Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which:
-Too much insulin is produced
-Glucose utilization is impaired
-Too much glucose enters the cell
-The body
... [Show More] does not produce glucose correct answer: Glucose utilization is impaired
A 45-year-old man with type 1 diabetes is found unresponsive. Which of the following questions is MOST important to ask his wife?
-"Did he take his insulin today?"
-"How long has he been a diabetic?"
-"Has he seen his physician recently?"
-"What kind of insulin does he take?" correct answer: "Did he take his insulin today?"
A diabetic patient presents with a blood glucose level of 310 mg/dL and severe dehydration. The patient's dehydration is the result of:
-Excretion of glucose and water from the kidneys
-A deficiency of insulin that causes internal fluid loss
-An infection that often accompanies hyperglycemia
-An inability to produce energy because of insulin depletion correct answer: Excretion of glucose and water from the kidneys
Which combination of factors would MOST likely cause a hypoglycemic crisis in a diabetic patient?
-Eating a meal and taking insulin
-Skipping a meal and taking insulin
-Eating a meal and not taking insulin
-Skipping a meal and not taking insulin correct answer: Skipping a meal and taking insulin
A 19-year-old diabetic male was found unresponsive on the couch by his roommate. After confirming that the patient is unresponsive, you should:
-Suction his oropharynx
-Manually open his airway
-Administer high-flow oxygen
-Begin assisting his ventilations correct answer: Manually open his airway
What breathing pattern would you MOST likely encounter in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
-Slow and shallow
-Shallow and irregular
-Rapid and deep
-Slow and irregular correct answer: Rapid and deep
A woman called EMS because her 12-year-old son, who had been experiencing excessive urination, thirst, and hunger for the past 36 hours, has an altered mental status and is breathing fast. You should be MOST suspicious for:
-Low blood sugar
-Hypoglycemia
-Hypoglycemic crisis
-Hyperglycemic crisis correct answer: Hyperglycemic crisis
If the cells do not receive glucose, they will begin to metabolize:
-Fat
-Acid
-Sugar
-Ketones correct answer: Fat
In contrast to a hyperglycemic crisis, a hypoglycemic crisis:
-Rarely presents with seizures
-Presents over a period of hours to days
-Should not routinely be treated with glucose
-Usually responds immediately after treatment correct answer: Usually responds immediately after treatment
Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis experience polydipsia because:
-They are dehydrated seco [Show Less]