American Sentinel N521 Progress Test 3 Latest 2021
Question 1
A patient is prescribed NPH and regular insulin every morning by his CNP, who is verifying
that the patient understands that there are two different peak times to be aware of for this
insulin regimen. Why is this important for the provider to address?
Select one:
a.The risk for hypoglycemia is greatest around the peak of insulin activity.
b.It is best to plan exercise or other activities around peak insulin activity.
c.The client needs to plan the next insulin injection around the peak times.
d.Additional insulin may be needed at peak times to avoid hyperglycemia.
Question 2
The CNP prescribes 5 units of Humalog and 25 units of NPH (Isophane) insulin prior to
breakfast. The provider should tell the patient which of the following:
Select one:
a.Consume a high-carbohydrate snack in 6 hours.
b.Make sure your breakfast is available to eat before administering this insulin.
c.Administer the medications in two separate syringes.
d.Hold the insulin if your blood glucose level is greater than 100 mg/dL.
Question 3
A 63- year-old client with type 2 diabetes is admitted with an infected foot ulcer. Despite
previous good control on glyburide (Micronase), his blood glucose has been elevated the past
Question 1
A patient is prescribed NPH and regular insulin every morning by his CNP, who is verifying
that the patient understands that there are two different peak times to be aware of for this
insulin regimen. Why is this important for the provider to address?
Select one:
a.The risk for hypoglycemia is greatest around the peak of insulin activity.
b.It is best to plan exercise or other activities around peak insulin activity.
c.The client needs to plan the next insulin injection around the peak times.
d.Additional insulin may be needed at peak times to avoid hyperglycemia.
Question 2
The CNP prescribes 5 units of Humalog and 25 units of NPH (Isophane) insulin prior to
breakfast. The provider should tell the patient which of the following:
Select one:
a.Consume a high-carbohydrate snack in 6 hours.
b.Make sure your breakfast is available to eat before administering this insulin.
c.Administer the medications in two separate syringes.
d.Hold the insulin if your blood glucose level is greater than 100 mg/dL.
Question 3
A 63- year-old client with type 2 diabetes is admitted with an infected foot ulcer. Despite
previous good control on glyburide (Micronase), his blood glucose has been elevated the past
