Signs Of A Diabetic Emergency Quiz Questions

14 Questions | By Eroth | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1576

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1.

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency?
- A.
  
  Slow pulse
- B.
  
  Pale, clammy skin
- C.
  
  Elevated blood pressure
- D.
  
  Decreased respiratory rate
2.

Altered mental status that often accompanies diabetic emergencies is often mistaken for:
- A.
  
  A migraine.
- B.
  
  Alcohol intoxication.
- C.
  
  A severed spinal cord
- D.
  
  A swollen or deformed lower extremity.
3.

Diabetes is considered a disease of balance because the patient must try to balance:
- A.
  
  Food intake with glucose therapy.
- B.
  
  Medication with charcoal intake.
- C.
  
  Medication to stimulate the liver with fat intake.
- D.
  
  The need for glucose with the available insulin supply.
4.

Which of the following conditions can occur if an unconscious patient is given oral glucose?
- A.
  
  Shock
- B.
  
  Aspiration
- C.
  
  Hypotension
- D.
  
  Hyperglycemia
5.

Diabetes is caused by the body's lack of adequate amounts of:
- A.
  
  Sugar.
- B.
  
  Insulin.
- C.
  
  Glucose.
- D.
  
  Aspartame.
6.

The form of diabetes that develops as a person ages is called:
- A.
  
  Type I diabetes.
- B.
  
  Type II diabetes.
- C.
  
  Type III diabetes.
- D.
  
  Adult sugar disorder.
7.

Which of the following will probably NOT cause a diabetic emergency in a patient with a history of diabetes controlled by medication?
- A.
  
  Eating a regularly scheduled meal
- B.
  
  Unusual exercise or fatigue
- C.
  
  Overeating
- D.
  
  Infection
8.

Oral glucose should be placed:
- A.
  
  On the tongue of a conscious patient.
- B.
  
  On the tongue of an unconscious patient.
- C.
  
  Between the cheek and gum of a conscious patient.
- D.
  
  Between the cheek and gum of an unconscious patient.
9.

What waste products are formed when fat is used for energy?
- A.
  
  Pancreatic acids
- B.
  
  Glucose and carbon dioxide
- C.
  
  Glucose and fatty acids
- D.
  
  Ketones and fatty acids
10.

When do you draw blood for the hospital? Before you adminster D50 or after?
- A.
  
  Before
- B.
  
  After
11.

Per Protocol, At what Blood Glucose Level can we adminster D50
- A.
  
  Less than 50
- B.
  
  Less than 60
- C.
  
  Less than 70
- D.
  
  Less than 80
12.

At what Blood Glucose Level for Pediatric Patients?
- A.
  
  More than 40 if clinically indicated
- B.
  
  Less than 40 if clinically indicated
- C.
  
  Same as adult
13.

Dextrose should be diluted 1:1 with normal saline (to create D25W) for patient 8 years and younger
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What is the dose for an adult?
- A.
  
  20 gm
- B.
  
  25 gm
- C.
  
  50 gm
- D.
  
  100 gm