NR 325 Final Exam 1 Questions and Answers

NR 325 Final Exam 1 Questions and Answers What is the range of normal blood sugar? -Correct Answer= 70-100 mg/dL What is the purpose of giving basal insulin? -Correct Answer= to regulate blood glucose levels on a consistent basis What are the 3 P's of Diabetes? -Correct Answer= Polydipsia Polyuria Polyphagia Why is polyuria seen in diabetes? -Correct Answer= because your body is trying to get rid of the extra glucose Why is polydipsia seen in diabetes? -Correct Answer= because your body thinks its dehydrated from all the urination Why is polyphagia seen in diabetes? -Correct Answer= polyphagia means super hungry People with diabetes are super hungry because there is no glucose being let into the cells (which is what is needed to create energy/ATP) This makes the body think that it needs more glucose What are some signs that a person is experiencing diabetic keto acidosis? -Correct Answer= -kussmaul respirations- rapidly blowing off excess CO2 -altered LOC (may seem intoxicated) -increased potassium (because H+ is going into the cell, forcing potassium out of the cell) - the 3 P's - sweet fruity smelling breath What