Diabetes Basic
3 main signs of hyperglycemia
What are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
Which insulin has the fastest onset of action?
What is Lispro (Humalog)?
Fruity breath and Kussmaul respirations are signs of which condition?
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Diabetic nephropathy affects which organ?
What is the kidney?
Which macronutrient affects blood glucose the most?
What is carbohydrates?
Which organ is responsible for insulin production?
What is the pancreas
beta cells in the islets of Langerhans
Which insulin can be given intravenously?
What is regular insulin?
What are symptoms of hypoglycemia?
What are shakiness, confusion, irritability, sweating, tachycardia, hunger, and dizziness?
What is the leading cause of blindness in adults with diabetes?
What is diabetic retinopathy?
When is the best time to check blood glucose
What is before meals
What lifestyle factor increases the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes?
What is obesity
What is the typical duration of action for NPH insulin?
What is 12–18 hours?
What is the main difference between DKA and HHS?
What is presence of ketones and acidosis in DKA but not in HHS
What is peripheral neuropathy?
What is nerve damage causing numbness, tingling, and pain in extremities?
Why is rotating insulin injection sites important?
What is to prevent lipodystrophy
What hormone lowers blood glucose levels?
What is insulin?
Name the most commonly used long-acting insulin
What is Glargine (Lantus)
What blood glucose level typically indicates hypoglycemia?
What is less than 70 mg/dL?
What cardiovascular conditions are diabetics at higher risk for?
What is hypertension, atherosclerosis, mi, and stroke?
What’s the recommended timing for administering rapid-acting insulin?
What is within 15 minutes of starting a meal?
What is gestational diabetes, and when is it typically diagnosed?
What is glucose intolerance first recognized during pregnancy, typically in the 2nd or 3rd trimester
What is the onset time of rapid-acting insulin
What is approximately 10–15 minutes
What is the immediate treatment for unconscious patient with hypoglycemia?
What is IV dextrose or IM glucagon?
What impact does chronic hyperglycemia have on wound healing?
What is delayed wound healing due to impaired circulation
What is a priority nursing action when a diabetic patient shows diaphoresis, confusion, and slurred speech?
What is to check blood glucose levels immediately and treat for hypoglycemia if needed