NUR 661 Exam 1 Study Set | Oncology & DM Questions and Answers | Already Graded A+ | New Update | Maryville University

NUR 661 Exam 1 Study Set | Oncology &
DM Questions and Answers | Already Graded
A+ | New Update | Maryville University

What is the 15/15/15 rule? - ANSWERS Admin 15g of fast-acting carbs


Wait 15 min. & recheck BG


Admin 15g of carbs if BG remains <70 mg/dL


*give 7g protein when BG WNL (i.e. 2 tbs. peanut butter; 1 oz. cheese; 8 oz. milk)


List the 3 P's of Type 2 DM - ANSWERS *Polyuris


*Polydipsia


*Polyphagia


(Fatigue, poor wounds healing, cardiovascular disease, visual disturbances, renal
insufficiency, recurrent infections)


Pathology of Type 2 DM - ANSWERS Inadequate insulin production (lack of
insulin) and cells resist glucose from entering (Insulin resistance)

, Pancreas beta cells fail


What does Type 2 DM require? - ANSWERS Increased insulin needed


Type 2 DM usually occurs after what age? - ANSWERS after age 30


List common complications of DM - ANSWERS Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar
State (HHS)


DKA


*see table 44.7


What is HHS? - ANSWERS *BG > 600 mg/dL


Hyperosmolar state - osmotic diuresis - serum osmolality 320


Profound dehydration
Serum pH > 7.4


Sodium Bicarb > 15 mEq/L


*Low to absent ketonuria
Altered LOC