Exam 3

Question 1

Signs of Hyperglycemia ( 3 P’s)

Answer 1

polydipsia: an increase in thirst.
polyuria: frequent urination.
polyphagia: a rise in appetite

Question 2

Diabetics calories come from

Answer 2

Carbohydrates

Question 3

Macrovascular complications from diabetes

Answer 3

arteries and veins have a lot of fat deposits increase the risk for Stroke and heart attack

Question 4

1st Priority to treat a person with DKA

Answer 4

Give a patient fluids and check their electrolytes

Question 5

Excessive exercising for a diabetic

Answer 5

Caused ketones in the urine

Question 6

LPN reports patient has signs of hyperglycemia (high sugar levels)

Answer 6

Glucose test results and profuse respirations.

Question 7

The patient is sweaty, angry, and upset. What is the first intervention after assessment

Answer 7

Check their blood sugar.

Question 8

The patients blood sugar is 20 and unconscious

Answer 8

Inject patient with D50 or glucagon.

Question 9

Assessment for DKA patient

Answer 9

check blood sugar, electrolytes and fluid

Question 10

Patient with type 1 diabetes and feels pins and needles in feet. What is priority assessment will you look for?

Answer 10

Open sores in their feet

Question 11

Meniere’s Disease

Answer 11

disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus),
- patient needs to avoid sudden movement

Question 12

Patient has contact dermatitis of an unknown origin, ask them what?

Answer 12

Did you change your laundry detergent or purchase new sheets.

Question 13

Skin cancer patient, how do you test it

Answer 13

biopsy

Question 14

Signs and symptoms of DKA

Answer 14

• low potassium bicarbonate levels
• fast, deep breathing
• elevated glucose levels

Question 15

Diagnose Meniere’s disease ( 3 things)

Answer 15

• vertigo
• tinnitus
• fluctuating hearing loss.

Question 15

Diagnose Meniere’s disease ( 3 things)

Answer 15

• vertigo
• tinnitus
• fluctuating hearing loss.

Question 16

Education for otitis media infection

Answer 16

• common in children
• infection last less than 6 weeks
• antibiotics needed
• purulent drainage

Question 17

Patient with DKA receives regular insulin to

Answer 17

• reduce their blood glucose level
• decrease DK acidosis

Question 18

Skin assessment of the HEAD

Answer 18

• Scalp
• Mucosa
• Hair

Question 19

Yellow Patient

Answer 19

Jaudice

Question 20

Halos in a person vision is a sign of

Answer 20

Glaucoma

Question 21

Leading cause of blindness

Answer 21

Diabetes

Question 22

cherry dots on skin

Answer 22

A cherry angioma is a noncancerous (benign) skin growth made up of blood vessels.

Question 23

Melanoma

Answer 23

Normally black or brown

Question 24

scaly skin

Answer 24

psoriasis

Question 25

Function of skin

Answer 25

- Controlling body temperature - Storing blood - Protection - Sensation - Absorption and excretion - Vitamin D production

Question 26

Aged elderly skin

Answer 26

- tissue paper texture - uneven pigmentation - loss of elasticity - increased rigidity

Question 27

Cause of conjuntivitis

Answer 27

- bacterial - viral - fungal

Question 28

why is glaucoma a silent killer?

Answer 28

Patients are usually unaware they have it

Question 29

#1 prevention measure of pink eye

Answer 29

Hand Hygiene

Question 30

The patient is discharged after cataract surgery. When should the go to the ER and call their doctor?

Answer 30

If they see flashing lights.

Question 31

Medication prescribed when discharged with glaucoma

Answer 31

Cholinergic atropine

Question 32

Patient education for the risk of increased ocular pressure.

Answer 32

Avoid bending at the waist Coughing, sneezing, and vomiting can add pressure to the eyes.

Question 33

Type of patient with increased risk of glaucoma

Answer 33

Type 2 diabetes