Mod 4 Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status

Question 1

Reticular activating system (RAS) and the 3 things the brain needs

Answer 1

• Neurological circuits in the brain that control functions of staying awake, paying attention, and sleeping.
• Oxygen, water, glucose lack of these can cause altered mental status.

Question 2

The most common cause for altered mental status

Answer 2

• Hypoxia

- Administer high concentration oxygen via NRB mask.

Question 3

Glucose

Answer 3

-A form of sugar the body’s basic source of energy.

Question 4

Insulin

Answer 4

-A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by diabetics.

Question 5

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 5

-Condition brought about by decreased insulin production or inability of cells to use insulin properly. Basic diabetic.

Question 6

Type 1 diabetes (Insulin dependent diabetes)

Answer 6

• When pancreatic cells fail to function properly and does not have enough insulin to transfer circulating glucose.
• Rapid onset, abnormal drunken behavior, pale, sweaty skin.

Question 7

Type 2 diabetes (Non-Insulin-dependent diabetes)

Answer 7

• When pancreas has enough insulin but body is lacking in glucose intake.
• Patients can control this type with proper dieting.

Question 8

Hypoglycemia and how it is caused

Answer 8

-Low blood sugar.

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