Blood levels

Question 1

Normal blood sugar

Answer 1

< 5.6%

Question 2

Pre diabetes blood sugar

Answer 2

5.7-6.4%

Question 3

diabetes blood sugar

Answer 3

> 6.5%

Question 4

Do not exercise if blood glucose is less than ____ or greater than _____

Answer 4

70 mg/dL; 300 mg/dL

Question 5

Response to hypoglycemia

Answer 5

provide sugar (juice, candy bar, etc)

Question 6

Response to hyperglycemia

Answer 6

seek immediate medical tx

Question 7

Hypoglycemia s/s (5)

Answer 7

1. Shaking
2. Pallor
3. Sweating
4. Drowsy/ dizzy
5. Hungry

Question 8

Hyperglycemia s/s (4)

Answer 8

1. Weakness
2. Thirsty/dry mouth
3. Decreased appetite/nausea
4. Fruity breath (acetone breath)

Question 9

speed at which RBCs settle after anticoagulant has been added. Increases w/ infection/inflammation (RA)

Answer 9

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Question 10

increases in both blood and urine w/ kidney disease/ renal failure

Answer 10

creatinine

Question 11

Elevated level can indicate renal disorder. Can be seen in marathon runners (not serious). Increase after burn injury

Answer 11

albumin

Question 12

blood protein that helps fight inflection. Elevated in pts w/ MS

Answer 12

Gamma globulin

Question 13

percent of RBCs in the blood. Low lvls indicate problems w/ aerobic exercises

Answer 13

hematocrit

Question 14

normal hematocrit lvls

Answer 14

35-55%