Excelsior College NUR 212 Exam 2

NURSING 212 EXAM 2 Question 1 A patient with Type 2 Diabetes has been diagnosed with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS). The patient’s spouse asks the RN which symptoms characterize this disorder. Which are the most appropriate responses by the RN? Select all that apply. a. Slow heart rate b. Abdominal obesity c. Change in mental status d. Taut, P.1445 e. Low blood pressure Question 2 The RN would expect to see which symptom when caring for a patient with common bile duct obstruction due to gallbladder disease? a. Hematuria b. Pale, dilute urine c. Excess of vitamin K d. Clay-colored feces P.1393 Question 3 Which instruction should the RN give to the LPN when assigning care of a patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus who is prescribed lispro (HumaLog)? a. Take a fingerstick blood glucose 30 minutes after injecting the medication. b. Offer 4 ounces of fruit juice prior to taking the medication. c. Administer lispro (HumaLog) 20-30 minutes before a meal. d. Provide food within 5 minutes of taking the medication. Question 4 The RN instructs the LPN to notify her if the next urinalysis result shows which of the following for a patient experiencing cramping pain in the left retroperitoneal area? a. Red blood cells b. Ketones c. Glucose d. Protein Question 5 The RN is teaching a client about signs and symptoms of macrovascular complications of Diabetes Mellitus, which will include which of the following? a. Peripheral Neuropathy b. Sexual Dysfunction c. Intermittent claudication d. Diabetic Retinopathy