BM Flashcards
1
Q
normal glucose range
A
4-7.8
2
Q
The patient is hypoglycemic what do you do?
A
Hourly BM monitoring Fluids to raise BP Dextrose IV Frequent NEWS2 monitoring Full blood count Blood gas AVPU education
3
Q
Signs of DKA
A
Dehydration
Ketones & kaussmul breathing
Abdominal pain
Acidosis
4
Q
Signs of Hyperglycemia (HHNS)
A
High sugar High fluid loss Head change No abdo pain or kaussmul breathing Slow onsett
5
Q
Treatments of DKA
A
NEWS2 monitoring Diabetic specialist nurse Fluids Hourly BM monitoring Ketone monitoring Potassium replacement Arterial Blood Gass Insuline IV Start DKA protocol Anti-emetics
6
Q
Treatments of HHNS
A
Hyradtion or fluids
Insuline
7
Q
what are the 3 things in the exam that are universal to every situation
A
NEWS2 Monitoring
Specialist nurse
ECG for tachy
Fluids
