answers||Brand New Version||
Peak time - ANSWER-When they have the highest chance
of hypoglycemia incident
Read insulin sliding scale - ANSWER-Blood sugar on one
side
Amount of units on the other
When injecting insulin - ANSWER-know how to draw
,When mixing NPH and regular insulin - ANSWER-Regular
is drawn first and then NPH
Clear to cloudy - ANSWER-Regular is clear, NPH is cloudy
When mixing insulin vial - ANSWER-Do not shake, roll in
hands
NPH can only be mixed with - ANSWER-short acting
insulin (regular)
NPH cannot be mixed with - ANSWER-Rapid acting
insulin
, How is insulin stored - ANSWER-fridge
How is insulin administered - ANSWER-room temp
How long is insulin good for in room temp - ANSWER-4
weeks
Discharge instructions for newly diabetic patient -
ANSWER--counting carbs
-alcohol in moderation
-15-30 min walk/ day
-check blood sugar when signs of hypoglycemia
-check feet daily
-leather shoes with low heal