Nursing Care and Management for Pediatric Diabetes Quiz

Test your knowledge on pediatric diabetes care and management with questions on symptoms, treatments, complications, and nursing interventions.

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Which type of diabetes is more common in pediatric patients?

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Gestational diabetes

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

What is the primary goal of diabetes management in pediatric patients?

Normalization of blood glucose levels

Promotion of a sedentary lifestyle

Avoidance of insulin therapy

Strict dietary restrictions

What is the primary treatment for pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes?

Oral hypoglycemic agents

Insulin therapy

Diet and exercise only

Pancreas transplant

Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hypoglycemia in pediatric diabetes?

Polyuria

Polyphagia

Diaphoresis

Hyperglycemia

In pediatric diabetes, what is the recommended frequency for blood glucose monitoring in a child on an insulin pump?

Once a day

Before each meal and bedtime

Once a week

Only during illness

What is the role of the school nurse in managing diabetes in a school-age child?

Providing insulin injections

Monitoring blood glucose hourly

Educating teachers and staff

Restricting physical activities

Which type of insulin is typically administered before meals to manage postprandial glucose levels in pediatric patients with diabetes?

Regular insulin

NPH insulin

Lispro insulin

Glargine insulin

Which of the following is a potential complication of long-term diabetes management in pediatric patients?

Osteoporosis

Hypothyroidism

Growth delay

Hypertension

What is the HbA1c target range for pediatric patients with diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association?

Below 5%

Between 6% and 7%

Between 8% and 9%

Above 10%

#10

Which nursing intervention is crucial for preventing complications in pediatric patients with diabetes during hospitalization?

Administering high-dose insulin

Strict fluid restriction

Regular blood glucose monitoring

Encouraging sedentary behavior

#11

Which of the following is a potential complication of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in pediatric patients?

Hypertension

Hypokalemia

Hypoglycemia

Hypernatremia

#12

Which insulin is considered a long-acting insulin and is commonly used as a basal insulin in pediatric diabetes management?

Regular insulin

NPH insulin

Lispro insulin

Glargine insulin

#13

What is the main purpose of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in pediatric diabetes management?

To replace insulin injections

To monitor blood glucose levels in real-time

To measure urine ketones

To assess lung function

#14

In the context of pediatric diabetes, what is the significance of the term 'honeymoon phase'?

A period of stable blood glucose levels

An initial period of insulin independence

A phase characterized by increased insulin resistance

A term used for hyperglycemic episodes