Diabetes Questions
d
a client with diabetes is undergoing testing for glycosylated hemoglobin. the nurse instructs the client that this test measures average blood glucose over what time period? a. the past 12-24 hrs b. the past 7-10 days c. the past 1-2 months d. the past 3-4 months
c
a female client visits the health care provider's office after routine labs are drawn. the nurse notes that her A1C is 9. how does the nurse interpret this finding? a. the client is in good glycemic control b. the client's blood glucose levels are not consistent c. the client's blood glucose is above normal d. the client's blood glucose demonstrates longstanding hypoglycemia
a
a nurse is preparing to administer a rapid-acting insulin. which medication would the nurse most likely administer? a. insulin lispro b. insulin glargine c. insulin detemir d. isophane insulin suspension
a
the nurse is interviewing a client who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes four months ago. the client does not records glucometer readings but reports no concerns. what laboratory test does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for this client? a. HbA1c b. stat urine for glucose c. fasting blood glucose in the AM d. insulin level
c
the only type of glucose that can be administered IV is: a. NPH b. lente c. regular d. ultralente
b
what type of insulin will most likely be administered IV to a client with a blood glucose level over 600 mg/dL? a. NPH insulin b. regular insulin c. lente insulin d. ultralente insulin
d
which insulin would the nurse need to administer as a separate injection if the order also included NPH insulin? a. lispro b. lente c. regular d. glargine
b
which medication is an example of long-acting insulin? a. insulin lispro b. insulin glargine c. insulin aspart d. isophane insulin suspension
a
heavy intake of which herb should be avoided by a client who is prescribed an antidiabetic medication? a. garlic b. anise c. basil d. oregano
d
which type of insulin cannot be mixed with other types? a. regular b. lispro c. lente d. detemir