Nurse Delegation Training – Module 2 Quiz

1. Question

All of the following are symptoms of low blood sugar except:

Rashes on the hands and feet.

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Irritability

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Shakiness

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Loss of consciousness.

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2. Question

When using the Rule of 15, you give a client 15 grams of glucose and then:

Have the person rest and re-check his or her blood sugar in 15 minutes.

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Repeat 15 times.

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Have the person exercise for 15 minutes.

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Call 911.

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3. Question

A person’s usual insulin dose can cause blood sugar to become dangerously low when combined with:

Skipped meals or snacks.

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More alcoholic beverages than usual.

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More exercise than usual.

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All of the above.

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4. Question

Write your answer to the following question in the space provided:

Name the 5 Rights of Medication Administration:

Right Fill in the blank 1 of 5
Right Fill in the blank 2 of 5
Right Fill in the blank 3 of 5
Right Fill in the blank 4 of 5
Right Fill in the blank 5 of 5

5. Question

The main risk to think about when administering insulin is:

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6. Question

Write your answers to the following questions in the space provided:

Blood sugar that is below is Fill in the blank 1 of 1 mg/dl is considered too low.

7. Question

If your client is alert and has symptoms of low blood sugar, the first action you should take is:

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8. Question

If your client has low blood sugar and her speech is very slurred, the action you should take immediately is:

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9. Question

Knowing how to work safely with insulin is critical. For each item below, mark either as “S” for “safe” or “U” for “unsafe.”

Fill in the blank 1 of 5 If your client’s insulin appears discolored, roll it between your palms before using it.
Fill in the blank 2 of 5 Verify the 5 Rights of Medication Administration three times before you administer insulin.
Fill in the blank 3 of 5 If an insulin vial has frost on it, warm it up by placing it next to a heater.
Fill in the blank 4 of 5 Use insulin for 28 days or until it expires, whichever comes first.
Fill in the blank 5 of 5 New or unused insulin should be stored in the refrigerator.

10. Question

Evaluation: Follow the directions written for each exercise below:

Identify whether each factor below usually raises or lowers blood sugar. Put either an ‘R’ (Raises) or ‘L’ (Lowers) in the space provided.

Fill in the blank 1 of 5 More exercise than usual.
Fill in the blank 2 of 5 Illness.
Fill in the blank 3 of 5 Skipping a meal.
Fill in the blank 4 of 5 Forgetting to take insulin.
Fill in the blank 5 of 5 Drinking more alcohol than usual.