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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
1 point(s)A client’s blood gases reflect diabetic acidosis. The nurse should expect:
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
1 point(s)The nurse knows that glucagon may be given in the treatment of hypoglycemia because it:
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
1 point(s)A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a fingerstick glucose level of 258mg/dl at bedtime. An order for sliding scale insulin exists. The nurse should:
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
1 point(s)The physician orders 36 units of NPH and 12 units of regular insulin. The nurse plans to administer these drugs using one (1) syringe.
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Invert NPH vial and withdraw NPH dose
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Inject air equal to NPH dose into NPH vial
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Inject air equal to regular dose into regular dose
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Invert regular insulin bottle and withdraw regular insulin dose
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
1 point(s)The nurse is teaching a client regarding the administration of insulin as part of the discharge plan. Which of the following insulin has the most rapid onset of action?
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
1 point(s)A client with diabetes mellitus states, “I cannot eat big meals; I prefer to snack throughout the day.” The nurse should carefully explain that:
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
1 point(s)A client with diabetes mellitus has an above-knee amputation because of severe peripheral vascular disease, Two days following surgery, when preparing the client for dinner, it is the nurse’s primary responsibility to:
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following nursing interventions should be taken for a client who complains of nausea and vomits one hour after taking his glyburide (DiaBeta)?
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following chronic complications is associated with diabetes?
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
1 point(s)Rotating injection sites when administering insulin prevents which of the following complications?
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following methods of insulin administration would be used in the initial treatment of hyperglycemia in a client with diabetic ketoacidosis?
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
1 point(s)Insulin forces which of the following electrolytes out of the plasma and into the cells?
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following causes of Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Syndrome (HHNS) is most common?
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
1 point(s)A client is in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) secondary to infection. As the condition progresses, which of the following symptoms might the nurse see?
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
1 point(s)Clients with type 1 diabetes may require which of the following changes to their daily routine during periods of infection?
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
1 point(s)Marlisa has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. She asks Nurse Errol what this means. What is the best response by the nurse? Select all that apply.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
1 point(s)Dr. Shrunk orders intravenous (IV) insulin for Rita, a client with a blood sugar of 563. Nurse AJ administers insulin lispro (Humalog) intravenously (IV). What does the best evaluation of the nurse reveal? Select all that apply.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
1 point(s)Ben injects his insulin as prescribed, but then gets busy and forgets to eat. What will the best assessment of the nurse reveal?
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
1 point(s)A clinical instructor teaches a class for the public about diabetes mellitus. Which individual does the nurse assess as being at the highest risk for developing diabetes?
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
1 point(s)A patient was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and received insulin. Which laboratory test will the nurse assess?
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
1 point(s)Jansen is receiving metformin (Glucophage). What will be the best plan of the nurse with regard to patient education with this drug? Select all that apply.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
1 point(s)Serafica who has diabetes mellitus type 1 is found unresponsive in the clinical setting. Which nursing action is a priority?
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Call the physician STAT.
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Assess the vital signs.
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Call a code.
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Treat the client for hypoglycemia.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
1 point(s)Serge who has diabetes mellitus is taking oral agents and is scheduled for a diagnostic test that requires him to be NPO. What is the best plan of the nurse with regard to giving the client his oral medications?
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
1 point(s)A client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes receives insulin. He asks the nurse why he can’t just take pills instead. What is the best response by the nurse?
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
1 point(s)Nurse Andy has finished teaching a client with diabetes mellitus how to administer insulin. He evaluates the learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
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