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Diabetes type 1, Med Surg Diabetes 96
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Diabetes type 1 - ANSWER the pancreases does not produced insulin.
glucose cannot enter the cells and builds up in the bloodstream
Glucose remains in the blood causing - ANSWER hyperglycemia
without insulin - ANSWER the body cannot get glucose or the energy it supplies
Instead the body uses stored fat, as this happens, - ANSWER ketones are released into the blood &
appear in the urine
high level of ketones = - ANSWER DKA) diabetic ketoacidosis
When the beta cells are destroyed - ANSWER they are unable to produce insulin
about what percent of people have type 1 diabetes - ANSWER 5%
about what percent of people with diabetes type 1 have a genetic predisposition - ANSWER 10%
almost what percent of patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have islet cell antibodies in their
blood? - ANSWER 90%
people with type 1 diabetes is most often in - ANSWER young and thin patients and Prone to Ketosis
(stored fats broken down)
risk factors type 1 diabetes - ANSWER virus, autoimmune response, heredity
, Diabetes type 1, Med Surg Diabetes 96
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most common way to get type 1 diabetes is from a - ANSWER autoimmune response
what are old names of type 1 diabetes - ANSWER IDDM, Juvenile
Type 1 diabetes - ANSWER must have insulin daily
treatment of type 1 diabetes - ANSWER healthy diet, exercise, must have insulin for the rest of there life
The LPN/LVN expects to find which cardinal signs and symptoms in the history of the client with type 1
diabetes? - ANSWER polyphagia, weight loss, polydipsia
Insulin - ANSWER Is a pancreatic hormone that controls blood glucose levels by promoting uptake and
use of glucose by cells, and inhibiting conversion of glycogen and amino acids
A client takes a long acting insulin for treatment of type 1 diabetes. The LPN/LVN knows to administer
this insulin which way?
1. 30min before each meal and at bedtime
2. With or after each meal and snack
3. Continuously in an insulin pump
4. Once daily about 2100 hours - ANSWER 4. Once daily about 2100 hours
The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching for a client just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
statement indicates a need for further instruction?
1. "If I feel sweaty or shaky, I should suck on a piece of hard candy."
2. "Even though my diet will change, I can still eat protein every day."
3. "I should not throw my used insulin needles into the regular trash."
4. "I will need to hold my insulin if I skip breakfast or lunch." - ANSWER 4. "I will need to hold my insulin
if I skip breakfast or lunch