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Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when:
Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when:
Classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
Classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
In contrast to hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia:
In contrast to hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia:
A man finds his 59-year-old wife unconscious. He states that she takes medications for type 2 diabetes. Your assessment reveals that the patient is unresponsive. You should:
A man finds his 59-year-old wife unconscious. He states that she takes medications for type 2 diabetes. Your assessment reveals that the patient is unresponsive. You should:
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Hemoglobin is:
Hemoglobin is:
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Type 1 diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes:
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During your assessment of a 70-year-old woman who takes blood-thinning medication, you should suspect that she has:
During your assessment of a 70-year-old woman who takes blood-thinning medication, you should suspect that she has:
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Patients with thrombophilia are at an increased risk for:
Patients with thrombophilia are at an increased risk for:
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Common signs and symptoms of severe hyperglycemia include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Common signs and symptoms of severe hyperglycemia include all of the following, EXCEPT:
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You are treating a 40-year-old male with a documented blood sugar reading of 480 mg/dL. The patient is semiconscious and breathing shallowly. Definitive treatment for this patient includes:
You are treating a 40-year-old male with a documented blood sugar reading of 480 mg/dL. The patient is semiconscious and breathing shallowly. Definitive treatment for this patient includes:
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Study Notes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Occurs when insulin is not available in the body, leading to high blood glucose levels and ketone production.
Hypoglycemia
- Classic signs include cool, clammy skin, weakness, tachycardia, and rapid respirations.
- Immediate recognition of symptoms is critical for effective intervention.
Hyperglycemia
- Unlike hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia can only be corrected in a hospital setting.
- It is characterized by prolonged high blood sugar levels.
Patient Assessment
- For an unconscious patient with a history of type 2 diabetes who has not eaten, open and maintain the airway and assess breathing first.
- Medical identification tags can provide valuable information but should not delay urgent care.
Hemoglobin Function
- Found within red blood cells, hemoglobin is essential for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes is characterized by no insulin production by the body.
- It is distinct from Type 2 diabetes, which can be treated with medications like metformin.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Patients on blood-thinning medications and wearing compression stockings may have deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Thrombophilia
- Increases the risk for acute arterial rupture, a serious condition that can lead to life-threatening complications.
Severe Hyperglycemia Symptoms
- Includes warm, dry skin, rapid thready pulse, and acetone breath odor.
- Cool, clammy skin is not a symptom of severe hyperglycemia.
Treatment for Severe Hyperglycemia
- For a patient with a high blood sugar reading (e.g., 480 mg/dL) who is semiconscious, insulin is required for definitive treatment.
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Test your knowledge on Diabetic Ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia with these practice questions from EMT Chapter 20. Understand the critical signs and symptoms associated with these conditions to better prepare for emergencies.
