Diabetes NCLEX-like Critical Thinking Questions

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed with diabetes Type I.  Which of the following points should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client on regular insulin.  The nurse demonstrates knowledge of Regular insulin when she does which of the following actions? Select all that  apply.

Which of the following insulins is an intermediate insulin with an onset of 1 to 2 hours?

Which of the following insulins has NO PEAK?

The nurse admininisters NPH to a client. When should the nurse monitor for hypoglycemia?

The nurse demonstrates knowledge of the insulin Lantus when she states which of the following?

When administering insulin, the nurse should do ALL of the following EXCEPT?

What kind of insulin is Humalog (Lispro)?

The nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of insulin for a client with diabetes ketoacidosis?  Which of the following insulins will the nurse administer?

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis.  Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply

Vital signs:

Blood pressure 102/55

Heart rate 119

Respiratory Rate 32 bpm

Temperature 99°F

Which of the following statements by a diabetic client demonstrates knowledge of the management for this disease? Select all that apply.