NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions And
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A patient is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse recognizes
that which coping strategies used by the patient indicate problem-
focused coping? SATA:
- Including exercise in the daily routine
- searching for information about diabetes
- scheduling an appointment for a massage
- enrolling for a diabetes education program
- expressing concerns about diabetes with friends - - -
correct answer ✅- Including exercise in the daily routine
- searching for information about diabetes
- enrolling for a diabetes education program
While reviewing the lab reports of a patient with Type 2 Diabetes
mellitus, the nurse concludes that the patient has high risk for
macrovascular complications. Which finding supports the nurse's
conclusion?
- The patient has triglycerides of 137 mg/dL
- The patient has blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
- The patient has HDL of 45 mg/dL
- The patient has LDL of 120 mg/dL - - -
correct answer ✅- The patient has LDL of 120 mg/dL
,NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers latest update
A patient, admitted with Type 1 diabetes, asks the nurse what "type
1" means. What is the nurse's best response?
- There is decreased insulin secretion, cellular resistance to insulin
that is produced, or both.
- An increased amount of adipose tissue has led to an insufficient
amount of insulin being produced.
- The body produce autoantibodies that destroy beta cells in the
pancreas
- The insulin being made is not used by the tissues properly, leading
to high blood sugar - - -
correct answer ✅- The body produces autoantibodies that destroy
beta cells in the pancreas
A patient who had been diagnosed with pre-diabetes six months
ago is following up in the outpatient diabetes clinic. The nurse is
reviewing the assessment data and understands the nest reflection
of good management of this condition is what?
- A 20 pound weight loss
- Hemoglobin A1C of 5.5%
- Reduction of total cholesterol to 200 mg/dL
- Decrease in polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia - - -
correct answer ✅- Hemoglobin A1C of 5.5%
,NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers latest update
Which persons are the most suited for diabetes screening? SATA:
- A person with HTN
- A person who is physically inactive
- A person with polycystic ovarian syndrome
- A person who delivered a baby weighing 9 lbs
- A person whose BMI is 25 kg/m - - -
correct answer ✅- A person with HTN
- A person who is physically inactive
- A person with polycystic ovarian syndrome
To demonstrate an understanding of Somogyi effect, the nurse
correctly identifies which defining characteristics? SATA:
- Documented morning hyperglycemia
- Caused by not rotating injection sites
- May be avoided by consuming a bedtime snack
- Treatment is a lower dose of insulin in the evening
- Documented hypoglycemia between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM
- Requires an adjustment of administration time of evening insulin -
--
correct answer ✅- Documented morning hyperglycemia
- May be avoided by consuming a bedtime snack
, NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers latest update
- Treatment is a lower dose of insulin in the evening
- Documented hypoglycemia between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM
Which statements best describe glargine? SATA:
- There is no pronounced peak action time
- It should be administered subcutaneously
- It should be administered orally with food and water each
morning
- It should be diluted or mixed with other insulin or solutions in the
same syringe
- If it does not achieved glycemic goals, the administrator of a
mealtime insulin may be required - - -
correct answer ✅- There is no pronounced peak action time
- It should be administered subcutaneously
- If it does not achieved glycemic goals, the administrator of a
mealtime insulin may be required
The nurse is discussing a healthy eating plan for a patient with
diabetes. Which should the nurse include in the teaching about
diabetes and diet?
- avoid nonnutritive sweeteners
- consume a high protein diet for weight loss
Answers latest update
A patient is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse recognizes
that which coping strategies used by the patient indicate problem-
focused coping? SATA:
- Including exercise in the daily routine
- searching for information about diabetes
- scheduling an appointment for a massage
- enrolling for a diabetes education program
- expressing concerns about diabetes with friends - - -
correct answer ✅- Including exercise in the daily routine
- searching for information about diabetes
- enrolling for a diabetes education program
While reviewing the lab reports of a patient with Type 2 Diabetes
mellitus, the nurse concludes that the patient has high risk for
macrovascular complications. Which finding supports the nurse's
conclusion?
- The patient has triglycerides of 137 mg/dL
- The patient has blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
- The patient has HDL of 45 mg/dL
- The patient has LDL of 120 mg/dL - - -
correct answer ✅- The patient has LDL of 120 mg/dL
,NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers latest update
A patient, admitted with Type 1 diabetes, asks the nurse what "type
1" means. What is the nurse's best response?
- There is decreased insulin secretion, cellular resistance to insulin
that is produced, or both.
- An increased amount of adipose tissue has led to an insufficient
amount of insulin being produced.
- The body produce autoantibodies that destroy beta cells in the
pancreas
- The insulin being made is not used by the tissues properly, leading
to high blood sugar - - -
correct answer ✅- The body produces autoantibodies that destroy
beta cells in the pancreas
A patient who had been diagnosed with pre-diabetes six months
ago is following up in the outpatient diabetes clinic. The nurse is
reviewing the assessment data and understands the nest reflection
of good management of this condition is what?
- A 20 pound weight loss
- Hemoglobin A1C of 5.5%
- Reduction of total cholesterol to 200 mg/dL
- Decrease in polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia - - -
correct answer ✅- Hemoglobin A1C of 5.5%
,NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers latest update
Which persons are the most suited for diabetes screening? SATA:
- A person with HTN
- A person who is physically inactive
- A person with polycystic ovarian syndrome
- A person who delivered a baby weighing 9 lbs
- A person whose BMI is 25 kg/m - - -
correct answer ✅- A person with HTN
- A person who is physically inactive
- A person with polycystic ovarian syndrome
To demonstrate an understanding of Somogyi effect, the nurse
correctly identifies which defining characteristics? SATA:
- Documented morning hyperglycemia
- Caused by not rotating injection sites
- May be avoided by consuming a bedtime snack
- Treatment is a lower dose of insulin in the evening
- Documented hypoglycemia between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM
- Requires an adjustment of administration time of evening insulin -
--
correct answer ✅- Documented morning hyperglycemia
- May be avoided by consuming a bedtime snack
, NURS 346 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers latest update
- Treatment is a lower dose of insulin in the evening
- Documented hypoglycemia between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM
Which statements best describe glargine? SATA:
- There is no pronounced peak action time
- It should be administered subcutaneously
- It should be administered orally with food and water each
morning
- It should be diluted or mixed with other insulin or solutions in the
same syringe
- If it does not achieved glycemic goals, the administrator of a
mealtime insulin may be required - - -
correct answer ✅- There is no pronounced peak action time
- It should be administered subcutaneously
- If it does not achieved glycemic goals, the administrator of a
mealtime insulin may be required
The nurse is discussing a healthy eating plan for a patient with
diabetes. Which should the nurse include in the teaching about
diabetes and diet?
- avoid nonnutritive sweeteners
- consume a high protein diet for weight loss
