N330 Final Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
Which of the following is NOT a classic symptom of diabetes?
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A. Polyuria
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B. Polyphagia
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C. Polydipsia
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D. Polycythemia
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D
S/S: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, uncontrolled hyperglycemia, weight
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loss,
What is the primary goal of glycemic management in diabetes?
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A. Preventing weight loss
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B. Increasing appetite
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C. Controlling blood sugar levels
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D. Reducing fatigue
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C
2. For a patient with diabetes, which class of medication is commonly
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prescribed to manage high blood pressure and provide renal protection?
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A. Beta-blockers
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B. Calcium channel blockers
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C. ACE inhibitors or ARBs
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D. Diuretics
|
,C
How often is blood sugar monitoring typically recommended for patients with
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diabetes?
A. Once a week
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B. Once a day
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C. Two or more times a day
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D. Every hour
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C
3. In managing diabetes-related complications, what is the primary purpose of
| | | | | | | | | | |
prescribing statins to a patient? | | | |
A. To reduce blood glucose levels
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B. To lower LDL cholesterol
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C. To increase HDL cholesterol
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D. To manage blood pressure
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B
Patient with diabetes, how can we manage complications & prevent
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complications?
A. Glycemic Managment
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B. BP management
| |
C. Add protein
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D. Manage lipids
| |
E. Control NA
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ABD
Glycemic management - checking blood sugar 2x/day or more
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BP management (i.e. ACE/ARBs to lower BP, renal protection)
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Managing lipids (i.e. taking statins to lower LDL)
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,What are examples of eternal tubes & eternal feedings? SATA
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A. NG |
B. TPN |
C. J |
D. G |
ADJ | |
TPN is given via. central line IV
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1. When teaching a group of older adults about difference between the common
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cold and influenza, the nurse would educate the clients that it is most important
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to communicate with the HCP about which symptoms?
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a. Earache
|
b. Sneezing
|
c. Nasal congestion
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D Elevated temperature
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D
1. A patient with diabetes presents with shakiness, tachycardia, sweating, and
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dizziness. Based on these symptoms, which of the following is the most likely
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
condition the patient is experiencing? | | | |
A. Hyperglycemia
|
B. Hypoglycemia
|
C. Dehydration
|
D. Hypernatremia
|
B
Hypoglycemia S/s: shakiness, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness, anxiety, hunger,
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blurry vision, weakness or fatigue, headache, irritability
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Which of the following is a symptom of hyperglycemia?
| | | | | | | |
A. Shakiness
|
, B. Polyuria
|
C. Sweating
|
D. Dizziness
|
B
Hyperglycemia S/s: polydipsia, polyuria, dry skin, polyphagia, blurry vision,
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drowsiness, slow-healing wounds | |
A patient experiencing hypotension and tachycardia is most likely exhibiting signs
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of:
A. Hyperglycemia
|
B. Hypoglycemia
|
C. Dehydration
|
D. Infection
|
B
Hypoglycemia S/s: shakiness, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness, anxiety, hunger,
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blurry vision, weakness or fatigue, headache, irritability
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A patient with diabetes is found to have a blood glucose level of less than 70
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mg/dL and is displaying symptoms of dizziness, increased hunger, irritability,
| | | | | | | | | |
clammy skin, and mood swings. Which of the following treatments should be
| | | | | | | | | | | |
administered first if the patient is alert and able to swallow?
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A. Administer 50% dextrose solution intravenously
| | | | |
B. Inject glucagon intramuscularly
| | |
C. Provide 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate
| | | | | | |
D. Administer glucagon intranasally
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c
treatment: 15g fast-acting carbohydrate if passes swallow test, glucagon
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IM/intranasal if no IV access and unconscious, 50% dextrose solution
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Which of the following scenarios is a common cause of hypoglycemia in
| | | | | | | | | | | |
patients with diabetes?
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Answers
Which of the following is NOT a classic symptom of diabetes?
| | | | | | | | | |
A. Polyuria
|
B. Polyphagia
|
C. Polydipsia
|
D. Polycythemia
|
D
S/S: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, uncontrolled hyperglycemia, weight
| | | | | | | |
loss,
What is the primary goal of glycemic management in diabetes?
| | | | | | | | |
A. Preventing weight loss
| | |
B. Increasing appetite
| |
C. Controlling blood sugar levels
| | | |
D. Reducing fatigue
| |
C
2. For a patient with diabetes, which class of medication is commonly
| | | | | | | | | | | |
prescribed to manage high blood pressure and provide renal protection?
| | | | | | | | |
A. Beta-blockers
|
B. Calcium channel blockers
| | |
C. ACE inhibitors or ARBs
| | | |
D. Diuretics
|
,C
How often is blood sugar monitoring typically recommended for patients with
| | | | | | | | | | |
diabetes?
A. Once a week
| | |
B. Once a day
| | |
C. Two or more times a day
| | | | | |
D. Every hour
| |
C
3. In managing diabetes-related complications, what is the primary purpose of
| | | | | | | | | | |
prescribing statins to a patient? | | | |
A. To reduce blood glucose levels
| | | | |
B. To lower LDL cholesterol
| | | |
C. To increase HDL cholesterol
| | | |
D. To manage blood pressure
| | | |
B
Patient with diabetes, how can we manage complications & prevent
| | | | | | | | | |
complications?
A. Glycemic Managment
| |
B. BP management
| |
C. Add protein
| |
D. Manage lipids
| |
E. Control NA
| |
ABD
Glycemic management - checking blood sugar 2x/day or more
| | | | | | | |
BP management (i.e. ACE/ARBs to lower BP, renal protection)
| | | | | | | |
Managing lipids (i.e. taking statins to lower LDL)
| | | | | | |
,What are examples of eternal tubes & eternal feedings? SATA
| | | | | | | | |
A. NG |
B. TPN |
C. J |
D. G |
ADJ | |
TPN is given via. central line IV
| | | | | |
1. When teaching a group of older adults about difference between the common
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
cold and influenza, the nurse would educate the clients that it is most important
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to communicate with the HCP about which symptoms?
| | | | | | |
a. Earache
|
b. Sneezing
|
c. Nasal congestion
| |
D Elevated temperature
| |
D
1. A patient with diabetes presents with shakiness, tachycardia, sweating, and
| | | | | | | | | | |
dizziness. Based on these symptoms, which of the following is the most likely
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
condition the patient is experiencing? | | | |
A. Hyperglycemia
|
B. Hypoglycemia
|
C. Dehydration
|
D. Hypernatremia
|
B
Hypoglycemia S/s: shakiness, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness, anxiety, hunger,
| | | | | | | |
blurry vision, weakness or fatigue, headache, irritability
| | | | | |
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperglycemia?
| | | | | | | |
A. Shakiness
|
, B. Polyuria
|
C. Sweating
|
D. Dizziness
|
B
Hyperglycemia S/s: polydipsia, polyuria, dry skin, polyphagia, blurry vision,
| | | | | | | | |
drowsiness, slow-healing wounds | |
A patient experiencing hypotension and tachycardia is most likely exhibiting signs
| | | | | | | | | | |
of:
A. Hyperglycemia
|
B. Hypoglycemia
|
C. Dehydration
|
D. Infection
|
B
Hypoglycemia S/s: shakiness, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness, anxiety, hunger,
| | | | | | | |
blurry vision, weakness or fatigue, headache, irritability
| | | | | |
A patient with diabetes is found to have a blood glucose level of less than 70
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
mg/dL and is displaying symptoms of dizziness, increased hunger, irritability,
| | | | | | | | | |
clammy skin, and mood swings. Which of the following treatments should be
| | | | | | | | | | | |
administered first if the patient is alert and able to swallow?
| | | | | | | | | |
A. Administer 50% dextrose solution intravenously
| | | | |
B. Inject glucagon intramuscularly
| | |
C. Provide 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate
| | | | | | |
D. Administer glucagon intranasally
| | |
c
treatment: 15g fast-acting carbohydrate if passes swallow test, glucagon
| | | | | | | |
IM/intranasal if no IV access and unconscious, 50% dextrose solution
| | | | | | | | | |
Which of the following scenarios is a common cause of hypoglycemia in
| | | | | | | | | | | |
patients with diabetes?
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