1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. Nurse Chris is responding to Deborah's report that Derek is tearful, irritable, and
not acting like himself. Nurse Chris observes that Derek is diaphoretic. Which of
the following actions should Nurse Chris take?
a. Give 4oz OJ
9. Chris is teaching Deb and Derek about insulin onset and peak times.
a. Regular insulin start working within 30 minutes after injection
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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. Nurse Chris is responding to Deborah's report that Derek is tearful, irritable, and
not acting like himself. Nurse Chris observes that Derek is diaphoretic. Which of
the following actions should Nurse Chris take?
a. Give 4oz OJ
9. Chris is teaching Deb and Derek about insulin onset and peak times.
a. Regular insulin start working within 30 minutes after injection
