Signs & Symptoms
What is a priority intervention with a patient with DKA?
what is airway management
How often should a diabetics A1C be checked?
what is twice a year
How long does someone with Typer 1 Diabetes require insulin?
What is lifelong
What organ does not function properly in Type 1 Diabetes?
What is the pancreas
What are nonmedicinal treatment methods for Type 1 Diabetes?
what is diet & exercise modifications
what are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
what is sweating, tremors, tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, hunger
What diagnostic tests can be done to determine Type 1 diabetes?
what is urinalysis, fasting lipid profile, A1C, serum creatinine level
What circulatory disorder are diabetics at high risk for developing?
what is peripheral vascular disorder
Where is it most common to find ketones with Type 1 Diabetes?
what is the urine
As a nurse, who should you refer your patients to when diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?
who is a diabetic educator, podiatrist, and ophthalmologist
why should diabetic patients monitor their feet daily?
what is diabetic neuropathy
What is the target range A1C for people with Type 1 Diabetes?
what is less than 7%
What complication will most diabetic patients undergo at some point in their life?
what is insulin resistance
What is the most common cause of diabetic complications?
what is infection
What type of insulin would you give 15 minutes before mealtime?
what is rapid-acting
What are the 3 "P's" related to type 1 Diabetes?
what is polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
What lab value can be assessed to determine average blood sugars over 2 to 3 months?
What is A1C
What is the process called when the body surges the growth hormone resulting in increased blood sugar at 3 am?
What is the dawn effect
When should patients with Type 1 Diabetes avoid exercising?
what is when ketones are present in the urine
What type of insulin can be given via IV?
what is regular insulin
What are signs and symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
what is abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, sweet smelling breath, and weight loss.
what is the fasting blood glucose for Type 1 Diabetes?
what is 126
What percentage of patients with diabetes undergo amputation of the lower extremities?
What is 50-75%
When should a non-diabetic pancreas release the most insulin?
what is during dinner time
What inhibits the breakdown of stored glucose, protein, and fat?
what is insulin