Ch 17 Question Flashcards

0
Q

Normal blood glucose levels range from_________ mg/dL.

A

80 to 120

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Patients with which type of diabetes are more likely to have metabolic problems and organ damage?

A

Type 1

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2
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A Sickle cell crisis caused by an acute drop in hemoglobin levels is known as a(n):

A

hemolytic crisis

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3
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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the hormone___________ is missing or ineffective.

A

Insulin

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4
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Emergency care of a patient with hemophilia includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Rapid transport
B. Bleeding control
C. Oxygen at 4 L/min
D. Ventilations, if needed

A

Oxygen at 4 L/min

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5
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The accumulation of ketones and fatty acids in blood tissue can lead to a dangerous condition in diabetic patients known as:

A

Diabetic ketoacidosis

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6
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The term for excessive eating as a result of cellular “hunger” is:

A

Polyphagia

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7
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Insulin is produced by the:

A

Pancreas

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8
Q

Factors that may contribute to diabetic coma include:

A

Infection

Alcohol consumption

Insufficient insulin

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9
Q

The only organ that does not require insulin to allow glucose to enter it’s cells is the:

A

Brain

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10
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The sweet or fruity odor on the breath of a diabetic patient is caused by_________ on the blood.

A

Ketones

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11
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It is uncommon to encounter__________ patients with thrombophilia.

A

Pediatric

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12
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Oral diabetic medications include:

A

Micronase

Glucotrol

Diabinese

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13
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_________ is one of the basic sugars in the body.

A

Dextrose

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14
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_______ is the hormone that is normally produced by the pancreas that enables glucose to enter the cells.

A

Insulin

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15
Q

The term of excessive urination is;

16
Q

When fat is used as an immediate energy source,_________ and fatty acids are formed as waste products.

17
Q

An African American patient complaining of severe, generalized pain may have undiagnosed:

A

Sickle cell disease

18
Q

The onset of hypoglycemia can occur within:

19
Q

Without_________, or with very low levels, brain cells rapidly suffer permanent damage.

20
Q

___________ is/are a potentially life-threatening complication of insulin shock.

21
Q

Blood glucose levels are measured in:

A

Milligrams per deciliter

22
Q

Diabetic coma may develop as a result of:

A

Too little insulin

23
Q

Always suspect hypoglycemia in any patient with:

A

Altered mental status

24
The most important step in caring for unresponsive diabetic patient is to:
Open the airway
25
Determination of diabetic coma or insulin shock should:
Be based upon your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of each condition
26
When obtaining the medical history of a patient experiencing a Sickle cell crisis, you should:
Ask the patient if he has compliant with his medications
27
Contraindications for the use of oral glucose include:
Unconsciousness
28
When reassessing the diabetic patient after administration of oral glucose, watch for:
Airway problems Seizures Sudden loss of consciousness
29
Signs and symptoms associated with hypoglycemia include:
Anxious or combative behavior
30
The patient in insulin shock is experiencing:
Hypoglycemia
31
Signs of dehydration include:
Sunken eyes
32
Hospital interventions for hemophilia may include:
Blood transfusions Analgesics for pain Intravenous (IV) therapy
33
Causes of insulin shock include:
Taking too much insulin Vigorous exercise without sufficient glucose intake Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia
34
Insulin shock can develop more often and more severely in children than in adults due to their:
High activity level and failure to maintain a strict schedule of eating
35
Because diabetic coma is a complex metabolic condition that usually develops over time and involves all the tissues of the body, correcting this condition may:
Take hours in a hospital setting
36
A patient in insulin shock or a diabetic coma may appear to be:
Intoxicated