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The two main types of cells contained in blood are called _________.
The two main types of cells contained in blood are called _________.
erythrocytes and leukocytes
A patient with hypoglycemia will often present with which of the following signs/symptoms?
A patient with hypoglycemia will often present with which of the following signs/symptoms?
Classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
Classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
A patient with an altered mental status; high blood glucose levels; and deep, rapid breathing may have a condition known as __________.
A patient with an altered mental status; high blood glucose levels; and deep, rapid breathing may have a condition known as __________.
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A man finds his 59-year-old wife unconscious on the couch. He states that she takes medications for type 2 diabetes. He further tells you that his wife has been ill recently and has not eaten for the past 24 hours. Your assessment reveals that the patient is unresponsive. You should:
A man finds his 59-year-old wife unconscious on the couch. He states that she takes medications for type 2 diabetes. He further tells you that his wife has been ill recently and has not eaten for the past 24 hours. Your assessment reveals that the patient is unresponsive. You should:
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In contrast to type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes:
In contrast to type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes:
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During your assessment of a 19-year-old male, you are told that he is being treated with factor VIII. This indicates that:
During your assessment of a 19-year-old male, you are told that he is being treated with factor VIII. This indicates that:
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A 37-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents with excessive urination and weakness of 2 days' duration. Her blood glucose level reads 320 mg/dL. If this patient's condition is not promptly treated, she will MOST likely develop:
A 37-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents with excessive urination and weakness of 2 days' duration. Her blood glucose level reads 320 mg/dL. If this patient's condition is not promptly treated, she will MOST likely develop:
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Symptomatic hypoglycemia will MOST likely develop if a patient:
Symptomatic hypoglycemia will MOST likely develop if a patient:
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Excessive eating caused by cellular 'hunger' is called:
Excessive eating caused by cellular 'hunger' is called:
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Study Notes
Blood Cells
- Blood consists of two primary cell types: erythrocytes (red blood cells) and leukocytes (white blood cells).
Hypoglycemia Symptoms
- Patients with hypoglycemia commonly present with pale, cool, and clammy skin.
- Classic signs of hypoglycemia include cool, clammy skin, weakness, tachycardia, and rapid respirations.
Diabetic Conditions
- Diabetic ketoacidosis is indicated by altered mental status, high blood glucose levels, and deep, rapid breathing.
- Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance at the cellular level, differing from type 1 diabetes which involves destruction of insulin-producing cells.
Diabetes Management in Emergencies
- In case of an unconscious patient with a history of diabetes: prioritize opening and maintaining the airway and assessing breathing over administering glucose.
- Excessive urination and weakness in a diabetic patient with a blood glucose level of 320 mg/dL can lead to irreversible renal failure if untreated.
Insulin Related Issues
- Symptomatic hypoglycemia can most likely occur if a patient takes excessive amounts of prescribed insulin.
- Polydipsia is excessive thirst, while polyphagia refers to excessive eating due to cellular hunger.
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Test your knowledge of essential emergency medical technician concepts with these flashcards from Chapter 19. Each card features questions and definitions relevant to key topics in EMT training, including blood cell types and hypoglycemia symptoms. Perfect for quick review before exams or practical applications.
