Unit 4 Diabetes Nursing PP3 Quiz

The best way to prevent diabetic foot ulcers is to:

• Walk barefoot at home to strengthen feet

• Inspect feet daily and wear protective footwear

• Soak feet in hot water every night

• Cut toenails in a rounded shape

The first nursing intervention for a conscious hypoglycemic patient is:

• Give 15g of simple carbohydrates

• Administer glucagon

• Call the doctor immediately

• Start an IV

A nurse is assessing a diabetic patient who has foot ulcers. The best action is to:

• Apply antibiotic ointment

• Assess sensation and circulation

• Tell the patient to soak feet daily

• Have the patient walk more

What is a major nursing goal for diabetic patients?

• Preventing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

• Encouraging weight gain

• Avoiding all physical activity

• Reducing fluid intake

The best time for a diabetic patient to self-monitor blood glucose is:

• Once per month

• Before meals and at bedtime

• Only when feeling symptoms

• After meals only

A patient with type 1 diabetes is found unconscious. The nurse should:

• Administer IV glucose or glucagon

• Give an oral glucose solution

• Inject insulin

• Place the patient in a sitting position

The Somogyi effect results in:

• Morning hyperglycemia due to a rebound effect

• Persistent hypoglycemia at night

• Increased insulin sensitivity

• No change in glucose levels

The nurse knows that patients on an insulin pump should:

• Change the infusion site every 2-3 days

• Take oral diabetes medications

• Use long-acting insulin only

• Avoid carbohydrate counting

Diabetic patients should see their healthcare provider:

• Only when symptoms arise

• Annually for routine check-ups and screening

• Every 5 years

• Whenever they feel like it

The best approach to diabetes education is:

• Individualized, patient-centered education

• Generalized information for all patients

• Avoiding discussing complications

• Providing no dietary advice