TEST BANK FOR EBERSOLE AND HESS’ GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING AND HEALTHY AGING IN CANADA 2ND EDITION BY TOUHY Chapter 17: Diabetes Mellitus

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Chapter 17: Diabetes Mellitus Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 2nd Canadian Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is a true statement abou... t diabetes mellitus? a. Type 2 diabetes results from a failure of the pancreas to produce insulin. b. Diabetes is diagnosed after two fasting plasma glucose readings over 4.4–6.1 mmol/L (82–110 mg/dL). c. Non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is another name for type 1 diabetes. d. The incidence of diabetes mellitus does not increase with age. 2. Which of the following laboratory results is a goal for reducing a person’s risk for diabetes and heart disease? a. Triglycerides over 1.69 mmol/L (150 mg/dL) b. Cholesterol over 5.18 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) c. High-density lipoprotein under 1.03 mmol/L (40 mg/dL) d. Fasting blood glucose under 7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL) 3. An older male adult with diabetes mellitus complains to the nurse that his feet feel like they are burning. What should the nurse recommend to this older person to improve his discomfort? a. Well-fitting leather shoes b. Knee-high nylon stockings c. Soaking feet in warm water d. Antifungal powder on feet 4. An older female adult who has diabetes mellitus takes Glitazone (a thiazolidinedione medication) and tells the nurse that her blood sugars have been higher than normal since she began using a vaginal cream for hot flashes. Which one of the following interventions is the best one for the nurse to implement? a. Ask if she had a fever or infection recently. b. Verify the expiration date of the medication. c. Review her diet for increased carbohydrates. d. Ascertain if the vaginal cream contains estrogen. 5. An older person with type 2 diabetes mellitus has a sensory impairment and unstable blood sugars. Which alteration in sensory function does the nurse address in the plan of care for stabilizing his blood sugar? a. The older person requires reading glasses at 2.0 strength. b. The older person has difficulty hearing in crowded rooms. c. The older person enjoys spicy food more than bland food. d. The older person awakens with periodic left-foot numbness. [Show More]

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