NR 462 Med Surg I FINAL Exam
what is the rationale for rotation of insulin injection sites? - verified answer prevents lipodystrophy
What is the only type insulin that can be administered IV? - verified answer Regular
which clinical manifestation may be seen in a client experiencing a hypoglycemic reaction?
(5) - verified answer 1. Headache
2. Nervousness
3. Tremor
4. Excessive perspiration
5. Tachycardia
which clinical manifestation may be seen in a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis?
(5) - verified answer 1. Thirst
2. Polyuria
3. Kussmaul's sign
4. Dry mucous membranes
5. Fruity breath odor
How should the nurse or client prepare insulin prior to administration? - verified answer Rolling the
bottle in the hands
What type of insulin is Lantus? - verified answer Long-acting
The insulin pump, though expensive, has become popular in the management of insulin. What does
the nurse know about this method of insulin delivery? - verified answer It is effective in lessening
long-term diabetic complications
What substance promotes glucose transport into the cell? - verified answer Insulin
What substance will decrease blood glucose levels? - verified answer Insulin
,How does Glucagon affect blood glucose levels? - verified answer It increases it
What insulin can not be mixed with any other insulin or solution? - verified answer Lantus
Which insulin has no definite peak? - verified answer Lantus
Name (3) rapid-acting insulin? - verified answer Lispro (Humalog)
aspart (Novolog)
Glulisine (Apidra)
Name (3) short-acting insulin? - verified answer Regular (Humulin R)
Novolin R,
ReliOn R)
Name (3) intermediate-acting insulin? - verified answer NPH (Humulin N
Novolin N
ReliOn N)
Name (2) Long acting insulins? - verified answer glargine (Lantus)
detemir (Levemir)
Is regular insulin cloud or clear? - verified answer Clear
Is Novolin N cloudy or clear? - verified answer Cloudy
What are (5) symptoms manifested on onset of diabetes type I? - verified answer 1. Sudden weight
loss,
2. Polydipsia,
3. Polyuria,
4. Polyphagia,
5. Weakness/fatigue
, How is prediabetes diagnosed? - verified answer Diagnosed when fasting glucose levels are higher
than normal (100 mg/dl) but lower than 126 mg/dl
What is a hemoglobin A1c? - verified answer A test done that shows the amount of glucose attached
to hemoblogin molecules over their lifespan (3 months)
Why is the hemoglobin A1c considered the most accurate measurement of glucose control? -
verified answer Because it looks at the bigger picture (across a 3 month span)
Give the Onset, peak and duration of rapid-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 5 - 15 minutes;
Peak is 1-3 hours;
Duration is 3-5 hours;
Two very rapid acting insulins are? - verified answer Lispro (Humalog), and Aspart (Novolog).
They are CLEAR.
Onset in 10 minutes, peak at 1 hour, and last 3-4 hours in body.
What 2 insulins are to be given 15 mins before meals? - verified answer Humalog and Novolog
Give the Onset, peak and duration of Short-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 30 mins-1 hr;
Peak is 2-4 hrs;
Duration is 6-8 hrs;
Give the Onset, peak and duration of Intermediate-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 1-2 hour,
peak at 6-12 hours,
duration 18-24 hours.
Give the Onset, peak and duration of Long-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 2-4 hrs;
NO PEAK
Duration is up to 36 hrs
what is the rationale for rotation of insulin injection sites? - verified answer prevents lipodystrophy
What is the only type insulin that can be administered IV? - verified answer Regular
which clinical manifestation may be seen in a client experiencing a hypoglycemic reaction?
(5) - verified answer 1. Headache
2. Nervousness
3. Tremor
4. Excessive perspiration
5. Tachycardia
which clinical manifestation may be seen in a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis?
(5) - verified answer 1. Thirst
2. Polyuria
3. Kussmaul's sign
4. Dry mucous membranes
5. Fruity breath odor
How should the nurse or client prepare insulin prior to administration? - verified answer Rolling the
bottle in the hands
What type of insulin is Lantus? - verified answer Long-acting
The insulin pump, though expensive, has become popular in the management of insulin. What does
the nurse know about this method of insulin delivery? - verified answer It is effective in lessening
long-term diabetic complications
What substance promotes glucose transport into the cell? - verified answer Insulin
What substance will decrease blood glucose levels? - verified answer Insulin
,How does Glucagon affect blood glucose levels? - verified answer It increases it
What insulin can not be mixed with any other insulin or solution? - verified answer Lantus
Which insulin has no definite peak? - verified answer Lantus
Name (3) rapid-acting insulin? - verified answer Lispro (Humalog)
aspart (Novolog)
Glulisine (Apidra)
Name (3) short-acting insulin? - verified answer Regular (Humulin R)
Novolin R,
ReliOn R)
Name (3) intermediate-acting insulin? - verified answer NPH (Humulin N
Novolin N
ReliOn N)
Name (2) Long acting insulins? - verified answer glargine (Lantus)
detemir (Levemir)
Is regular insulin cloud or clear? - verified answer Clear
Is Novolin N cloudy or clear? - verified answer Cloudy
What are (5) symptoms manifested on onset of diabetes type I? - verified answer 1. Sudden weight
loss,
2. Polydipsia,
3. Polyuria,
4. Polyphagia,
5. Weakness/fatigue
, How is prediabetes diagnosed? - verified answer Diagnosed when fasting glucose levels are higher
than normal (100 mg/dl) but lower than 126 mg/dl
What is a hemoglobin A1c? - verified answer A test done that shows the amount of glucose attached
to hemoblogin molecules over their lifespan (3 months)
Why is the hemoglobin A1c considered the most accurate measurement of glucose control? -
verified answer Because it looks at the bigger picture (across a 3 month span)
Give the Onset, peak and duration of rapid-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 5 - 15 minutes;
Peak is 1-3 hours;
Duration is 3-5 hours;
Two very rapid acting insulins are? - verified answer Lispro (Humalog), and Aspart (Novolog).
They are CLEAR.
Onset in 10 minutes, peak at 1 hour, and last 3-4 hours in body.
What 2 insulins are to be given 15 mins before meals? - verified answer Humalog and Novolog
Give the Onset, peak and duration of Short-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 30 mins-1 hr;
Peak is 2-4 hrs;
Duration is 6-8 hrs;
Give the Onset, peak and duration of Intermediate-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 1-2 hour,
peak at 6-12 hours,
duration 18-24 hours.
Give the Onset, peak and duration of Long-acting insulin. - verified answer Onset is 2-4 hrs;
NO PEAK
Duration is up to 36 hrs
