PATHO/RISK
DIAGNOSTICS
MANIFESTATIONS
NURSING DX/CARE
Misc.
100

FBS of 100-126 mg/dl

What is pre-diabetes?

100

HgbA1c

Measurement of average glucose over 3 months span.

100

Initial classic signs of diabetes 1 and 2

What is polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria?

100

Too much exercise, too much insulin, insuficient food intake?

What are causes of hypoglycemia?

100

measurse the average blood glucose control over three months

What is HbA1c

200

Islets of Langerhans

Where is insulin produced?

200

60-110 mg/dl

What is the normal fasting blood glucose range?

200

Cold and clammy skin, need some candy? Also blurred vision, shakiness, anxiety.


What are manifestations of hypoglycemia

200

Intervention for hypoglycemia

What is administer 15 G carbs, retest glucose in 15 minutes? 

200

Medical emergency that can occur r/t hypoglycemia?

What is seizures, coma, death?

300

obesity, HLD, HTN, sedentary lifestyle, high fat diet


Risk factors for diabetes

300

Criteria for dx of diabetes

What is FBS over 126 mg/dl or 2 hr post prandial glucose over 200 mg/dl?

300

Hot & dry skin, sugar high? Also fruity (acetone breath), acidosis, nausea, vomiting, s/s dehydration


What is manifestations of hyperglycemia

300

Nursing intervention for hyperglycemia

What is adminster insulin (sliding scale), hydrate, monitor and replace K+

300

Extreme hyperglycemia with blood glucose greater than 600.

What is HHNS?

400

Not enough production of insulin from the destruction of pancreatic cells.


What is the cause of Type 1 Diabetes?

400

Abnormal urinalysis findings in diabetic

What are ketones in urine?

400

Elevated blood sugar at dawn? R/t insufficient HS insulin.


What is dawn Phenomenon

400

What is the rotation of site, schedule, sliding scale coverage, BGM, sick days, foot care, hyper/hypo management, dietary, and alcohol moderation?


Diabetic teaching for IDDM

400

Peak insulin times

What is 1 hour for rapid release (Humulog, asparte) Also 2-3 hours for short-acting (regular) , 4-12 hours for intermediate (NPH, Lente) Long acting: no peak

500

Type 1, Type II , gestational, drug-induced?


What are Types of diabetes

500

Target goal for HbA1c for clients with diabetes

What is 6.5-7%

500

Numbness & burning of feet and legs

What is peripheral neuropathy?

500

Diabetic foot assessment

What is assessment for excessive dryness, sole of foot, moisture between toes, calluses, nails, sensory loss, ROM?

500

A potential complication of peripheral neuropathy

What is diabetic ulcers, gangrene, amputation.