Diabetes Exercise Guidelines and Complications Quiz

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What is the main goal of enabling patients to participate actively in their care?

To improve health promotion

To reduce the risk of amputation

To promote patient empowerment and self-care (correct)

To identify those at risk

What is the primary purpose of routine screening in diabetes management?

To prevent further gangrene or sepsis

To relieve symptoms of pain

To identify those at risk (correct)

To improve functional usefulness

What is the primary factor considered when determining the most distal point of extremity for amputation?

Prosthesis requirements

Circulation for healing (correct)

Joint preservation

Phantom limb pain management

What is a potential complication of amputation?

Hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of hypoglycemia?

Abnormally low blood glucose level (less than 2.7-3.3 mmol/L) Signup and view all the answers

What is a nursing diagnosis related to amputation and impaired mobility?

Disturbed body image Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of improperly fitted prosthesis?

Impaired skin integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for severe hypoglycemia?

Giving 10-15ml of honey Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-term complication of diabetes that affects the eyes?

Retinopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG)?

To assess and promote self-care Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended foot care practice for diabetes management?

Washing and inspecting feet daily Signup and view all the answers

When can long-term complications of diabetes typically appear?

More than 10 years after the onset of the disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of planning for a patient with an amputation of the lower limb?

To achieve maximum rehabilitation potential with the use of prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing interventions is most effective in promoting coping with body image changes in a patient with an amputation?

Encouraging the patient to look at, feel, and care for the stump Signup and view all the answers

A patient with an amputation is experiencing phantom limb pain. What should the nurse do?

Acknowledge the patient's feelings and modify their perceptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of desensitization exercises in a patient with an amputation?

To modify perceptions Signup and view all the answers

How should the nurse handle the residual limb when providing wound care?

Handle it gently Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of aseptic technique in wound care for a patient with an amputation?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exposing the residual limb to air?

To promote shaping of the stump Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of preprosthetic care?

To prepare the residual limb for prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What type of insulin is A.R. prescribed to control his glucose levels?

NPH insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of A.R.'s blood glucose level of 6.5 mmol/L?

It indicates consistent glucose control Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exercises in preprosthetic care?

To toughen the residual limb Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of elastic bandages and elastic residual limb shrinkers in preprosthetic care?

To shape the residual limb Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Mr. A.R stopped taking his insulin?

He was unable to eat due to flu and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the blood glucose level of Mr. A.R?

40.5 mmol/L Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical manifestation of Mr. A.R's condition that is related to his respiratory system?

Deep and rapid breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority nursing intervention for Mr. A.R?

Managing fluid and electrolyte balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia that Mr. A.R is experiencing?

Sweating, nausea, and shakiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action the practical nurse should do when Mr. A.R calls for assistance with signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Provide glucose or a rapid-acting carbohydrate Signup and view all the answers