Mellitus
1.
2. Nurse Tammy is assessing Derek for other manifestations of diabetes
mellitus. For which of the following manifestations should Nurse
Tammy assess? (select all that apply)
a. Blurred vision,
b. Increased thirst,
c. excessive hunger,
d. slow wound healing
3. Nurse Tammy is preparing to review the results of Derek's urine
dipstick. Which of the following results should Nurse Tammy expect
as an indication of DM?
a. Positive ketones
4. Nurse Tammy is preparing to perform a fingerstick to check Derek's
blood glucose level. Identify the order in which Nurse Tammy should
perform the following steps. (reorder the steps by dragging them into
the desired sequence.)
a. 1.Turn on glucometer
b. 2.Cleanse the puncture site
c. 3.Puncture the skin w/lancet
d. 4.lightly squeeze the site
e. 5.apply drop of blood to test strip
f. 6.apply gentle pressure to the puncture site w/ gauze
5. Nurse Chris is determining the insulin to administer to Derek.
Prescribed is
insulin 0.4units/kg/day subq in four divided doses. Derek weighs 88
lb. Which of the following dosages should nurse Chris plan to
administer
a. 4
6. Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah and Derek about the hemoglobin A1c.
Which of the following statements by Deborah indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. is A1C is 7, it means his BS are well controlled
7. Nurse Chris is selecting a snack for Derek. Which of the following
snacks should Nurse Chris choose?
a. Six whole grain crackers w/ 2oz mild cheddar cheese
8. Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah about a fasting blood glucose test.
Which of the following statements indicates Deborah's understanding
of the teaching
a. Fasting glucose should be between 70 - 110mg/dl