ADN 520 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Describe Type 1 Diabetes - ANS Autoimmune disease where the body produces NO INSULIN.
The body breaks down fat and protein for energy which results in ketones.
Associated with DKA
Often first diagnosed in pediatric patients
Describe Type 2 Diabetes - ANS The body becomes insulin resistant and only produces a small
amount of insulin.
The body doesn't produce enough insulin to metabolize the amount of glucose taken in.
Often in older adults.
What are risk factors for diabetes? - ANS hypertension
high blood sugar
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,high cholesterol
obesity
What are signs and symptoms of high blood sugar? - ANS "hot and dry means the sugar is
high"
polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
nausea/vomiting
fatigue
What are signs and symptoms of low blood sugar? - ANS "cold and clammy needs some
sugary candy"
More severe. HypoGLY, the brain might DIE.
cool, pale, diaphoretic
trembling, nervous, anxious
HIWASH: headache, irritability, weakness, anxious, sweaty, shaky, and hungry
What are the causes of high blood sugar? What is the treatment? - ANS sepsis
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, stress
skipped insulin
steroids
Treatment: insulin
What are the causes of low blood sugar? - ANS exercise
alcohol
insulin peak times
What is the treatment for low blood sugar? - ANS Awake?: Ask them to eat juice, soda,
crackers, low fat milk
Sleeping (unresponsive)?: Stab them with D50 (IV or IO)
What is the normal range for glucose? - ANS 70-115
What is the ideal HgB A1C level? - ANS 6.5 or below but under 7 is the goal
What is the diet for diabetes? - ANS Diet low in carbs
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ANSWERS 100% PASS
Describe Type 1 Diabetes - ANS Autoimmune disease where the body produces NO INSULIN.
The body breaks down fat and protein for energy which results in ketones.
Associated with DKA
Often first diagnosed in pediatric patients
Describe Type 2 Diabetes - ANS The body becomes insulin resistant and only produces a small
amount of insulin.
The body doesn't produce enough insulin to metabolize the amount of glucose taken in.
Often in older adults.
What are risk factors for diabetes? - ANS hypertension
high blood sugar
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,high cholesterol
obesity
What are signs and symptoms of high blood sugar? - ANS "hot and dry means the sugar is
high"
polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
nausea/vomiting
fatigue
What are signs and symptoms of low blood sugar? - ANS "cold and clammy needs some
sugary candy"
More severe. HypoGLY, the brain might DIE.
cool, pale, diaphoretic
trembling, nervous, anxious
HIWASH: headache, irritability, weakness, anxious, sweaty, shaky, and hungry
What are the causes of high blood sugar? What is the treatment? - ANS sepsis
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, stress
skipped insulin
steroids
Treatment: insulin
What are the causes of low blood sugar? - ANS exercise
alcohol
insulin peak times
What is the treatment for low blood sugar? - ANS Awake?: Ask them to eat juice, soda,
crackers, low fat milk
Sleeping (unresponsive)?: Stab them with D50 (IV or IO)
What is the normal range for glucose? - ANS 70-115
What is the ideal HgB A1C level? - ANS 6.5 or below but under 7 is the goal
What is the diet for diabetes? - ANS Diet low in carbs
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