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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, Us...

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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

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