Practice Question
Your patient asks you what the purpose of the Hgb A1C test is. The BEST answer is:
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
It tells us your average blood Sugar levels over the last 4 months
Rationale:
👍 Purpose: HbA1c reflects glycation of hemoglobin over RBC lifespan.
👍Time window: Averages roughly 2–3 months (near one RBC life), used as long‑term glycemia gauge.
👍 Food‑independent: Result is not affected by last meal or acute fluctuations.
👍 Targets: Lower A1c correlates with reduced microvascular complications.
👍 Monitoring: Guides therapy effectiveness and need for adjustments.
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B. Acute Bronchitis & Emphysema
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A. JVD
B. Crackles in the lungs
C. Pink, Frothy sputum
D. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
E. Pitting edema
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Answer Choices:
A. Pitting edema
B. Paroxysmal noctural dyspnea
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D. Crackles in the lungs
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4