Diabetes Mellitus

NURSING PROCESS

100

When monitoring the patient with diabetes mallitus , the nurse should assess all of the following except ? A. signs of dehydration and thirst B.check the patient skin tone C. vomiting and light headed D.dry mouth and dry sore lips.

C.vomiting and light headed

200

A patient with prediabetes came to the clinic for annual checkup. While conducting initial assessment, the nurse understands that prediabetes is associated with all of the following except: A. Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes B. Impaired glucose tolerance C. Increased risk of heart disease and stroke D. Increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes

D. Increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes

300

A nurse is performing initial assessment for a patient with diabetes mellitus. One indirect but very useful indication of blood glucose level is? A:Blood Uria Nitrogen (BUN) B: Blood Hematocrit C:Urine Ketones D:Glycosylated hemoglobin

D:Glycosylated hemoglobin

400

When the nurse assessing the blood glucose level for diabetes mellitus patient , the normal fasting blood glucose level is ? A:180mg/dl B: 95mg/dl C:155mg/dl D:140mg/dl

B: 95 mg/dl

ETIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

100

Untreated hyperglycemia may lead to all of the following complications except: A. Hyperosmolar syndrome B. Vitiligo C. Diabetic ketoacidosis D. Coma

B. Vitiligo

200

The risk factors for type 1 diabetes include all of the following except: A. Diet B. Genetic C. Autoimmune D. Environmental

A. Diet

300

Diabetics are at increased risk of heart disease if they also: a. Smoke b. Have high HDL cholesterol levels c. Take aspirin d. Consume a high-fiber diet

A: Smoke

400

A progressive disease characterized by the development of insulin resistance, at first compensated for by increased insulin production and hyperinsulinemia. This is a clinical manifestations and pathogenesis of ? A. Type 2 diabetes mellitus B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus C. prediabetes mellitus D. Diabetes Insipidus

A. Type 2 diabetes mellitus page# 94

General

100

Excessive thirst and volume of very dilute urine may be symptoms of: a. Urinary tract infection b. Diabetes insipidus c. Viral gastroenteritis d. Hypoglycemia

B: Diabetes insipidus

200

Among female children and adolescents, the first sign of type 1 diabetes may be: a. Rapid weight gain b. Constipation c. Genital candidiasis d. Insomnia

C: Genital candidiasis

300

Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately what percentage of all cases of diabetes in adults? a. 55%-60% b. 35%-40% c. 90-95% d. 25-30%

c. 90-95%

400

Hyperinsulinemia may be caused by all of the following except: a. An insulinoma b. Nesidioblastosis c. Insulin resistance d. Type 1 diabetes

D: Type 1 diabetes

TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT

100

Which of the following measures does not help to prevent diabetes complications? A. Controlling blood glucose B. Controlling blood pressure and blood lipids C. Eliminating all carbohydrates from the diet D. Prompt detection of diabetic eye and kidney disease

C. Eliminating all carbohydrates from the diet

200

The goals of treatment of diabetes are accomplished by diet, exercise, medication, and hygiene practice.Although the benefits of exercise are numerous, there are associated risks. Exercise in individuals with what type of disease can be associated with hypoglycemia, cardiac dysfunction, orthopedic injury? A. Type 1 diabetes B. Type 2 diabetes C. Prediabetes Mellitus D. Diabetes Insipidus

B. Type 2 diabetes Page# 957

300

Which of the following measures does not help to prevent diabetes complications? a. Controlling blood glucose b. Controlling blood pressure and blood lipids c. Eliminating all carbohydrates from the diet d. Prompt detection of diabetic eye and kidney disease

C: Eliminating all carbohydrates from the diet

400

Insulin therapy is required in 100% of person’s with ? A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus B. Type 2 diabetes mellitus C. Prediabetes mellitus D. Diabetes Insipidus

A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus Page # 958