Deck 18: Diabetic Emergencies

Question 1

Conservatively estimated, there are more than ________ diabetics in the United States.

A) 5 million
B) 10 million
C) 14 million
D) 18 million

Answer 1

14 million

Question 2

Approximately, how many of all diabetics go undiagnosed or unrecognized?

A) one-fourth
B) one-half
C) three-fourths
D) none of the above

Answer 2

one-half

Question 3

Insulin is a hormone needed to facilitate the movement of ________ out of the bloodstream and into the cell.

A) iron
B) carbon dioxide
C) glucose (sugar)
D) oxygen

Answer 3

glucose (sugar)

Question 4

In diabetes, ________ accumulates in the bloodstream.

A) glucose (sugar)
B) bacteria
C) abnormal cells
D) insulin

Question 5

Two major complications of diabetes include:

A) bowel and skin problems.
B) taste and hearing problems.
C) stroke and heart attacks.
D) sensation and hearing problems.

Question 6

When the cells of the body don't get the glucose they need, ________ are used as fuel instead.

A) fat and proteins
B) acids and proteins
C) fats and carbohydrates
D) acids and carbohydrates

Question 7

Which of the following is not characteristic of type I diabetes?

A) The victim has little or no ability to produce insulin.
B) It is generally controlled by diet and/or oral medication.
C) It usually begins in childhood.
D) Victims require daily insulin injections.

Question 8

Diabetics face a grave physical situation when their blood glucose level is:

A) too high.
B) too low.
C) too high or too low.
D) there is no immediate danger with varying glucose levels

Question 9

All of the following are True about gestational diabetes except:

A) it can almost always be treated with diet.
B) it usually ends when the baby is born.
C) women deliver smaller than normal babies.
D) it may occur in subsequent pregnancies.

Question 10

Insulin is a hormone needed to facilitate the movement of:

A) oxygen.
B) plasma.
C) red blood cells.
D) glucose.

Question 11

You witness a car, slowly jump a curb and hit a tree. You run over to find a conscious middle-aged woman looking very intoxicated but who has no odor of alcohol on her breath. You should suspect a(n):

A) head injury.
B) abdominal injury.
C) diabetic emergency.
D) seizure.

Question 12

While out golfing, your partner becomes dizzy and light-headed. He says he is a diabetic and hasn't eaten yet today. What should you do to assist in treating him?

A) have him drink a diet cola
B) have him drink a regular cola
C) give him some hard candy to chew
D) ask him if he takes insulin

Question 13

DKA stands for:

A) diabetic ketoacidosis.
B) diabetic - keep alert.
C) hypoglycemia.
D) Type II diabetes.

Question 14

Which of the following is a rapid life-threatening emergency?

A) hyperglycemia
B) hypoglycemia
C) gestational diabetes
D) Type I diabetes

Question 15

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of hyperglycemia?

A) flushed, dry, warm skin
B) paralysis on one side of the body
C) slurred speech
D) pale, moist skin

Question 16

A condition that results from too little insulin and too much sugar is:

A) hyperglycemia.
B) type II diabetes.
C) type I diabetes.
D) hypoglycemia.

Question 17

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia except:

A) fever.
B) frequent urination.
C) breath that smells sweet or fruity.
D) pale, moist skin.

Question 18

Hypoglycemia is the result of:

A) equal amounts of insulin and glucose.
B) not enough insulin, too much glucose.
C) too much glucose, not enough insulin.
D) too much insulin, not enough glucose.

Question 19

Which of the following would most likely be a cause of hyperglycemia?

A) excessive exercise
B) too much insulin taken
C) victim has not taken his/her insulin
D) not eating enough or at all

Question 20

A general rule about first aid care for diabetics is, when in doubt:

A) give insulin.
B) give sugar.
C) do not give sugar.
D) do not give insulin.

Question 21

All of the following might be a sign that an unconscious victim is having a hypoglycemic diabetic emergency except:

A) convulsions.
B) pale skin with profuse sweating.
C) a medical alert tag with diabetic on the back.
D) breath that smells fruity and sweet.

Question 22

The onset of hypoglycemia is:

A) gradual, over the period of days.
B) within 12 to 24 hours.
C) sudden, within minutes.
D) within one month.

Question 23

When caring for a conscious victim of hypoglycemia, after activating the EMS system you should:

A) give the victim insulin.
B) give the victim sugar.
C) administer artificial ventilation.
D) treat for shock.

Question 24

Which of the following should you avoid when caring for a victim of hypoglycemia?

A) giving sugar to a victim that can't swallow
B) giving sugar to a conscious victim
C) spreading this contagious disease
D) stopping the patient from taking his insulin

Question 25

What is the best position for an unconscious victim with suspected hypoglycemia?

A) prone
B) supine
C) anatomical
D) lateral recumbent

Question 26

A victim of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia may appear:

A) intoxicated.
B) without symptoms.
C) blue in color.
D) yellow in color.

Question 27

The breath of a victim with hypoglycemia will have:

A) a fruity odor.
B) no unusual odor.
C) an odor of acetone.
D) a sweet odor.

Question 28

The first indication of diabetes may be a life-threatening emergency.

Question 29

Type I diabetes was previously called "adult-onset" diabetes.

Question 30

Gestational diabetes increases a woman's risk of delivering very large babies.

Question 31

Hypoglycemia doesn't look anything like shock.

Question 32

A symptom of hyperglycemia is pale, moist skin.

Question 33

The victim of hyperglycemia will usually complain of dry mouth and intense thirst.

Question 34

An undiagnosed hyperglycemic patient will experience hunger, thirst, and frequent urination.

Question 35

You should always make certain to distinguish between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia before administering sugar.

Question 36

Hypoglycemia is a grave medical emergency that can cause death in minutes.

Question 37

If the victim is conscious, orange juice (with several tablespoons of sugar mixed in) can be given to a victim of hypoglycemia to help increase the blood sugar level.

Question 38

Type II diabetes requires the victim to have an insulin injection daily.

Question 39

Often a hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic victim may appear intoxicated.

Question 40

Signs and symptoms for hyperglycemia appear gradually, over a period of days.

Question 41

Simply stated, diabetes mellitus is a disease in which there is too much insulin and not enough sugar.

Question 42

Type II diabetics have to endure this disease their entire lives.

Question 43

A hypoglycemic victim may be hostile or belligerent.

Question 44

A Type I diabetic takes insulin to control his/her diabetes.

Question 45

A Type I diabetic takes an oral medication to control his/her diabetes.