Module 3 - Blood Glucose Monitoring Flashcards
1
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Importance of checking blood glucose level
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- Checking if blood glucose is too low (hypoglycemia) or too high (hyperglycemia)
- Monitoring levels throughout the day
- Tracking progress
2
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Normal value levels (Fasting and before meals)
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4-8 mmol
Responds well to glucose levels and insulin
3
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Values and indications of hypoglycemia
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<4 mmol
- Headaches
- Confusion
- Hunger
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Sweating
- Restlessness
- Death, Brain Injury
4
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Values and indications of hyperglycemia
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8 mmol >
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Weakness
- Fatigues
- Headaches
- Give Insulin
5
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Role of LPN in glucose monitoring
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- Check glucose with appropriate method
- Monitor systems
- Ensure policy and procedures are followed
- Client education on using device and glucose monitoring
- Understanding procedure and purpose
- Client education on risks - kidney damage, nerve damage, vision damage
6
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Electronic glucose monitors - capillary/mmol
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- monitoring system to check glucose levels
- taken from smallest vein
- combination of venous and arterial blood
7
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Venous Glucose monitorin
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- Taken from venous sources
- De-oxygenated blood taken from larger veins
8
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HbA1c
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- Blood test
- Measures the amount of hemoglobin and reflects the average blood glucose level
9
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Considerations in management of blood glucose levels
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- Age (infants - older)
- Healthy diet
- Increase fluid intake
- Body temperature (warm fingertips)
10
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Factors that can alter blood glucose
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- Age
- Physical activity
- Diet
- Alcohol
- Medications
- Hormones
- Lack of fluid intake
11
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Blood glucose analysis
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Test that determines the amount of glucose in a person’s blood at any given time
12
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Client education on blood glucose analysis
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Know the signs and symptoms of:
- Increased thirst
- Dizziness
- Weight gain
- High insulin levels
- Promote healthy diet and lifestyle
- Stop Smoking
- Take blood glucose regularly
- Ensure follow ups with doctor
