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Chapter 4

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Take the quiz to test your knowledge on Blood Glucose Monitoring.

Chapter 4: Blood Glucose Monitoring

Answer these questions about blood glucose monitoring to test your skills.

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When should blood glucose monitoring be performed? Select all that apply.

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What is hyperglycemia?

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What is hypoglycemia?

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The best way to maintain healthy levels of blood glucose, whether your client has DM or not, is to:

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A person who’s pancreas does not secret enough insulin and/or who’s body is “resistant” to glucose will be diagnosed with:

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Taking insulin ______ blood glucose levels.

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What are signs of both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia? Select all that apply.

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You have noticed that your client has been urinating more frequently today and is having shortness of breath when he gets up to use the restroom. What could this be a sign of?

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Your client says she is dizzy and tired, you also notice she is sweating. What could this be a sign of?

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What is the normal blood glucose range?

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An HHA should perform blood glucose testing on a client if:

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Select all that apply. Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia include:

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Select all that apply. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:

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If your client’s blood sugar is low, taking insulin may lower it below 60, which is dangerous.

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Eating at different times each day will help keep glucose from fluctuating.

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