19 Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies

Question 1

BS range for DKA, HHNS, or symptomatic hyperglycemia

Answer 1

400 or higher

Question 2

BS range for hyperglycemia

Answer 2

120-180

Question 3

Normal BS range

Answer 3

80-120

Question 4

BS range for hypoglycemia

Answer 4

40-80

Question 5

BS range for hypoglycemic crisis

Answer 5

40 or lower

Question 6

DKA

Answer 6

diabetic ketoacidosis, a form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which acids accumulate when insulin is not available

Question 7

hemophilia

Answer 7

congenital abnormality in which the body is unable to produce clots, resulting in uncontrolled bleeding

Question 8

hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)

Answer 8

s/p high blood sugar in older adults causing ALOC, dehydration, and organ damage

Question 9

Kussmaul respirations

Answer 9

deep, rapid breathing usually resulting from accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body

Question 10

poludipsia

Answer 10

excessive thirst

Question 11

polyphagia

Answer 11

excessive eating

Question 12

symptomatic hypoglycemia

Answer 12

severe hypoglycemia resulting in changes in mental status

Question 13

thrombophilia

Answer 13

tendency toward the development of blood clots as a result of an abnormality of the system of coagulation

Question 14

type 1 diabetes

Answer 14

autoimmune, antibodies attack pancreatic beta cells, thus cannot produce insulin

Question 15

type 2 diabetes

Answer 15

insulin resistance develops in response to increased blood glucose levels, managed with exercise, diet, and medications

Question 16

vasoocclusive crisis

Answer 16

ischemia and pain caused by sickle cell red blood cells that obstruct blood flow to a portion of the body