Module 5 Quiz: Diabetes

Question 1 of 11

1. Question

Students with diabetes have a pancreas that either does not produce enough insulin or produces insulin that the body cannot utilize very well.

True
False

Question 2 of 11

2. Question

Student A has a lunch consisting of 45 grams of carbohydrate with a 1:15 insulin-to-carb ratio. The correction factor is 1:60. This student tests his/her blood sugar before lunch. The results are 60 mg/dL. His/her target blood sugar is 100 mg/dL. What is the next step the student needs to take?

Have the student eat lunch and do not administer any insulin because the student’s blood sugar is already below the target so correction is not needed.
Since the student is going to eat lunch now, allow him/her to eat as usual and cover the meal with insulin as ordered.

Question 3 of 11

3. Question

If you are unable to check the student’s blood sugar and they are displaying symptoms of fatigue, loss of concentration, confusion and visual disturbances, always treat for hyperglycemia

False
True

Question 4 of 11

4. Question

Student B’s blood sugar is 120, how much insulin should be given prior to lunch? lunch consists of 45 grams of carbohydrate with a 1:15 insulin-to-carb ratio. The correction factor is 1:60. His/her target blood sugar is 100 mg/dL.

3 units
6 units
No insulin needs to be given

Question 5 of 11

5. Question

An increase in obesity in the school age population today, combined with low levels of physical exercise, is resulting in more and more young people being diagnosed with this condition

Type 1
Type 2
Gestational

Question 6 of 11

6. Question

What is the goal of diabetes management?

To keep blood glucose levels within a target range
To balance food intake, physical activity and medication

Question 7 of 11

7. Question

The diabetes medical management plan directs the student and his/her caregivers in providing safe and appropriate treatment for their diabetes

True
False

Question 8 of 11

8. Question

Target blood glucose levels for adolescents are generally between…

100-180mg/dL
90-180mg/dL
90-130mg/dL

Question 9 of 11

9. Question

Carbohydrate counting is necessary for meal planning

True
False

Question 10 of 11

10. Question

What is the purpose of the “Rule of 15”?

To raise the blood sugar
To lower the blood sugar
To maintain the blood sugar in its target range

Question 11 of 11

11. Question

Generally to treat hyperglycemia, the student could…Choose all that apply

Administer insulin
Increase water
Check urine ketones

Module 5 Quiz: Diabetes

Jasmin Whitfield August 20, 2017