NUR 325 Exam 5

NUR 325 Exam 5
1. What is the ultimate end result of glucose metabolism?
Answer
cellular use of glucose for energy synthesis
2. Define euglycemia.
Answer
normal blood glucose levels; BG 70-140mg/dL
3. Define hypoglycemia.
Answer
State of insufficient or low blood glucose levels; BG
<70mg/dL (severe <50mg/dL)
4. List signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Answer
reduced cognition, tremors, di- aphoresis, weakness, hunger, headache, irritability, seizure;
"cold and clammy"
5. Define hyperglycemia.
Answer
state of elevated blood glucose levels;BG>100mg/dL when fasting or >140mg/dL when not
fasting
6. Listsigns and symptoms of hyperglycemia.
Answer
polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, fatigue,fruity odorto breath, kussmaulrespirations, weight
loss, hunger, poor wound healing
7. List 3 things that can cause hyperglycemia
Answer
- insufficient insulin production or secretion
- excessive counterregulatory hormone secretion
- deficient hormone signaling