Face test questions

Question 1

What are the different sites for insulin administration?

Answer 1

Abdomen, Deltoid, Thighs and buttocks

Question 2

What is the range of high blood glucose and low blood glucose?

Answer 2

Hyperglycemia- >10mmol/L, Hypoglycemia- <4mmol/L

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Answer 3

Nausea, slurred speech, blurred vision, excessive perspiration, drowsiness, pallor

Question 4

Explain the principles of wound healing

Answer 4

-Promote adequate circulation of blood to transport all substances required for healing and combating infection.
-Condition of wound should be free from infected tissue and we are to practice aseptic techniques when performing wound dressing.
-Restrict movement of the wound area in the early stages of healing, to prevent newly formed tissue from tearing.
-Maintain adequate nutritional status, such as calories, protein, vitamins A & C, iron & zinc.
-Promote adequate oxygenation of tissues such as deep breathing and coughing exercises, to promote full lung expansion.

Question 5

Identify the factors affecting wound healing

Answer 5

-Blood circulation to wound site, poor circulation will reduce supply of oxygen and nutrients to the wound.
-Condition of the wound (extend of tissue damage, stress and tension placed at the incision, excessive strain on the incision site and infection on the wound inhibits complete healing)
-Too much moisture of the wound can cause maceration.
-Individual general condition can cause delayed wound healing [e.g. Age, chronic conditions (diabetes, vascular diseases, immune disorders), medications (steroids, chemotherapy, radiation)]
-Individual nutritional status, wounds are unable to heal properly if patient lacks necessary nutrients. (Nutrients such as calories, protein, vitamins A & C, iron & zinc.)

Question 6

Why do we have to report to staff nurse after assessing patient?

Answer 6

Promote wound healing and check the progress of the wound healing.

Question 7

How many phases of wound healing are there?

Answer 7

4 stages (Haemostasias, Inflammation, Reconstruction, Maturation)

Question 8

Why do we have to do aseptic techniques for wound dressing?

Answer 8

Prevent infection & help wound heal faster effectively.

Question 9

HbA1c test targets blood glucose level of?

Answer 9

</7.0%

Question 10

Pre-meal glucose test targets blood glucose level of?

Answer 10

4.0-7.0

Question 11

2hr post-meal glucose test targets blood glucose level of?

Answer 11

<10.0