Endocrine System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders

What is the main function of the endocrine system in the body?

What is the primary role of insulin in the body?

What is the result of a gland producing too much hormone?

What is the primary function of glucagon in the body?

What is the effect of high blood glucose levels in the body?

What is the term for the disorder of glucose metabolism characterized by the body's impaired ability to get glucose into cells?

What is the potential outcome of unmanaged diabetes?

What is the primary characteristic of diabetes mellitus type 1?

What is the normal blood glucose level?

What is the cause of polyuria in diabetes?

What is the result of the body burning fat for energy instead of glucose?

What is the term for the rapid breathing and deep breathing pattern seen in diabetic ketoacidosis?

What is the potential outcome of untreated hypoglycemia?

What is the purpose of an insulin pump in type 1 diabetes?

What is the term for the life-threatening illness that can occur when the body burns fat for energy instead of glucose?

What is the primary reason for checking blood glucose levels in diabetes?

What is the primary focus of the primary assessment in a diabetic patient?

What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for patients showing signs of inadequate breathing?

What is the characteristic of a patient's respirations in hyperglycemic crisis?

What is the first step in assessing the patient's circulatory status?

What is the purpose of obtaining a SAMPLE history in a diabetic patient?

What is the normal range of nonfasting blood glucose levels in adults and children?

What is the recommended treatment for a hypoglycemic patient who is conscious and able to swallow?

What is the purpose of reassessing the patient with diabetes frequently?

What is the indication for cervical spine immobilization in a diabetic patient?

What is the AVPU scale used to assess in a diabetic patient?

What is the consequence of having hyperglycemia for a prolonged period of time?

What is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes?

What is the outcome of untreated hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes?

What is a vital sign that may be abnormal in a patient experiencing a sickle cell crisis?

What is the primary purpose of asking a patient with a sickle cell crisis about their visual disturbances?

What is the primary symptom of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)?

What is the treatment for hypoglycemia?

What is the recommended course of action for a patient with hemophilia or sickle cell crisis?

What is the consequence of not addressing hypoglycemia swiftly?

What is the purpose of reassessing vital signs frequently in a patient with a sickle cell crisis?

Why may a pulse oximeter reading be inaccurate in a patient with a sickle cell crisis?

What is the primary reason for the development of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes?

What is the difference between the consequences of hyperglycemia in type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

What is the primary purpose of reassessing the patient frequently after administering oral glucose?

What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

What is the primary goal of scene size-up in patient assessment of diabetes?

What is the primary concern when administering oral glucose to a patient?

Why may patients with diabetic emergencies be mistaken for being intoxicated?

What is the recommended oxygen therapy for a patient with inadequate breathing or altered mental status due to a sickle cell crisis?

What is the recommended action when a patient is having a seizure due to hypoglycemia?

What is the primary symptom of symptomatic hyperglycemia?

What is the primary consequence of sickled cells having a short life span in sickle cell disease?

Which of the following is a complication associated with hemophilia A?

Why is it essential to check for low blood glucose in a patient with altered mental status?

What is the purpose of wearing gloves when administering oral glucose?

What is the primary goal of blood-thinning medications in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment?

What is the recommended action when a patient refuses transport after taking oral glucose?

What is the term for the condition in which the blood clots more easily than normal?

What is the primary consequence of a clot from a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) traveling to the lung?

What is the primary concern when managing a patient with a seizure due to hypoglycemia?

Why is maintaining hydration important in sickle cell disease?

Why is it essential to coordinate communication and documentation when treating a patient with a diabetic emergency?

What is the term for the condition characterized by an abnormally low number of red blood cells?

What is the primary concern for patients with sickle cell disease during a crisis?

Why is it important to wear gloves and eye protection when assessing a patient with sickle cell disease?

What is the primary goal of anticoagulation therapy in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment?

What is the most important factor to ensure effective CPR?

How should you check for a pulse in a patient?

What is the purpose of chest compressions in CPR?

What is essential to do between chest compressions during CPR?

What is the importance of proper hand positioning during CPR?

What should you avoid doing during CPR?

What is the correct position of the head in the jaw-thrust maneuver?

What is the purpose of releasing pressure on the sternum during chest compressions?

What is the ratio of compression and relaxation in chest compressions?

What is the correct location of the heart in the chest?

What is the purpose of the head tilt-chin lift maneuver?

What is the correct placement of the fingers during the jaw-thrust maneuver?

What is the primary function of an impedance threshold device in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

What is the advantage of active compression-decompression CPR over manual chest compressions?

What is the primary purpose of load-distributing band CPR or vest CPR?

What is the primary goal of mechanical piston devices in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

What is the primary difference between active compression-decompression CPR and manual chest compressions?

What is the primary benefit of using devices and techniques to assist circulation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Brain damage is very likely in a brain that does not receive oxygen for:

Which of the following sequences of events describes the AHA chain of survival?

What is the correct position of early access in the AHA chain of survival?

Why is early defibrillation crucial in the AHA chain of survival?

What happens if any one of the links in the AHA chain of survival is absent?

What is the final step in the AHA chain of survival?

When should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be applied to a cardiac arrest patient?

In what situation would you use an AED with adult-sized pads with anterior-posterior placement?

What is the correct order of action when witnessing a cardiac arrest?

Why should you log roll a patient onto a long backboard?

What is the vital link in the chain of survival for cardiac arrest patients?

What is the correct placement of pediatric-sized pads for defibrillation?

What is the primary function of an impedance threshold device in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

What is the primary difference between active compression-decompression CPR and manual chest compressions?

What is the primary purpose of load-distributing band CPR or vest CPR?

What is the primary goal of mechanical piston devices in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

What is the primary focus of early access in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

What is the primary benefit of active compression-decompression CPR?