Question 1

Diabetics have excellent healing capacity due to taking insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The endocrine system is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A) body processes that happen quickly 
B) hormone secretion of the thyroid,parathyroid,and adrenal glands increases as we age 
C) insulin become more effective as the body ages 
D) body processes that happen slowly 
A) body processes that happen quickly 
B) hormone secretion of the thyroid,parathyroid,and adrenal glands increases as we age 
C) insulin become more effective as the body ages 
D) body processes that happen slowly D

Question 3

Insulin shock can occur when a diabetic

Accepted Answer

A) misses a meal. 
B) has increased physical activity. 
C) receives too much insulin. 
D) all of the above 
A) misses a meal. 
B) has increased physical activity. 
C) receives too much insulin. 
D) all of the above D

Question 4

It is important to check the expiration dates of the blood glucose testing equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hypoglycemia is abnormally high blood sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hyperglycemia is abnormally low blood sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Signs and symptoms of insulin shock include::

Accepted Answer

A) sweet or fruity breath odor 
B) perspiration; excessive sweating 
C) decreased appetite 
D) increased energy 
A) sweet or fruity breath odor 
B) perspiration; excessive sweating 
C) decreased appetite 
D) increased energy

Question 8

The results from the blood glucose meter reveal

Accepted Answer

A) the level of the blood sugar 
B) the amount of glucose spilling into the urine 
C) the amount of insulin the client received 
D) the amount of food to serve at the next meal 
A) the level of the blood sugar 
B) the amount of glucose spilling into the urine 
C) the amount of insulin the client received 
D) the amount of food to serve at the next meal

Question 9

Hypoglycemia refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) abnormally high blood glucose (over 7.0 mmol/L) 
B) abnormally low blood glucose (below 7.0 mmmol/L) 
C) abnormally low blood glucose (below 4.0 mmmol/L) 
D) abnormally high blood glucose (over 4.0 mmol/L) 
A) abnormally high blood glucose (over 7.0 mmol/L) 
B) abnormally low blood glucose (below 7.0 mmmol/L) 
C) abnormally low blood glucose (below 4.0 mmmol/L) 
D) abnormally high blood glucose (over 4.0 mmol/L)

Question 10

Loss of appetite is a common symptom of diabetic coma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Accurate measuring of blood glucose depends on using precise technique to collect and
test the blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The diabetic client should:

Accepted Answer

A) always wear shoes for protection 
B) cross their legs at the knees when sitting 
C) use hot water for bathing 
D) all of the above 
A) always wear shoes for protection 
B) cross their legs at the knees when sitting 
C) use hot water for bathing 
D) all of the above

Question 14

A person with diabetes is more susceptible to a condition called arteriosclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) juvenile onset 
B) can cause diabetic coma 
C) little or no insulin is produced 
D) controlled by diet and exercise 
A) juvenile onset 
B) can cause diabetic coma 
C) little or no insulin is produced 
D) controlled by diet and exercise

Question 16

A diabetic coma unconsciousness caused by high blood glucose and ketones

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When testing the client's blood glucose:

Accepted Answer

A) wear a gown 
B) wash the client's hands 
C) wear goggles 
D) all of the above 
A) wear a gown 
B) wash the client's hands 
C) wear goggles 
D) all of the above

Question 18

Signs and symptoms of diabetic coma include:

Accepted Answer

A) increased appetite 
B) slow breathing 
C) dry,flushed skin 
D) greater appetite 
A) increased appetite 
B) slow breathing 
C) dry,flushed skin 
D) greater appetite

Question 19

Diabetics who do NOT take insulin do NOT need to monitor their blood glucose levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Excessive sweating and perspiration are symptoms of insulin shock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: The Reproductive System and Related Care

Diabetics have excellent healing capacity due to taking insulin.

The endocrine system is responsible for:

Insulin shock can occur when a diabetic

It is important to check the expiration dates of the blood glucose testing equipment.

Hypoglycemia is abnormally high blood sugar.

Hyperglycemia is abnormally low blood sugar.

Signs and symptoms of insulin shock include::

The results from the blood glucose meter reveal

Hypoglycemia refers to:

Loss of appetite is a common symptom of diabetic coma.

The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland".

Accurate measuring of blood glucose depends on using precise technique to collect and test the blood glucose.

The diabetic client should:

A person with diabetes is more susceptible to a condition called arteriosclerosis.

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

A diabetic coma unconsciousness caused by high blood glucose and ketones

When testing the client's blood glucose:

Signs and symptoms of diabetic coma include:

Diabetics who do NOT take insulin do NOT need to monitor their blood glucose levels.

Excessive sweating and perspiration are symptoms of insulin shock.

Person-Centred Care

The Canadian Health-Care System

The Role of the Personal Care Provider, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Care

Communication Skills: Interpersonal, Written, and Electronic

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Infection Control

Safety

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Clients

The Clients Room

Bed Making

Supporting the Client Being Admitted, Transferred, or Discharged

Personal Care of the Client

Nutrition

Growth and Development

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

Warm and Cold Applications

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems and Related Care

Measuring Vital Signs

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Endocrine System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Mental Illness

Cognitive Impairments

Emergency Care

Assisting With Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Home Health Care

The Resident and Ltc

The Terminally Ill Patient and Post-Mortem Care

The Gastrointestinal System

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