RNSG 1441 questions and correct answers

RNSG 1441 Signs & symptoms of diabetes type 1 - correct answer recent/sudden weight loss, Polydipsia, Polyuria, Polyphagia Signs & symptoms of diabetes type 1 - correct answer impeding or actual ketoacidosis, weakness, fatigue, recurrent infection Signs & symptoms of diabetes type 1 - correct answer recurrent vaginal yeast or monilia infection, prolonged wound healing, visual changes Polydipsia - correct answer excessive thirst, osmotic effect of glucose Polyuria - correct answer frequent urination, osmotic effect of glucose Polyphagia - correct answer excessive hunger, a consequence of cellular malnourishment when insulin deficiency prevents utilization of glucose for energy Diagnostic test that would show the overall control of glucose over several months - correct answer A1C Hemoglobin A1C - correct answer measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin; indicates the amount of glucose that has been attached to hemoglobin molecules over their life span (previous 90 to 120 days) Hemoglobin A1C - correct answer useful in determining glycemic levels over time A1C - correct answer measures the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin as a percentage of total hemoglobin (A1C of 7% means that 7% of the total hemoglobin has glucose attached to it). According to ADA, ideal A1C goal of person with diabetes - correct answer less than or equal to 7.0%