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(15% of test). Talk about the background of your family memb…

(15% of test). Talk about the background of your family members. Where are they from? Where are those places located? In what year were they born, graduated from high school etc.? If they moved around a lot, talk about that. Also talk about who you and your siblings (cousins, parents) look like. 30% content, 20% vocabulary, 15% organization, 25% language use, 10% mechanics

A client has an order for insulin to cover dietary carbohydr…

A client has an order for insulin to cover dietary carbohydrates. How many units of insulin should be administered based on 1 unit of Novolog insulin for each 15 grams carbohydrate consumed at breakfast? For breakfast, the client ate: 8 ounces oatmeal                                4 ounces of coffee ½ medium banana                               3 ounces of orange juice  2 slices bacon                                      6 ounces skim milk     12 ounces of sugar free yogurt                                                           Use the following chart to calculate how many units of insulin will be needed to cover the consumed carbohydrates.  This chart shows a single serving of carbohydrate-containing foods, which equals 15 grams: Grains 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Bagel (white or whole wheat) 1/2 of a small Bread (white or whole wheat) 1 slice (1 ounce) Bun (white or whole wheat) 1/2 of a small Crackers, round butter style 6 Dry cereal, unsweetened 4 ounces English muffin 1/2 of a small Hot cereal (oatmeal, grits, etc.) 3 ounces cooked Macaroni, noodles, pasta or spaghetti 2 ounces cooked Pancakes and waffles 1 (4-inch diameter) Pizza crust, thin 1/8 of a 12-inch pizza Rice (white or brown) 2 ounces cooked Fruits 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Apple 1 small Banana 1/2 medium Blackberries/Blueberries 4 ounces cup Canned fruit (in light syrup or juice) 3 ounces Cantaloupe 6 ounces cubed Grapes 17 small Orange 1 small Peach 1 small Pear 1 small Strawberries 9 ounces whole 100% Fruit 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Apple juice 3 ounces Cranberry juice 2 ounces Grape juice 2 ounces Orange juice 3 ounces Dairy Products 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Milk (skim or 1% fat) 6 ounces Yogurt (plain, light or sugar-free) 6 ounces

The client has insulin to carb coverage ratio in addition to…

The client has insulin to carb coverage ratio in addition to sliding scale. Insulin to carb ratio is 1:10. Patient ate 30 carbs and has a blood sugar of 157. How much insulin should be administered?   0-150  no coverage 151-200  2 units 201-250  4 units 251-300  6 units 301-350  8 units >351 greater call the HCP