Nur 176 Exam 1 CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)
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Nur 176
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Nur 176
what is hypoglycemia? - ANSWER *blood glucose levels less than normal
*treatment is aimed at replacing glucose in the body by oral intake, IV intake, and IM injection
hypoglycemia symptoms - ANSWER weakness
dizziness/vertigo
headache
hunger
blurred vision
shakey
difficulty concentrating...
Nur 176 Exam 1 CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
what is hypoglycemia? - ANSWER *blood glucose levels less than normal
*treatment is aimed at replacing glucose in the body by oral intake, IV intake, and IM injection
hypoglycemia symptoms - ANSWER weakness
dizziness/vertigo
headache
hunger
blurred vision
shakey
difficulty concentrating
plaptations
tachycardia
muscle tremors
3 P's (p-uria, p-phagia, p-dypsia)
"cold and clammy bring me candy"
hypoglycemia mental status - ANSWER anxiousness
irritability
seizures
confusion
unconsiousness/coma
what do you do for hypoglycemia - ANSWER *eat/drink carbs: MILK, juice, pop
*15-15-15 rule
*D50 IV
, *glucagon IV/IM/SQ/GEL
what is hyperglycemia? - ANSWER *a condition with elevated blood glucose associated with DM
*fasting glucose >126
*random blood glucose >200
hyperglycemia symptoms - ANSWER nausea
vomiting
dehydration
acidosis
abdominal cramps
fatigue
warm/moist skin
deep/rapid respirations
tachycardia if dehydrated
ketones
3 P's (P-uria, P-phagia, P-dypsia)
what is euglycemia? - ANSWER normal blood glucose levels
what 2 major hormones does the pancreas secrete? - ANSWER insulin (beta cells) and glucagon (alpha
cells)
insulin and glucagon play a major role in what 3 things? - ANSWER carbohydrates
fat
protein metabolism
what are risk factors for a pregnant women being at risk for impaired glucose regulation? - ANSWER
hormonal changes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia
, what are risk factors for a infant being at risk for impaired glucose regulation? - ANSWER gestational
diabetes, born a large baby, hypoglycemia
gestational diabetes - ANSWER *abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
*resembles type 2 diabetes
*screening takes place 24-28 weeks
*must be reclassified if continues 6 weeks post delivery
what is retinopathy? - ANSWER disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision
what is peripheral neuropathy? - ANSWER reduced sensation/pins + needle feeling in lower extremeties
What is acanthosis nigricans? - ANSWER a marker of insulin resistance that leaves a velvety darkening
look to the skin and is seen in the neck, axillary, and skin folds of the groin
obesity and central obesity are both associated with what? - ANSWER insulin resistant states
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