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Patients with thrombophilia are at an increased risk for:
Patients with thrombophilia are at an increased risk for:
- Various cancers
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Pulmonary embolism (correct)
- Acute arterial rupture
When you respond to a residence for a patient who is not acting right and begins shouting while holding a baseball bat, you should:
When you respond to a residence for a patient who is not acting right and begins shouting while holding a baseball bat, you should:
- Retreat at once and call law enforcement (correct)
- Contact medical control for instructions
- Be assertive and talk the patient down
- Calm him down so you can assess him
When assessing an unresponsive diabetic patient, the primary visible difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia is the:
When assessing an unresponsive diabetic patient, the primary visible difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia is the:
- Rate and depth of breathing (correct)
- Rate of the patient's pulse
- Presence of a medical identification tag
- Patient's mental status
Glipizide, a non-insulin-type medication, is another name for:
Glipizide, a non-insulin-type medication, is another name for:
For a confused 70-year-old male patient who is diaphoretic and tachycardic, initial management should include:
For a confused 70-year-old male patient who is diaphoretic and tachycardic, initial management should include:
Patients with type 2 diabetes usually control their disease with all of the following, EXCEPT:
Patients with type 2 diabetes usually control their disease with all of the following, EXCEPT:
For a 29-year-old female presenting with confusion and respiratory distress, you should:
For a 29-year-old female presenting with confusion and respiratory distress, you should:
Hemoglobin is:
Hemoglobin is:
Based on the clinical presentation of a 28-year-old female patient who has diabetes, you should suspect that she:
Based on the clinical presentation of a 28-year-old female patient who has diabetes, you should suspect that she:
The EMT should assess for hypoglycemia in small children with a severe illness or injury because:
The EMT should assess for hypoglycemia in small children with a severe illness or injury because:
The normal blood glucose level is between:
The normal blood glucose level is between:
When obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient with diabetes, it would be MOST important to determine:
When obtaining a SAMPLE history from a patient with diabetes, it would be MOST important to determine:
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Study Notes
Thrombophilia and Risk Factors
- Patients with thrombophilia are at an increased risk for pulmonary embolism.
Patient Behavior and Response
- Confused male patient exhibiting aggressive behavior with a baseball bat requires immediate withdrawal and calling law enforcement for safety.
Diabetic Emergency Assessment
- The primary visible difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in unresponsive diabetic patients is the rate and depth of breathing.
Medication Identification
- Glipizide is also known as Glucotrol, used in managing diabetes.
Management of Diabetic Patients
- Initial management for a confused, diaphoretic, tachycardic patient with diabetes includes applying a nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min for oxygen support.
Diabetes Management Methods
- Patients with type 2 diabetes typically control their condition with diet and exercise, medications like tolbutamide and glyburide, but they do not commonly use supplemental insulin.
Respiratory Support in Diabetic Emergencies
- A female patient presenting with confusion, rapid shallow respirations, and low oxygen saturation should receive ventilatory support.
Hemoglobin Function
- Hemoglobin, found within red blood cells, is essential for oxygen transport throughout the body.
Hyperglycemia Indicators
- A patient recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes exhibiting confusion and excessive urination over 24-36 hours likely indicates significant hyperglycemia.
Pediatric Hypoglycemia Assessment
- Hypoglycemia assessment in small children during severe illness or injury is critical because children cannot store excess glucose as effectively as adults.
Normal Blood Glucose Levels
- Normal blood glucose levels range between 80 and 120 mg/dL.
Importance of SAMPLE History
- When obtaining a SAMPLE history from a diabetic patient, it is crucial to know if they have had any recent illnesses or excessive stress.
Insulin-related Patient Concerns
- A young male patient with insulin and a syringe present should be closely monitored for potential insulin overdose or blood sugar complications.
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