NUR176 / NUR 176 Final Exam (Latest 2025
/ 2026): Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for
the Practical Nurse I | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Hondros What type of diabetes is Autoimmune? - ANSWER Type
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What type of diabetes is insulin resistant? - ANSWER Type 2 What is the treatment for type 1 diabetes? - ANSWER Insulin only What is the treatment for type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER lifestyle changes & oral meds (or insulin in some cases) What are you at high risk for with type 1 diabtes? - ANSWER DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) 1 / 4
With type 2 diabetes, are you at risk for DKA? - ANSWER Low risk for DKA but also at risk for HHNS (Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome) What labs are often ran to help with diagnosis of Diabetes? - ANSWER Fasting glucose A1c Random glucose What is Hyperglycemia? - ANSWER High blood sugar What are some S/S of hyperglycemia? (Think about the 3 Ps!) - ANSWER Polydipsia Polyuria Polyphasia Blurred vision, fatigue, dry skin, fruity breath(late sign) what is the TREATMENT for Hyperglycemia? - ANSWER Insulin (as prescribed) fluids monitor BG frequently Education on potential triggers (stress, illness, skipped insulin) What is Hypoglycemia? - ANSWER Low blood sugar 2 / 4
What are some S/S of Hypoglycemia? (Think of "TIRED") - ANSWER Tachycardia Irritability Restlessness Excessive hunger Diaphoresis (confusion, blurry vision, SEIZURES) What is the TREATMENT for hypoglycemia? - ANSWER if ALERT.....15g carbs (juice, glucose tabs) 15/15 rule** if unresponsive!.....DEXTROSE IV or GLUCAGON(when the glucose is GONE) IM Education for diabetic exercising - ANSWER check glucose BEFORE exercising What are the types of INSULIN? - ANSWER Rapid, short (Regular), Intermediate (NPH), LONG What types of insulin are rapid? ("Move your ass") - ANSWER LISPRO & ASPART Rapid; onset is 15mins. peak is 1hr. Duration is 3-5hours 3 / 4
What types of insulin are LONG? - ANSWER GLARGINE & DETEMIR ("glamorous LONG DATE") onset is 1hr. NO peak. duration 24+hrs When do you give RAPID insulin? - ANSWER RIGHT before meals NPH is normally? - ANSWER CLOUDY Long acting insulin normally has this peak? - ANSWER NONE!! Given ONCE a day!which insulin do you never mix? - ANSWER GLARGINE! (Loooong acting) *lonely... nothing with it The order in which you draw up insulin? - ANSWER Clear (regular) before Cloudy (NPH) When someone has DKA the BG level is over? - ANSWER BG over 250
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