Diabetes and Wound Care Flashcards

Diabetes and Wound Care Flashcards

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Nadine W

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is diabetes mellitus?

Back

A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the “3 P’s” of diabetes?

Back

Polyuria (excess urination), polydipsia (excess thirst), polyphagia (excess hunger)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the normal fasting blood glucose range?

Back

70‑99 mg/dL

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What lab indicates long-term glucose control (over ~3 months)?

Back

Hemoglobin A1c

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the target A1c for many nonpregnant diabetic patients?

Back

Less than 7%

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Back

Type 1 = autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells. Type 2 = insulin resistance and/or decreased insulin secretion.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Back

A life-threatening complication mostly in Type 1 diabetes, with hyperglycemia, ketones, acidosis, dehydration.

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