29 Questions
What is the primary cause of Type-1 diabetes?
Loss of the insulin-producing β cells
What is the most likely cause of a diabetic emergency in a person who has eaten recently but not taken their medication?
Hyperglycemia due to insufficient insulin
What is the normal post-prandial blood glucose level?
110-150 mg/dl
What is the primary symptom of hypoglycemia in a diabetic emergency?
Low blood glucose level
What is the most common type of diabetic emergency?
Hypoglycemia due to insulin overdose
What is the first step in taking action in a diabetic emergency?
Checking the person's blood glucose level
What should be done if the person is still not improving after five minutes of the initial adrenaline injection?
Give a second injection of adrenaline
What should you do if the person is unconscious and breathing?
Put them in the Recovery position
What should be done first if someone becomes severely ill or collapses soon after an insect bite or taking medication?
Call for an ambulance and tell the operator that you think the person has anaphylaxis
How should you proceed if someone's breathing stops during an anaphylactic reaction?
Start CPR immediately
What should be done if someone is carrying an adrenaline injection pen during an anaphylactic reaction?
Help them to use the adrenaline injection pen
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia?
Excessive medication intake
What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
Rapid and weak breathing
What is the recommended treatment for an unconscious person experiencing hypoglycemia?
Doing nothing until medical help arrives
What percentage of anaphylaxis cases affect the skin?
80% to 90%
What is the prognosis of hypoglycemia if left untreated?
Seizures or unconsciousness
What increases the risk of hypoglycemia?
Cold weather
What is a common respiratory symptom of anaphylaxis?
Broncho spasm
What is the purpose of sitting the casualty down during an anaphylactic reaction?
All of the above
What is the blood glucose level that indicates hypoglycemia?
Below 70 mg/dL
What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
Adrenaline via an auto-injector
What is a symptom of an anaphylactic reaction affecting the gastrointestinal system?
All of the above
What should be removed if possible during an anaphylactic reaction?
The allergen
What should you do first when treating a conscious person exhibiting hypoglycemia?
Give 15-20 grams of simple carbohydrates, sugar, or glucose
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) typically resulting from?
Hyperglycemia
What is the body's response when it doesn't have enough insulin during Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
It starts using fat as fuel
What is a common warning sign of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Very dry mouth
What is the first-aid treatment for Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Stay calm and seek urgent medical assistance
What should you do if the person is unconscious or unresponsive during Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Check circulation, airway, and breathing (C-A-B)
Learn about diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder, its normal blood glucose levels, and the different types of diabetes, including type-1 and type-2 diabetes.
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