Endocrine Emergencies and Patient Assessment Quiz
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What is the primary assessment step for airway and breathing in a patient with endocrine emergencies?

  • Ensure a patent airway (correct)
  • Assess respiratory rate
  • Administer oxygen if required
  • Investigate abnormal breathing sounds
  • What should be administered if necessary during the primary assessment for circulation in a patient with endocrine emergencies?

  • Intramuscular injection
  • Oxygen therapy
  • IV fluid (correct)
  • Blood glucose test
  • What is the treatment required if a patient's blood glucose level is less than 60mg/dL or less than 3.5 mmol/L in the primary assessment of endocrine emergencies?

  • Administer glucagon
  • Administer insulin
  • Administer IV glucose (correct)
  • Administer oral glucose
  • When should many patients with endocrine emergencies be transported according to the section overview?

    <p>To a specialty facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are signs and symptoms to consider during history taking for undiagnosed or poorly managed diabetes, according to the section overview?

    <p>Polyphagia and polyuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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