AH final Practice Final Exam ( Updated
2025 ) 1-100 Complete Questions &
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Which of the following is a risk factor for type 1 diabetes
mellitus?
a. Sedentary lifestyle
b. Obesity
c. Genetic predisposition
d. Metabolic syndrome
c. Genetic predisposition
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Fruity breath odor
b. Diaphoresis
c. Ketones in the urine
d. Polyuria
,b. Diaphoresis
Which of the following is not a long-term complication of
diabetes mellitus?
a. retinopathy
b. nephropathy
c. cardiovascular disease
d. hydropathy
e. cerebrovascular disease
d. hydropathy
A patient's fingerstick glucose is 49 mg/dL. The patient is
lethargic but awake. The nurse's priority is:
a. contact the provider for orders
b. give 15g of simple carbohydrates
c. recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes
d. give IM glucagon stat
e. provide the patient a balanced meal
b. give 15g of simple carbohydrates
Which of the following is correct for "SICK" day client
education?
a. Avoid all carbohydrates when ill.
b. Skip insulin if nausea and vomiting occur.
c. Check blood sugar every 6 hours.
d. Test for ketones every 3-4 hours
,d. Test for ketones every 3-4 hours
Gestational diabetes is typically resolved after pregnancy.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The common signs of diabetes known as the three P's are:
a. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphasia
b. pancreatitis, polyuria, paresthesia
c. polythycemia, polypharmacy, polydipsia
d. proptosis, polyphagia, polymyocitis
a. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphasia
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is identified by
blood glucose levels over 300mg/dL and ketones in the urine.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Shows patient's average blood sugar over a 3 month period
(what blood test)
HbA1c
shows patients current blood sugar with no regard to last food
or drink (what blood test)
casual blood glucose
often used to diagnose gestational diabetes (what blood test)
, Oral glucose tolerance test
patient cannot eat or drink anything but water for 8 hours
prior (what blood test)
fasting blood sugar
a urine test associated with hyperglycemia
ketones
A nurse is teaching foot care to a client who had diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Soak feet in hot water to remove calluses
b. Apply lotion between the toes.
c. Inspect feet daily
d. Trim toenails straight across
e. Wear closed-toe shoes.
c. Inspect feet daily
d. Trim toenails straight across
e. Wear closed-toe shoes.
A client with bacterial pneumonia is to be started on IV
antibiotics. The nurse should verify that which diagnostic test
has been completed before administering the antibiotic?
a. urinalysis
b. sputum culture
c. chest x-ray
d. red blood cell count
2025 ) 1-100 Complete Questions &
Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
Which of the following is a risk factor for type 1 diabetes
mellitus?
a. Sedentary lifestyle
b. Obesity
c. Genetic predisposition
d. Metabolic syndrome
c. Genetic predisposition
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Fruity breath odor
b. Diaphoresis
c. Ketones in the urine
d. Polyuria
,b. Diaphoresis
Which of the following is not a long-term complication of
diabetes mellitus?
a. retinopathy
b. nephropathy
c. cardiovascular disease
d. hydropathy
e. cerebrovascular disease
d. hydropathy
A patient's fingerstick glucose is 49 mg/dL. The patient is
lethargic but awake. The nurse's priority is:
a. contact the provider for orders
b. give 15g of simple carbohydrates
c. recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes
d. give IM glucagon stat
e. provide the patient a balanced meal
b. give 15g of simple carbohydrates
Which of the following is correct for "SICK" day client
education?
a. Avoid all carbohydrates when ill.
b. Skip insulin if nausea and vomiting occur.
c. Check blood sugar every 6 hours.
d. Test for ketones every 3-4 hours
,d. Test for ketones every 3-4 hours
Gestational diabetes is typically resolved after pregnancy.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The common signs of diabetes known as the three P's are:
a. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphasia
b. pancreatitis, polyuria, paresthesia
c. polythycemia, polypharmacy, polydipsia
d. proptosis, polyphagia, polymyocitis
a. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphasia
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is identified by
blood glucose levels over 300mg/dL and ketones in the urine.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Shows patient's average blood sugar over a 3 month period
(what blood test)
HbA1c
shows patients current blood sugar with no regard to last food
or drink (what blood test)
casual blood glucose
often used to diagnose gestational diabetes (what blood test)
, Oral glucose tolerance test
patient cannot eat or drink anything but water for 8 hours
prior (what blood test)
fasting blood sugar
a urine test associated with hyperglycemia
ketones
A nurse is teaching foot care to a client who had diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Soak feet in hot water to remove calluses
b. Apply lotion between the toes.
c. Inspect feet daily
d. Trim toenails straight across
e. Wear closed-toe shoes.
c. Inspect feet daily
d. Trim toenails straight across
e. Wear closed-toe shoes.
A client with bacterial pneumonia is to be started on IV
antibiotics. The nurse should verify that which diagnostic test
has been completed before administering the antibiotic?
a. urinalysis
b. sputum culture
c. chest x-ray
d. red blood cell count
