DIABETES TEST 2024/2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse is educating the client with diabetes on setting up a sick plan to manage
blood glucose control during times of minor illness such as influenza. Which is the most
important teaching item to include? - Answer- Increase frequency of glucose self-
monitoring.
The pancreas continues to release a small amount of basal insulin overnight, while a
person is sleeping. The nurse knows that if the body needs more sugar: - Answer- The
pancreatic hormone glucagon will stimulate the liver to release stored glucose.
A client is admitted with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS).
Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect in this client? - Answer- Blood glucose
level 1,100 mg/dl
NPH is an example of which type of insulin? - Answer- intermediate acting
A diabetic educator is discussing "sick day rules" with a newly diagnosed type 1
diabetic. The educator is aware that the client will require further teaching when the
client states what? - Answer- "I will not take my insulin on the days when I am sick, but I
will certainly check my blood sugar every 2 hours."
The nurse is preparing to administer intermediate-acting insulin to a patient with
diabetes. Which insulin will the nurse administer? - Answer- NPH
The client who is managing diabetes through diet and insulin control asks the nurse why
exercise is important. Which is the best response by the nurse to support adding
exercise to the daily routine? - Answer- Increases ability for glucose to get into the cell
and lowers blood sugar
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with hypoglycemia. To control
hypoglycemic episodes, the nurse should recommend: - Answer- consuming a low-
carbohydrate, high-protein diet and avoiding fasting.
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse is educating the client with diabetes on setting up a sick plan to manage
blood glucose control during times of minor illness such as influenza. Which is the most
important teaching item to include? - Answer- Increase frequency of glucose self-
monitoring.
The pancreas continues to release a small amount of basal insulin overnight, while a
person is sleeping. The nurse knows that if the body needs more sugar: - Answer- The
pancreatic hormone glucagon will stimulate the liver to release stored glucose.
A client is admitted with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS).
Which laboratory finding should the nurse expect in this client? - Answer- Blood glucose
level 1,100 mg/dl
NPH is an example of which type of insulin? - Answer- intermediate acting
A diabetic educator is discussing "sick day rules" with a newly diagnosed type 1
diabetic. The educator is aware that the client will require further teaching when the
client states what? - Answer- "I will not take my insulin on the days when I am sick, but I
will certainly check my blood sugar every 2 hours."
The nurse is preparing to administer intermediate-acting insulin to a patient with
diabetes. Which insulin will the nurse administer? - Answer- NPH
The client who is managing diabetes through diet and insulin control asks the nurse why
exercise is important. Which is the best response by the nurse to support adding
exercise to the daily routine? - Answer- Increases ability for glucose to get into the cell
and lowers blood sugar
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with hypoglycemia. To control
hypoglycemic episodes, the nurse should recommend: - Answer- consuming a low-
carbohydrate, high-protein diet and avoiding fasting.
