N4010 - EXAM 1 STUDY UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following types of diabetes is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic Beta
cells?
a) Type 1 Diabetes
b) Type 2 Diabetes
c) Gestational Diabetes
d) Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA) - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: A
Type 1 Diabetes is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to decreased
insulin production and subsequent hyperglycemia.
What is a common cause of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in patients with Type 1 Diabetes?
a) Excessive insulin production
b) Fat breakdown leading to an increase in ketone bodies
c) High levels of insulin sensitivity
d) Overconsumption of carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: B
Type 1 Diabetes, a lack of insulin leads to fat breakdown, resulting in the production of ketone
bodies, which can cause DKA.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?
a) Obesity
b) Genetic predisposition
c) High HDL cholesterol levels
,d) Age above 30 years - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: C
High HDL cholesterol levels are not a risk factor for Type 2Diabetes. In fact, low HDL levels are
associated with an increased risk.
FACT CHECK THIS, BECAUSE THIS IS CONTRARY TO THE SLIDES.
Which of the following lab values is indicative of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
a) Serum glucose > 300 mg/dL
b) Serum glucose < 100 mg/dL
c) Serum potassium > 4.0 mEq/L
d) Serum calcium < 8.5 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: A
A serum glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL is a hallmark of DKA, along with other findings
like the presence of ketones in blood and urine.
Which complication is most commonly associated with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
(HHNS) in Type 2 Diabetes?
a) Ketoacidosis
b) Severe dehydration
c) Low blood glucose levels
d) Hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: B
HHNS is characterized by severe hyperglycemia, which leads to osmotic diuresis and subsequent
dehydration without significant ketoacidosis.
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a) Polyuria
, b) Fruity breath
c) Tremors
d) Abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: C
Tremors are a symptom of hypoglycemia due to the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous
system.
Other S/S of hypoglycemia are sweating, tachycardia, palpitation, nervousness, and hunger.
What is the first-line treatment for hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?
a) Glucagon injection
b) IV D50W
c) 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate
d) Insulin administration - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: C
The initial treatment for hypoglycemia in a conscious patient is to provide 15 grams of fast-
acting carbohydrates, such as 4oz juice or 4 oz glucose tablets.
Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to the development of diabetic
neuropathy?
a) High blood glucose levels
b) Low blood pressure
c) High levels of insulin sensitivity
d) Overhydration - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: A
Chronic high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, leading to diabetic neuropathy.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following types of diabetes is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic Beta
cells?
a) Type 1 Diabetes
b) Type 2 Diabetes
c) Gestational Diabetes
d) Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA) - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: A
Type 1 Diabetes is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to decreased
insulin production and subsequent hyperglycemia.
What is a common cause of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in patients with Type 1 Diabetes?
a) Excessive insulin production
b) Fat breakdown leading to an increase in ketone bodies
c) High levels of insulin sensitivity
d) Overconsumption of carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: B
Type 1 Diabetes, a lack of insulin leads to fat breakdown, resulting in the production of ketone
bodies, which can cause DKA.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?
a) Obesity
b) Genetic predisposition
c) High HDL cholesterol levels
,d) Age above 30 years - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: C
High HDL cholesterol levels are not a risk factor for Type 2Diabetes. In fact, low HDL levels are
associated with an increased risk.
FACT CHECK THIS, BECAUSE THIS IS CONTRARY TO THE SLIDES.
Which of the following lab values is indicative of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
a) Serum glucose > 300 mg/dL
b) Serum glucose < 100 mg/dL
c) Serum potassium > 4.0 mEq/L
d) Serum calcium < 8.5 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: A
A serum glucose level greater than 300 mg/dL is a hallmark of DKA, along with other findings
like the presence of ketones in blood and urine.
Which complication is most commonly associated with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
(HHNS) in Type 2 Diabetes?
a) Ketoacidosis
b) Severe dehydration
c) Low blood glucose levels
d) Hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: B
HHNS is characterized by severe hyperglycemia, which leads to osmotic diuresis and subsequent
dehydration without significant ketoacidosis.
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypoglycemia?
a) Polyuria
, b) Fruity breath
c) Tremors
d) Abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: C
Tremors are a symptom of hypoglycemia due to the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous
system.
Other S/S of hypoglycemia are sweating, tachycardia, palpitation, nervousness, and hunger.
What is the first-line treatment for hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?
a) Glucagon injection
b) IV D50W
c) 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate
d) Insulin administration - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: C
The initial treatment for hypoglycemia in a conscious patient is to provide 15 grams of fast-
acting carbohydrates, such as 4oz juice or 4 oz glucose tablets.
Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to the development of diabetic
neuropathy?
a) High blood glucose levels
b) Low blood pressure
c) High levels of insulin sensitivity
d) Overhydration - CORRECT ANSWER -Answer: A
Chronic high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, leading to diabetic neuropathy.
