DIABETES MELLITUS
ASSESSMENT
FOR NURSING STUDENTS
QNS & ANS
2023/2024
, 1. An external insulin pump is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus and the client asks the
nurse about the functioning of the pump. The nurse bases the response on the information that the
pump Gives a small continuous dose of regular insulin subcutaneously and the client can self-
administer a bolus with an additional dose from the pump before each meal
2. A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus about differentiating between hypoglycemia and
ketoacidosis. The client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching by stating that glucose will
be taken if which of the following symptoms develops? Shakiness
3. A client is admitted t a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial blood
glucose level was 950 mg/dL. A continuous intraveneous infusion of regular insulin is initiated,
along with intravenous rehydration with normal saline. The serum glucose level in now 240 mg/dL.
The nurse would next prepare to administer which of the following Intravenous fluids containing
5% dextrose
4. A home health nurse visits a client with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client relates a
history of vomiting and diarrhea and tells the nurse that no food has been consumed for 36 hours.
Which additional statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching “I need to stop my
insulin.”
5. After several diagnostic tests, a client is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. A nurse performs an
assessment on the client, knowing that which symptom is most indicative of this disorder?
Polydipsia’
6. A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency room with diabetic ketoacidosis(DKA) In
the acute phase, the primary nursing action is to prepare to : Administer regular insulin
intravenously
ASSESSMENT
FOR NURSING STUDENTS
QNS & ANS
2023/2024
, 1. An external insulin pump is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus and the client asks the
nurse about the functioning of the pump. The nurse bases the response on the information that the
pump Gives a small continuous dose of regular insulin subcutaneously and the client can self-
administer a bolus with an additional dose from the pump before each meal
2. A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus about differentiating between hypoglycemia and
ketoacidosis. The client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching by stating that glucose will
be taken if which of the following symptoms develops? Shakiness
3. A client is admitted t a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial blood
glucose level was 950 mg/dL. A continuous intraveneous infusion of regular insulin is initiated,
along with intravenous rehydration with normal saline. The serum glucose level in now 240 mg/dL.
The nurse would next prepare to administer which of the following Intravenous fluids containing
5% dextrose
4. A home health nurse visits a client with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client relates a
history of vomiting and diarrhea and tells the nurse that no food has been consumed for 36 hours.
Which additional statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching “I need to stop my
insulin.”
5. After several diagnostic tests, a client is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. A nurse performs an
assessment on the client, knowing that which symptom is most indicative of this disorder?
Polydipsia’
6. A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency room with diabetic ketoacidosis(DKA) In
the acute phase, the primary nursing action is to prepare to : Administer regular insulin
intravenously
