Diabetic Assessment Labs Actual Questions and Correct
Answers
Q1
What is the purpose of MBS orders?
Answer: To monitor blood sugar levels at specific times, such as ac (before meals) and
hs (at bedtime).
Q2
What tests are included in urine testing for diabetes?
Answer: Glucose, protein, and ketones.
Q3
What does HbA1C measure?
Answer: It shows the average blood sugar levels over a 3-4 month period.
Q4
What should be done if a patient is not eating?
Answer: Notify the doctor, as insulin doses are based on the patient taking 100% of
their diet.
Q5
How can acute illness affect diabetes management?
Answer: It may increase MBS, requiring insulin dosage adjustments.
Q6
What types of insulin are used for sliding scale coverage?
Answer: Regular, Novolog, or Humalog.
Q7
What is the sliding scale for Novolin R insulin for MBS levels?
Answer: 150-200: 2 units; 201-250: 4 units; 251-300: 6 units; >300: call doctor.
Answers
Q1
What is the purpose of MBS orders?
Answer: To monitor blood sugar levels at specific times, such as ac (before meals) and
hs (at bedtime).
Q2
What tests are included in urine testing for diabetes?
Answer: Glucose, protein, and ketones.
Q3
What does HbA1C measure?
Answer: It shows the average blood sugar levels over a 3-4 month period.
Q4
What should be done if a patient is not eating?
Answer: Notify the doctor, as insulin doses are based on the patient taking 100% of
their diet.
Q5
How can acute illness affect diabetes management?
Answer: It may increase MBS, requiring insulin dosage adjustments.
Q6
What types of insulin are used for sliding scale coverage?
Answer: Regular, Novolog, or Humalog.
Q7
What is the sliding scale for Novolin R insulin for MBS levels?
Answer: 150-200: 2 units; 201-250: 4 units; 251-300: 6 units; >300: call doctor.
