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NUR 212 QUIZ 3 VERIFIED 100%
CORRECT!!
Question : If a patient has bariatric surgery such as a
gastric bypass, what should the nurse teach them?
CORRECT ANSWER : Do not drink fluids and meals
together 1000 mL or less of fluids a day smaller, more frequent meals NO high fat or high fiber
Question : What is some teaching the nurse should teach a
diabetic about shoes?
CORRECT ANSWER : ALWAYS wear shoes closed
toe no high heels natural, breathable material closed toe with sturdy sole
Question : If a diabetic patient has a callus on their foot
what should the nurse instruct them to do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Do not soak in water no
scrubbing with callus remover tools call the Dr. and get removed by them
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Question : Signs and symptoms related to obesity
CORRECT ANSWER : hypertension dyslipidemia
arthritis, joint pain impaired breathing (asthma) low self esteem cardiac problems
Question : regular insulin peak
CORRECT ANSWER: 2-4 hours
Question : If a patient gets regular insulin and it is now
the peak time since dose, what will the nurse need to look for?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hypoglycemia, give a snack
Question : If a patient with low blood sugar is
unconscious and seizing, what should the nurse anticipate doing?
CORRECT ANSWER : administer glucagon 1mg repeat
dose after 15 min and no change in symptoms ALWAYS stay with the patient turn them on their side to avoid aspiration
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Question : What are signs that a patient has poor
nutrition?
CORRECT ANSWER : over or under weight dry flaky
skin thin brittle hair
Question : Normal BMI range
CORRECT ANSWER : 18.5-24.9
Question : Overweight BMI range
CORRECT ANSWER : 25-29.9
Question : Obese BMI range
CORRECT ANSWER : over 30
Question : What is the first nursing intervention for a
patient that is overweight?
CORRECT ANSWER : diet and exercise
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Question : signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
CORRECT ANSWER : cold and clammy (pallor)
weakness, trembling, nervousness irritability and headache increased heart rate (tachycardia) confusion, altered LOC, lethargic, and irrational behavior