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ATI - Commons Practice Test 2 with COMPLETE SOLUTION

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Which of the following statements indicates a school-aged child with diagnosed Type-1 DM NEEDS FURTHER teaching? - ✔✔"I should NOT take my Regular Insulin when I am sick" -body requires more ene... rgy to fight the illness -child w/ Type-1 DM experiences HYPERglycemia during illness -blood glucose levels are unpredictable during illness -insulin dosage is regulated by testing blood glucose & urine ketone levels -during sick a days a child should monitor BG levels more frequently & adjust insulin does as needed -DKA is associated with dehydration from vomiting & diarrhea What is the focus of Type-1 DM? - ✔✔insulin replacement, diet, & exercise What does rotation of insulin injection sites enhance? - ✔✔absorption What does exercise do to Blood Sugar? - ✔✔-lowers BG levels -aids in the utilization of good & a reduction of insulin requirements What is Type-1 DM effect on the body? - ✔✔relies on self-admininsation of insulin everyday d/t beta cells of pancreas producing little or NO insulin.Repeated insulin injections at the same site cause what? - ✔✔-harding of the skin -weaker fatty SubQ -damaged nerve endings =preventing absorption What is an appropriate measure that SHOULD be included in a Plan of Care for a pt who is High-Risk for development of Pressure Ulcers - ✔✔using a draw sheet or lifting device to prevent dragging the clients skin across bed linens which can cause abrasions -do NOT use cornstarch or baby powered --> may abrade sensitive skin -massaging over the bony prominences has NO preventive value & may traumatizes deep tissues At what degrees should the head of the bed be kept to help minimize shearing forces? - ✔✔NO higher than 30 degrees [Show More]

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