NUR170 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM CURRENTLY
TESTED AND APPROVED GRADED A+
2025/2026 LATEST
What is considered a normal A1C (glycoslated hemoglobin)? --ANSWER--4-
6%
What are some signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia? --ANSWER---Warm
and moist
-Kussmaul respirations
-Abdominal Cramps
-N&V
-Ketones in urine
-Metabolic Acidosis
-Glucose >250
What are some signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? --ANSWER---Cool and
clammy
-Anxious/Nervous
-Mental confusion
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,-Weakness
-Blurred vision
-Tacchycardia
-Seizures
-Coma
-Hunger
-Palpitations
-Glucose <70
What is neuropathy? --ANSWER--Pain, tingling, numbness in peripheries
Patients with neuropathy are at an increased risk for _______? --ANSWER--
Injury to feet
How should patients with neuropathy prevent injury to the feet? --ANSWER---
Wear shoes all the time
-Shoes should not be too tight
-Change shoes every other day
-Change socks daily
-Inspect feet daily
-Trim nails straight across
-Do not soak feet
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,How should you prevent nephropathy? --ANSWER---Control BS
-Control HTN
-Stop smoking
-Prevent UTI's
Avoid contrast dies
-Avoid Nephrotoxic drugs
If protein/albumin is present in a patient with nephropathy, what should be
done? --ANSWER--Decrease protein intake
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain protein? --ANSWER--15-20%
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain carbohydrates? --ANSWER--
45%
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain fats? --ANSWER--20-35%
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain sugar? --ANSWER--0%
How many non- nutritive sweeteners can a diabetic have? --ANSWER--
Unlimited
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, How many grams of fiber can a diabetic have? --ANSWER--25g for women
38g for men
How much alcohol should a diabetic have? --ANSWER--1 for women
2 for men
What are common "DO's" for diabetics exercising? --ANSWER---Eat carbs
before exercising
-Cary simplex carbs
-Wear medic alert bracelet
-Wear appropriate shoes
-Stay hydrated
-Test glucose before,during, and after
How long should a diabetic work out per week? --ANSWER--5-10 minute
warm up.
150 minutes per week of moderate exercise
75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise
What are common "DONT's" for diabetics exercising? --ANSWER--- Dont if
glucose is >250 or less than 80
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NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM CURRENTLY
TESTED AND APPROVED GRADED A+
2025/2026 LATEST
What is considered a normal A1C (glycoslated hemoglobin)? --ANSWER--4-
6%
What are some signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia? --ANSWER---Warm
and moist
-Kussmaul respirations
-Abdominal Cramps
-N&V
-Ketones in urine
-Metabolic Acidosis
-Glucose >250
What are some signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? --ANSWER---Cool and
clammy
-Anxious/Nervous
-Mental confusion
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,-Weakness
-Blurred vision
-Tacchycardia
-Seizures
-Coma
-Hunger
-Palpitations
-Glucose <70
What is neuropathy? --ANSWER--Pain, tingling, numbness in peripheries
Patients with neuropathy are at an increased risk for _______? --ANSWER--
Injury to feet
How should patients with neuropathy prevent injury to the feet? --ANSWER---
Wear shoes all the time
-Shoes should not be too tight
-Change shoes every other day
-Change socks daily
-Inspect feet daily
-Trim nails straight across
-Do not soak feet
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,How should you prevent nephropathy? --ANSWER---Control BS
-Control HTN
-Stop smoking
-Prevent UTI's
Avoid contrast dies
-Avoid Nephrotoxic drugs
If protein/albumin is present in a patient with nephropathy, what should be
done? --ANSWER--Decrease protein intake
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain protein? --ANSWER--15-20%
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain carbohydrates? --ANSWER--
45%
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain fats? --ANSWER--20-35%
What percent of a diabetics diet should contain sugar? --ANSWER--0%
How many non- nutritive sweeteners can a diabetic have? --ANSWER--
Unlimited
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, How many grams of fiber can a diabetic have? --ANSWER--25g for women
38g for men
How much alcohol should a diabetic have? --ANSWER--1 for women
2 for men
What are common "DO's" for diabetics exercising? --ANSWER---Eat carbs
before exercising
-Cary simplex carbs
-Wear medic alert bracelet
-Wear appropriate shoes
-Stay hydrated
-Test glucose before,during, and after
How long should a diabetic work out per week? --ANSWER--5-10 minute
warm up.
150 minutes per week of moderate exercise
75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise
What are common "DONT's" for diabetics exercising? --ANSWER--- Dont if
glucose is >250 or less than 80
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