BSN 266 Med surge study guide Diabetes
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Which of the following best C. Caused by an autoimmune destruction
describes type 1 diabetes of
mellitus? pancreatic beta cells
A. Insulin resistance and relative Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized
insulin deficiency. by an
B. Onset typically occurs in autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta
adulthood? cells
C. Caused by an auto immune leading to an absolute insulin deficiency.
destruction of pancreatic beta cells
D. Mainly managed through oral
hypoglycemic agents.
, The nurse is explaining the role of C. In type 1 diabetes the body does not
insulin in diabetes mellitus. Which produce
statement by the client indicates a insulin, so it must be administered
need for further clarification? externally.
A. Insulin helps regulate blood This statement is incorrect because it
sugar inaccurately
by allowing glucose to enter cells suggests that insulin administration is only
for necessary for type1 diabetes, while it is
energy. essential for
B. Insulin is produced by the type 1 diabetes it can also be used in
pancreas and released in some cases
response for type 2 diabetes when other treatments
to high blood sugar levels. are
C. In type 1 diabetes the body ineffective.
does
not produce insulin, so it must be
administered externally
D. In type 2 diabetes the body's
cells
become resistant to the effects of
insulin,
Which of the following is a classic A. Excessive thirst and frequent urination
symptom of hyperglycemia in These symptoms result from the body's
diabetes mellitus? attempt to
A. Excessive thirst and frequent eliminate excess glucose through urine.
urination. Hypoglycemic episodes with confusion are
B. Bradycardia and low blood a
pressure symptoms of low blood sugar
C, Weight gain and increased
appetite.
D. Hypoglycemic episodes with
confusion
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Which of the following best C. Caused by an autoimmune destruction
describes type 1 diabetes of
mellitus? pancreatic beta cells
A. Insulin resistance and relative Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized
insulin deficiency. by an
B. Onset typically occurs in autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta
adulthood? cells
C. Caused by an auto immune leading to an absolute insulin deficiency.
destruction of pancreatic beta cells
D. Mainly managed through oral
hypoglycemic agents.
, The nurse is explaining the role of C. In type 1 diabetes the body does not
insulin in diabetes mellitus. Which produce
statement by the client indicates a insulin, so it must be administered
need for further clarification? externally.
A. Insulin helps regulate blood This statement is incorrect because it
sugar inaccurately
by allowing glucose to enter cells suggests that insulin administration is only
for necessary for type1 diabetes, while it is
energy. essential for
B. Insulin is produced by the type 1 diabetes it can also be used in
pancreas and released in some cases
response for type 2 diabetes when other treatments
to high blood sugar levels. are
C. In type 1 diabetes the body ineffective.
does
not produce insulin, so it must be
administered externally
D. In type 2 diabetes the body's
cells
become resistant to the effects of
insulin,
Which of the following is a classic A. Excessive thirst and frequent urination
symptom of hyperglycemia in These symptoms result from the body's
diabetes mellitus? attempt to
A. Excessive thirst and frequent eliminate excess glucose through urine.
urination. Hypoglycemic episodes with confusion are
B. Bradycardia and low blood a
pressure symptoms of low blood sugar
C, Weight gain and increased
appetite.
D. Hypoglycemic episodes with
confusion
