RN Nursing Care of Children Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Nurse Tammy is assessing Derek for other manifestations of diabetes mellitus. For which of the
following manifestations should Nurse Tammy assess? (select all that apply)
Blurred vision,
Increased thirst
excessive hunger
slow wound healing
Nurse Tammy is preparing to review the results of Derek's urine dipstick. Which of the following
results should Nurse Tammy expect as an indication of DM?
Positive ketones
Nurse Tammy is preparing to preform a fingerstick to check Derek's blood glucose level. Identify the
order in which Nurse Tammy should perform the following steps. (reorder the steps by dragoon
them into the desired sequence.)
1.Turn on glucometer
2.Cleanse the puncture site
3.Puncture the skin w/lancet
4.lightly squeeze the site
5.apply drop of blood to test strip
6.apply gentle pressure to the puncture site w/ gauze
Nurse Chris is determining the insulin to administer to Derek. Prescribed is insulin 0.4units/kg/day
subq in four divided doses. Derek weighs 88 lb. Which of the following dosages should nurse Chris
plan to administer
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Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah and Derek about the hemoglobin A1c. Which of the following
statements by Deborah indicates an understanding of the teaching?
is A1C is 7, it means his BS are well controlled
Nurse Chris is selecting a snack for Derek. Which of the following snacks should Nurse Chris choose?
Six whole grain crackers w/ 2oz mild cheddar cheese
Nurse Tammy is assessing Derek for other manifestations of diabetes mellitus. For which of the
following manifestations should Nurse Tammy assess? (select all that apply)
Blurred vision,
Increased thirst
excessive hunger
slow wound healing
Nurse Tammy is preparing to review the results of Derek's urine dipstick. Which of the following
results should Nurse Tammy expect as an indication of DM?
Positive ketones
Nurse Tammy is preparing to preform a fingerstick to check Derek's blood glucose level. Identify the
order in which Nurse Tammy should perform the following steps. (reorder the steps by dragoon
them into the desired sequence.)
1.Turn on glucometer
2.Cleanse the puncture site
3.Puncture the skin w/lancet
4.lightly squeeze the site
5.apply drop of blood to test strip
6.apply gentle pressure to the puncture site w/ gauze
Nurse Chris is determining the insulin to administer to Derek. Prescribed is insulin 0.4units/kg/day
subq in four divided doses. Derek weighs 88 lb. Which of the following dosages should nurse Chris
plan to administer
4
Nurse Chris is teaching Deborah and Derek about the hemoglobin A1c. Which of the following
statements by Deborah indicates an understanding of the teaching?
is A1C is 7, it means his BS are well controlled
Nurse Chris is selecting a snack for Derek. Which of the following snacks should Nurse Chris choose?
Six whole grain crackers w/ 2oz mild cheddar cheese
