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ATI Pharmacology 215 Questions
Question 1 of 2
The nurse is to administer insulin to a diabetic client. The finger stick blood glucose is 128. The client has 4 units of insulin lispro scheduled with meals in addition to the following adjustments scale. How many units of insulin will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The blood glucose of 128 is within normal range, requiring no correction per the adjustment scale. Thus, the nurse administers the scheduled 4 units of insulin lispro with the meal.
Question 2 of 2
A client has been prescribed insulin based on carbohydrate counting adjustments. The carbohydrate ratio is 1:10, the premeal target blood sugar is 110, and the high blood sugar correction factor is 50. The client's premeal blood sugar was 225 and they consumed the following for dinner: 6 ounces baked chicken breast (0 g), 1 cup brown rice (45 g), 1 cup steamed broccoli (12 g), 2 TBS margarine (0 g). How many units of insulin will the nurse administer for the carbohydrates that were consumed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The carbohydrate ratio is 1:10, meaning 1 unit of insulin per 10 grams of carbohydrates. The client consumed 57 grams (45g rice + 12g broccoli). Calculation: 57 ÷ 10 = 5.7 units. This dose covers the carbohydrates consumed, preventing hyperglycemia.
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