Adult Health Nr 325 Final Exam 1 Questions And Answers

Adult Health NR 325 Final Exam 1 Questions and AnswersWhat is the range of normal blood sugar? - Correct Answer= 70-100 mg/dLWhat is the purpose of giving basal insulin? - Correct Answer= to regulate blood glucose levels on a consistent basisWhat are the 3 P's of Diabetes? - Correct Answer= Polydipsia PolyuriaPolyphagiaWhy is polyuria seen in diabetes? - Correct Answer= because your body is trying to get rid of the extra glucoseWhy is polydipsia seen in diabetes? - Correct Answer= because your body thinks its dehydrated from all the urinationWhy is polyphagia seen in diabetes? - Correct Answer= polyphagia means super hungryPeople with diabetes are super hungry because there is no glucose being let into the cells (which is what is needed to create energy/ATP) This makes the body think that it needs more glucoseWhat are some signs that a person is experiencing diabetic keto acidosis? - Correct Answer= -kussmaul respirations- rapidly blowing off excess CO2-altered LOC (may seem intoxicated)-increased potassium (because H+ is going into the cell, forcing potassium out of the cell)- the 3 P's- sweet fruity smelling breathWhat would be the first thing you would do for someone who is experiencing DKA? Then what would you do?