Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following is a common cause of hyperglycemia?

• Excessive insulin administration

• Skipping a meal

• Infection

• Prolonged exercise

Which factor most commonly causes hypoglycemia in diabetic patients?

• Eating a high-carbohydrate meal

• Taking insulin without eating

• Having a cold

• Emotional stress

A patient with hypoglycemia is most likely to present with:

• Fruity breath

• Polydipsia

• Sweating and tremors

• Slow, deep respirations

Which is a hallmark symptom of hyperglycemia?

• Cool, clammy skin

• Polyuria and polydipsia

• Shakiness

• Pallor

If a patient is conscious with a glucose level of 55 mg/dL, the nurse should:

• Administer insulin

• Give 4 oz of fruit juice

• Start IV fluids

• Encourage exercise

A patient is unconscious with hypoglycemia. The priority nursing action is:

• Give orange juice by mouth

• Administer IM glucagon

• Encourage the patient to eat

• Start exercise therapy

The best intervention for a hospitalized diabetic with hyperglycemia is:

• Hold insulin

• Administer prescribed sliding-scale insulin

• Give glucagon

• Increase carbohydrate intake

Which is an early warning sign of hypoglycemia?

• Polyuria

• Headache

• Seizure

• Slow healing wounds

Hypoglycemia is defined as blood glucose:

• < 60 mg/dL

• < 70 mg/dL

• < 90 mg/dL

• < 110 mg/dL

Which symptom indicates severe hyperglycemia?

• Confusion

• Sweating

• Shakiness

• Irritability