Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS!!
Interventions to prevent diabetes - ANSWER Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise
Signs of type 1 diabetes - ANSWER 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no
hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight,
Signs of type 2 diabetes - ANSWER No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans
(black line on back of neck) skin tags
S/S of hypoglycemia - ANSWER Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition, tremors, seizures,
diaphoresis( sweating)
S/S of hyperglycemia - ANSWER 3 polys, fruity breath
S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis and treatment - ANSWER High BS, high HR, restlessness, weight loss, fruity
breath, kussmaul(fast deep RR) -- treatments; IV regular insulin
First intervention if a pt. Presents with s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia - ANSWER Check blood sugar
Prevention of long term complications of diabetes - ANSWER Takes meds, daily feet care, yearly renal
test, eye exams every 6 months, LDL less than 150
Dietary teaching for a diabetic patient - ANSWER Meals at the same time every day, decrease saturated
fats, increase exercise , refer pt. To MyPlate learning tool,
Diabetic Pt. should never increase carbs unless... - ANSWER Sugar is low before exercising
, Discharge teaching for diabetic pt. - ANSWER Know hypo/hyperglycemia s/s, know that stress and illness
increase BS , see a diabetic educator, know what the effect of Exercise can have on Bs
Diabetic foot care - ANSWER Clean w/ soap and warm water, clean socks everyday, cut toe nails straight
across, keep feet dry, no powder or lotion b/t toes , wear shoes , inspect feet daily, no gardners
What is glucagon used for? - ANSWER Makes glucose. Received if BS is low
If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered? - ANSWER Glucagon gel in cheek
What is Lipohypotrophy and the prevention ? - ANSWER Lump under subcut tissue due to repeated
injections at the same site. Rotate sites
S/s of brain tumor - ANSWER Vision changes, confusion and headache
S/S of traumatic brain injury - ANSWER Blurred vision, personality changes, altered level of
consciousness, slurred speech, confusion, headache, incoordination, weakness / numbness of legs and
arms
If someone hit their head, which test should be completed? - ANSWER CT scan to make sure there's no
head bleeding
Early signs of IICP - ANSWER Altered levels of consciousness
Nursing interventions for mannitol & lasix - ANSWER Monitor I&O and electrolytes
Nursing interventions for prednisone - ANSWER Monitor blood glucose and daily weight
