VCE QUIZ DIABETES MELLITUS REVIEW FILE
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is assessing a client experiencing a diabetic coma. What
unique response associated with diabetic coma that is not exhibited
with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
should the nurse identify when assessing this client?
1
Fluid loss
2
Glycosuria
3
Kussmaul respirations
4
Increased blood glucose level. Answer: 3
Kussmaul respirations
◉ A client is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. The
nurse concludes that the client's elevated ketone level is caused by
incomplete oxidation of which nutrient?
,1
Fats
2
Protein
3
Potassium
4
Carbohydrates. Answer: 1
Fats
◉ A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with type 1
diabetes. For what signs and symptoms of an insulin reaction should
the nurse assess this client? (Select all that apply.)
1
Headache
2
Diaphoresis
3
Nervousness
4
Excessive thirst
,5
Kussmaul respirations. Answer: 1
Headache
2
Diaphoresis
3
Nervousness
◉ A nurse is formulating a teaching plan for a client recently
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What interventions should the
nurse include that will decrease the risk of complications? (Select all
that apply.)
1
Examining the feet daily
2
Wearing well-fitting shoes
3
Performing regular exercise
4
Powdering the feet after showering
5
, Visiting the health care provider weekly
6
Testing bathwater with the toes before bathing. Answer: 1
Examining the feet daily
2
Wearing well-fitting shoes
3
Performing regular exercise
◉ A nurse evaluates that a client with diabetes understands the
teaching about the treatment of hypoglycemia when the client says,
"If I become hypoglycemic I initially should eat:
1
Fruit juice and a lollipop.
2
Sugar and a slice of bread.
3
Chocolate candy and a banana.
4
Peanut butter crackers and a glass of milk. Answer: 2
Sugar and a slice of bread.
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
◉ A nurse is assessing a client experiencing a diabetic coma. What
unique response associated with diabetic coma that is not exhibited
with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
should the nurse identify when assessing this client?
1
Fluid loss
2
Glycosuria
3
Kussmaul respirations
4
Increased blood glucose level. Answer: 3
Kussmaul respirations
◉ A client is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. The
nurse concludes that the client's elevated ketone level is caused by
incomplete oxidation of which nutrient?
,1
Fats
2
Protein
3
Potassium
4
Carbohydrates. Answer: 1
Fats
◉ A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with type 1
diabetes. For what signs and symptoms of an insulin reaction should
the nurse assess this client? (Select all that apply.)
1
Headache
2
Diaphoresis
3
Nervousness
4
Excessive thirst
,5
Kussmaul respirations. Answer: 1
Headache
2
Diaphoresis
3
Nervousness
◉ A nurse is formulating a teaching plan for a client recently
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What interventions should the
nurse include that will decrease the risk of complications? (Select all
that apply.)
1
Examining the feet daily
2
Wearing well-fitting shoes
3
Performing regular exercise
4
Powdering the feet after showering
5
, Visiting the health care provider weekly
6
Testing bathwater with the toes before bathing. Answer: 1
Examining the feet daily
2
Wearing well-fitting shoes
3
Performing regular exercise
◉ A nurse evaluates that a client with diabetes understands the
teaching about the treatment of hypoglycemia when the client says,
"If I become hypoglycemic I initially should eat:
1
Fruit juice and a lollipop.
2
Sugar and a slice of bread.
3
Chocolate candy and a banana.
4
Peanut butter crackers and a glass of milk. Answer: 2
Sugar and a slice of bread.
