Ketouria typically occurs when:
a. blood sugar is > 250 mg/dL.
b. pH of blood is usually above 7.4.
c. the client has type 2 diabetes mellitus.
d. glucose is available to cells for metabolism.
Q. 2What statement about diabetes as it relates to age is correct?
a. Type 2 diabetes occurs only in adults.
b. Aging does not increase risk of onset of diabetes.
c. Type 1 diabetes occurs in only children or adolescents.
d. Diabetes in children who are not overweight is treated with insulin.
Q. 3What specific complication is associated with type 1 diabetes?
a. gangrene
b. ketoacidosis
c. atherosclerosis
d. hypoglycemia reaction to oral antidiabetic drugs
Q. 4What signs in a client specifically indicate onset of type 1 diabetes?
a. abrupt onset of signs and symptoms
b. 45-year-old, overweight male
c. unintentional weight loss
d. polydipsia and polyuria
Q. 5Possible causes of type 1 diabetes include:
a. obesity.
b. hyperlipidemia.
c. gestational diabetes.
d. autoimmune reaction.
Q. 6Hyperglycemia in a non-diabetic client that may require insulin treatment can most likely be caused by:
a. surgery.
b. infection.
c. glucocorticosteroids.
d. antihypertensive agents.
Q. 7Which of the following clients is not at risk for diabetes based on the information provided?
a. client with gestational diabetes
b. client with chronic pancreatitis
c. client with hepatitis A
d. client with cirrhosis
Q. 8All of the following are client complaints that suggest diabetes may be present except:
a. I have to get up several times a night to urinate.
b. I am glad I've lost about 15 pounds even though I haven't been trying.
c. I used to have trouble drinking eight glasses of water a day but not anymore.
d. I don't think I am worried about anything, but I have trouble falling asleep at night.
Q. 9When glucose levels exceed 200 milligrams per deciliter, a consequence is:
a. the renal threshold is surpassed.
b. coma often results.
c. polyphagia occurs.
d. fluid retention.
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