Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 (posttest thoughts. review
more information on type 1. triglycerides and
knowledge of insulin types, glucose levels,
cholesterol, and general labs would help out
substantially. This quiz was great for exam)
onset, peak and duration of humalog - Answer: Onset-15-30, Peak-1-2hr, duration-
3-4hr
Short acting insulin( regular) - Answer: Humulin R, Novolin R, ReliOn R, Onset-30-
60 , Peak-2-4hr, duration-6-8hr
Intermediate insulin (NPH) - Answer: Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn N, Onset-1-4hr
Peak-4-12hr, duration-12-16hr
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,Long acting insulin - Answer: Lantus and levemir Onset-1-2hr, Peak- none,
duration-24hr
Which insulin is the only one that can be given through IV ? - Answer: Regular
What is glucagon used for? - Answer: Makes glucose. Received if BS is low
If a pt. Is lethargic, what form of glucose should be administered? - Answer:
Glucagon gel in cheek
What is Lipohypotrophy and the prevention ? - Answer: Lump under subcut tissue
due to repeated injections at the same site. Rotate sites
S/s of brain tumor - Answer: Vision changes, confusion and headache
S/S of traumatic brain injury - Answer: Blurred vision, personality changes, altered
level of consciousness, slurred speech, confusion, headache, uncoordinated,
weakness / numbness of legs and arms
If someone hit their head, which test should be completed? - Answer: CT scan to
make sure there's no head bleeding
Early signs of IICP - Answer: Altered levels of consciousness
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, Nursing interventions for mannitol & lasix - Answer: Monitor I&O and electrolytes
Nursing interventions for prednisone - Answer: Monitor blood glucose and daily
weight
Glasgow coma scale measures .. - Answer: Eye opening, verbal and motor
response. A score less than 8 is considered in a coma
S/S of Ischemic strokes - Answer: 80% have these, trouble talking, Face droop?
Arm drift, Slurred speech
S/S of hemorrhagic stroke - Answer: Serve headache, aneurysm rupture from
hypertension , *never administer TPA for these strokes
What is Aphasia - Answer: Trouble speaking, expressive, receptive and global
Dysphagia precautions - Answer: No straws , thicken liquids,
Steps before administering TPA - Answer: Do CT scan to verify Ischemic stroke,
neurological assessment, make sure they aren't on blood thinners, history of
blood disorders
Side effects of Lovenox (enoxaparin) - Answer: Bruising at injection site, dark loose
stools , GI bleeding
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