia?
Answer:
Kidneys and heart
Question:
Normal HgbA1C
Answer:
<6
Question:
What is HgbA1C
Answer:
3 month average glucose level
Question:
Why is it important to avoid hypoglycemia?
Answer:
The brain requires glucose to function and low BS can poorly affect the patients
cognitive level
Question:
HF- Class 1
Answer:
Asymptomatic
Question:
HF- Class IV
Answer:
- Inability to perform physical activity without discomfort
- Symptoms at rest
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
What are potential side effects due to improper diabetes management?
Answer:
Neuropathy- numbness, pins and needles Increased infection risk in legs and feet
Question:
What urinary symptoms could be seen in a patient with type 1 DM?
Answer:
Glucose in the urine (causing incontinence)
Question:
Foot care indications for a patient with diabetes
Answer:
- Daily skin checks with an unbreakable mirror
- Don't soak feet in hot water
- Dry feet and in b/t toes
- Properly fitted shoes (even and not tight)
Question:
Diet indications for a patient with diabetes
Answer:
Limit saturated fats and reduce sodium
Question:
What should the diabetic patient do if they are sick and not eating or drinking?
Answer:
Notify their doctor so they can adjust insulin administration
Question:
Diabetic patient discharge teaching
Answer:
- How to monitor BS
- S/S of hypoglycemia and that this is an emergency/must be treated immediately
- Know how to recognize possible complications
Question:
Insulin teaching
Answer:
Patient should understand the differences b/t the types of insulins and that it also
determines how often in the day they may need to be given
, Question:
What can teaching the importance of preventing hyperglycemia do for a diabetic
patient?
Answer:
Reduce vascular damage
Question:
What can hyperglycemia cause?
Answer:
Microvascular and macrovasular issues
Question:
What organs are mostly affected by hyperglycemia?
Answer:
Kidneys and heart
Question:
Normal HgbA1C
Answer:
<6
Question:
What is HgbA1C
Answer:
3 month average glucose level
Question:
Why is it important to avoid hypoglycemia?
Answer:
The brain requires glucose to function and low BS can poorly affect the patients
cognitive level
Question:
HF- Class 1
Answer:
Asymptomatic
Question:
HF- Class IV
Answer:
- Inability to perform physical activity without discomfort
- Symptoms at rest
