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Marasmus

Deficiency of all Nutrients

Which of the following best describes the pathogenesis of marasmus?

Body Weight < 60% of Normal

During your assessment of a patient with marasmus which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Tissue and Muscle Wasting

Loss of Subcutaneous Fat (Buttocks and Thighs)

Variable Edema

Kwashiorkor

Protein Deficiency

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely associated with Kwashiorkor?

Swollen Belly

During your assessment of a patient with Kwashiorkor which of the following is most likely to be seen?

MEALS

Which of the following is an acronym or mnemonic associated with Kwashiorkor?

Malnutrition

Edema

Anemia

Liver Malfunction

Skin Lesions

Hypoglycemia  Assessment

Mechanism

Too much insulin

Which of the following is most likely an etiology of hypoglycemia?

Decreased glucose

Excess insulin administration is most likely to result in what acutely?

Assessment

< 70 mg/dL

Which of the following best defines the level at which hypoglycemia begins to occur?

Change in LOC

During your assessment of a patient with hypoglycemia, which of the following would most likely be seen?

Lethargic

Confusion and Irritability

Tremors

Diaphoresis

Tachycardia

Vision Changes

Weakness

Seizures

Hypoglycemia Intervention

Interventions

Mild to Moderate Hypoglycemia

Which patients can be managed with oral supplements?

Simple Carbohydrate (Oral Dextrose, Fruit Juice, Candies)

A patient with mild hypoglycemia can be best managed initially by providing what?

Complex Carbohydrate (Whole Grains, Vegetables)

A patient with mild hypoglycemia initially managed with oral dextrose should then be provided with what?

Severe Hypoglycemia or Unconscious

Which patient should most likely be managed with intravenous dextrose?

50% Dextrose

Which intervention should ideally be provided to patients with severe hypoglycemia?

Glucagon

Considerations

Monitor Blood Glucose Q 10-15 Minutes

What is most appropriate when caring for a patient with acute hypoglycemia?

Give Small Meal After Intervention

What intervention is most appropriate when caring for a patient with acute hypoglycemia?

Patient Education

Hypoglycemia Prevention

When providing patient education about hypoglycemia, what topic should most importantly be discussed?

Encourage Self-Monitoring

Hyperglycemia

Insulin Resistance

Which of the following may most likely be a cause of hyperglycemia?

Too little insulin/medication

Infection/Illness

Corticosteroids

Which of the following drug classes is may be a cause of hyperglycemia?

Assessment 

Elevated Blood Glucose

During your assessment of a patient with hyperglycemia, which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Polyphagia

Polydipsia

Polyuria

Hypotension

Fatigue/Drowsiness

Imbalanced Nutrition

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