ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 31 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with diabetes insipidus about water intoxication. The nurse would tell the parents to be alert for what symptom?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signs of water intoxication in diabetes insipidus include lethargy due to fluid overload.
Question 2 of 5
Which food sources are high in soluble fiber? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Foods high in soluble fiber include raw fruits, beans, and bran cereal, which help manage blood glucose.
Question 3 of 5
What statement by a parent leads the nurse to determine a parent is administering levothyroxine (Synthroid) correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synthroid should be given at the same time each day, preferably in the morning, for consistent therapeutic effect.
Question 4 of 5
Although the child with type 1 diabetes had her prescribed insulin at 7:30 AM, the child is complaining of hunger and thirst and is drowsy at 10:30 AM. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The immediate remedy is to give orange juice to raise the blood glucose, addressing symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse explains that the diagnosis of diabetes is made when the fasting blood glucose level is mg/dL on two separate occasions, and the history is positive for indication of the disease.
Correct Answer: 126
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL on two separate occasions, with a positive history, confirms diabetes.