Signs Of A Diabetic Emergency Quiz Questions

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    Diabetes is caused by the body's lack of adequate amounts of:

    • Sugar.
    • Insulin.
    • Glucose.
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  • 2. 

    When do you draw blood for the hospital? Before you adminster D50 or after?

    • Before

    • After

    Correct Answer
    A. Before
    Explanation
    Drawing blood for the hospital is done before administering D50. This is because drawing blood is a necessary step to check the patient's blood glucose levels before giving D50, which is a solution containing 50% dextrose used to treat low blood sugar levels. By drawing blood before administering D50, healthcare professionals can accurately assess the patient's blood glucose levels and determine the appropriate dosage of D50 to be given.

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  • 3. 

    The form of diabetes that develops as a person ages is called:

    • Type I diabetes.

    • Type II diabetes.

    • Type III diabetes.

    • Adult sugar disorder.

    Correct Answer
    A. Type II diabetes.
    Explanation
    Reason: The form of diabetes that develops as a person ages is called type II diabetes.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency?

    • Slow pulse

    • Pale, clammy skin

    • Elevated blood pressure

    • Decreased respiratory rate

    Correct Answer
    A. Pale, clammy skin
    Explanation
    Reason: Signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency include pale, clammy skin, rapid pulse, normal or rapid respirations, and normal or slightly low blood pressure.

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  • 5. 

    Dextrose should be diluted 1:1 with normal saline (to create D25W) for patient 8 years and younger

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Dextrose, a form of sugar, is commonly used to provide energy to the body. However, it can be too concentrated for younger patients and may cause adverse effects. Therefore, it is recommended to dilute dextrose with normal saline in a 1:1 ratio for patients who are 8 years old and younger. This creates a solution called D25W, which is better suited for their needs.

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  • 6. 

    Altered mental status that often accompanies diabetic emergencies is often mistaken for:

    • A migraine.

    • Alcohol intoxication.

    • A severed spinal cord

    • A swollen or deformed lower extremity.

    Correct Answer
    A. Alcohol intoxication.
    Explanation
    Reason: The behavior of some diabetic patients with altered mental status has often been mistaken for alcohol or drug intoxication.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following will probably NOT cause a diabetic emergency in a patient with a history of diabetes controlled by medication?

    • Eating a regularly scheduled meal

    • Unusual exercise or fatigue

    • Overeating

    • Infection

    Correct Answer
    A. Eating a regularly scheduled meal
    Explanation
    Reason: Changes in the level of consciousness in a patient who has diabetes, but who controls it with medication, can occur from unusual exercise, fatigue, overeating without increasing the insulin dose, infection, illness, or alcohol.

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  • 8. 

    What waste products are formed when fat is used for energy?

    • Pancreatic acids

    • Glucose and carbon dioxide

    • Glucose and fatty acids

    • Ketones and fatty acids

    Correct Answer
    A. Ketones and fatty acids
    Explanation
    Ketones and fatty acids are formed as waste products when fat is used for energy

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following conditions can occur if an unconscious patient is given oral glucose?

    • Shock

    • Aspiration

    • Hypotension

    • Hyperglycemia

    Correct Answer
    A. Aspiration
    Explanation
    Reason: When oral glucose is properly given, placing it between the cheek and gum of a conscious patient who is able to swallow and protect the airway, there are no side effects. However, if given to a patient who in unconscious or unable to swallow, aspiration can occur.

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  • 10. 

    Diabetes is considered a disease of balance because the patient must try to balance:

    • Food intake with glucose therapy.

    • Medication with charcoal intake.

    • Medication to stimulate the liver with fat intake.

    • The need for glucose with the available insulin supply.

    Correct Answer
    A. The need for glucose with the available insulin supply.
    Explanation
    Reason: Diabetes is a disease of balance because the patient must balance the need for glucose with his or her available insulin supply.

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  • 11. 

    Oral glucose should be placed:

    • On the tongue of a conscious patient.

    • On the tongue of an unconscious patient.

    • Between the cheek and gum of a conscious patient.

    • Between the cheek and gum of an unconscious patient.

    Correct Answer
    A. Between the cheek and gum of a conscious patient.
    Explanation
    Reason: Oral glucose should be placed between the cheek and the gum of a patient who can swallow. It should not be given to an unconscious patient.

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  • 12. 

    At what Blood Glucose Level for Pediatric Patients?

    • More than 40 if clinically indicated

    • Less than 40 if clinically indicated

    • Same as adult

    Correct Answer
    A. Less than 40 if clinically indicated
    Explanation
    Pediatric patients should have a blood glucose level of less than 40 if clinically indicated. This means that if there are specific clinical reasons or indications, such as symptoms or medical conditions, the blood glucose level should be below 40 for pediatric patients. This is different from adults, as their blood glucose level may vary depending on their age and health condition.

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  • 13. 

    Per Protocol, At what Blood Glucose Level can we adminster D50

    • Less than 50

    • Less than 60

    • Less than 70

    • Less than 80

    Correct Answer
    A. Less than 60
    Explanation
    D50 is a solution of dextrose (glucose) that is used to rapidly increase blood sugar levels in emergency situations, such as severe hypoglycemia. The correct answer is "Less than 60" because D50 is typically administered when the blood glucose level falls below this threshold. Administering D50 at a blood glucose level of less than 60 helps to quickly raise the blood sugar level to a safer range and prevent further complications.

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  • 14. 

    What is the dose for an adult?

    • 20 gm

    • 25 gm

    • 50 gm

    • 100 gm

    Correct Answer
    A. 25 gm
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 25 gm. This suggests that the recommended dose for an adult is 25 gm.

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