Hondros Nursing 160 Exam 1 Latest Updated 2024
Questions With Detailed Answers
What is the main purpose of insulin? - correct answercontrol blood sugar level in your body
Diabetes mellitus type 1 - correct answerA chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no
insulin,
Usually occurs in childhood and adolescents,
Insulin-dependent to maintain blood sugar level
Diabetes mellitus type 2 - correct answerMore common in adults,
The pancreas makes unhealthy insulin
Treatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 - correct answerDietary intervention, exercise, oral medication,
and insulin (possible)
gestational diabetes - correct answerDiabetes that develops during pregnancy,
Can be very dangerous to both child and mother
Insulin measure? - correct answerUnits
Insulin drawing? - correct answerCloudy, clear, clear, cloudy
Regular insulin - correct answerShort acting insulin (clear)
NPH insulin - correct answerLong acting insulin (Cloudy)
Important when using insulin? - correct answerMake sure patient is always rotating sites,
,SubQ
What are insulin sites? - correct answerAbdomen (common sites), upper arms, thighs (simple - for self-
injection), lower back, hips, or buttocks
When patient is newly diagnosed of diabetes? - correct answerEducate them about diet control,
Regular exercise,
Teach them to take blood sugar test on their own
When Checking for blood sugar? - correct answerRotate fingers,
In stable adults, lateral side of the finger,
Position patient comfortable in a chair or semi-fowlers position
What is the best way to prevent infection? - correct answerHand wash (15-30) seconds,
PPE
How we do Head to toe assessment? - correct answerCollect subjective and objective data
What is first steps of head to toe assessment? - correct answerNeurological
DVT (deep vein thrombosis) - correct answerformation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body,
occurring most commonly in the legs or thighs
DVT treatment - correct answerAnticoagulants, Heparin
DVT prevention - correct answer- exercise, compression socks, early ambulation after surgery, smoking
cessation, weight management, drug remedies, herbal remedies, monitor vitamin K intake, increase
fluids and avoid alcohol
DVT risk factors - correct answersurgery, prior DVT, immobility, Obese, pregnancy
, DVT signs and symptoms - correct answerUnilateral leg swelling, pain or tenderness, skin discoloration
(redness), Palpation of cord-like obstruction over vein,
Cardinal signs and symptoms of infection - correct answerFever, low white blood cells count,
Inflammation, changes in LOC or mental status, Redness, Swelling in any area, chills and sweats
Cataracts - correct answerClouding of the lens
Symptoms of cataracts - correct answerBlurred-hazy vision, halo around lights, Yellow, white, or gray
discoloration of pupil, gradual loss of vision.
Cataracts - Treatment and management - correct answerSurgery
Risk fact for cataracts - correct answerDiabetes mellitus, smoking,
Safety issue for cataract - correct answerThey could fall, no driving, no physical maneuverability
Patient education for cataracts - correct answer- Do not rub the eyes or press on them
- Do not lie on the operative side for a few days
- Wear bandage
- They should not be left alone after surgery
How do we irrigate wound? - correct answer- Make sure the solution flows from the clean tissue to dirty
area of the wound to prevent contamination
- Avoid cleansing wounds with cytotoxic solution
- Be sure solution reaches all areas of the wound
- Use bath blanket/waterproof
