PM NUR1460
Practice Final Exam NUR1460
1. Which is the correct level for
pH? a. 7.45-7.55
b. 7.35-7.45
c. 7.25-7.35
d. 7.35-7.40
2. Which is the correct level for
PaCO2? a. 45-55
b. 55-64
c. 35-45
d. 22-26
3. Which is the correct level for
HCO3? a. 35-45
b. 7.35-7.45
c. 22-26
d. 45-55
4. A patient presents with anxiety, weakness/fatigue, dizziness, fast heartbeat,
headache, blurry vision, shakiness, irritability, altered mental status,
seizures and hunger… What is his patient experiencing?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Hypothyroidism
5. A patient present with stomach pain, irritability, excessive thirst, polyuria…
What is this patient experiencing?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Hyperthyroidism
6. Which organ is responsible for the production of insulin?
a. Stomach
b. Liver
c. Pancreas
d. Pituitary gland
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7. Which of the following are able to diagnose diabetes? (Select all that apply)
a. Accu-check following a meal
b. HgA1C
c. Oral glucose tolerance test
d. Fasting glucose with a patient NPO for 2 hours
e. Fasting glucose with a patient NPO for 8 hours
f. Urine testing for glucose
8. A patient presents to the emergency room with complications of diabetes…
You do not know if your patient is experiencing hyperglycemia or
hypoglycemia; you have no accu-check... What should you do?
a. Give insulin
b. Give sugar
c. Wait for an accu-check to become available
d. Stay with patient and assure him everything will be okay
9. This disease is autoimmune, pancreas does not produce insulin, makes
up 10% of diabetic population, most common in children…
a. Type 2 diabetes
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Hypothyroidism
10.This disease is usually seen in people over 40 years old, most common
in whites and Asians, the issue is a buildup of fat and interferes with
insulin function, the liver produces too much glucose…
a. Type 2 diabetes
b. Type 1 diabetes
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Hyperthyroidism
11.Which is classified as vitamins and minerals required in minimal
amounts; lack of nutrients lead to neuropathy and erectile dysfunction?
a. Macronutrients
b. Diabetes
c. Micronutrients
d. Tumor
12.Which is classified as kilocalories, energy containing sources of carbs,
proteins and fats?
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a. Macronutrients
b. Diabetes
c. Micronutrients
d. Tumor
13. Diabetics should have regular visits to which doctors? (Select all that apply)
a. Cardiologist
b. Podiatrist
c. Ophthalmologist
d. Endocrinologist
14. What is known as the diabetic pill?
a. Metoprolol
b. Atropine
c. Lasix
d. Metformin
15. Which insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar during meals?
a. Basal insulin
b. Bolus insulin
c. Lantus
d. Lasix
16.Which insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar after a meal?
a. Basal insulin
b. Bolus insulin
c. Lantus
d. Lasix
17. What does pre-prandial mean?
a. Before a meal
b. During a meal
c. After a meal
d. Before a snack
18.What does post-prandial mean?
a. Before a meal
b. During a meal
c. After a meal
d. Before a snack
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