Midterm Exam Week 1 - 4: NURS
120 / NURS120 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing | Complete Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - West Coast
Question:
HbA1c
Answer:
expected reference range: 4-6%
-diabetic patients: 6.5-8%
-best indicator of the average blood glucose level for the past 120 days.
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hypoglycemia s/s
Answer:
-shakiness -confusion -diaphoresis -palpitations -headache -lack of coordination -blurred vision -seizures -coma
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hypoglycemia treatment
Answer:
immediate ingestion of 15-20g quick acting carbohydrates (4 to 6 oz of fruit juice or regular soft drink, glucose tablets, or glucose gel, 6 to 10 hard candies, or 1 tbsp honey); wait 15 minutes, repeat if needed
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hyperglycemia s/s
Answer:
Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss, syncope, fruity breath, hot, dry skin
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hyperglycemia treatment
Answer:
-antidiabetic medication -insulin
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diabetes lab tests
Answer:
-casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dL -fasting blood glucose greater than 126 mg/dL -2-hr glucose greater than 200 mg/dL -HbA1c greater than 6.5%
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