30 Questions
What is the condition called when the acidity level in the blood increases due to converting fat into energy?
Acidosis
How does an insulin pump help a patient with diabetes?
Provides continuous doses of insulin
What may be a clue of a potential diabetic emergency during patient assessment?
Use of an insulin pump
Gestational diabetes is a condition that develops in some pregnant women as a result of:
Pregnancy
Why is ongoing monitoring necessary for gestational diabetes even after childbirth?
To monitor blood glucose levels
What causes hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes?
Low insulin levels
What is the normal range for blood glucose level (BGL)?
4 to 7 mmol/L
What is the recommended treatment if signs and symptoms persist 5 to 10 minutes after the first dose of glucose?
Provide a second dose of glucose
When should glucose gel be used for an unresponsive patient with suspected hypoglycemia?
When included in local protocol and scope of practice
What is the recommended dose of glucose gel for an unresponsive patient?
12 grams
What happens if signs and symptoms persist after the second dose of glucose?
Transport the patient rapidly
Why is it important to communicate about any glucose the patient has received when transferring care?
To maintain a record of treatments given
What is the main priority when treating a patient having a seizure?
Preventing injury and managing the airway
Which of the following signs and symptoms may a patient experiencing a febrile seizure exhibit?
Confusion and rigidity
How long does a seizure need to last to be classified as status epilepticus?
5 minutes
What type of seizures are experienced by individuals with epilepsy as the main symptom?
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
How are most epileptic seizures described in terms of duration?
Seconds
What action is recommended if you suspect a patient is experiencing status epilepticus?
Place the patient on their side and suction the airway
What is a common risk factor for UTIs according to the text?
Urinary stasis
Which group of people is predisposed to UTIs due to providing nutrition to pathogens?
Pregnant women
What is a recommended general treatment for altered mental status due to syncope?
Conduct patient assessment
In Type 1 diabetes, what is the primary issue with insulin production?
The body does not produce enough insulin
What general sign is associated with hypoglycemia?
Changes in level of responsiveness
What should be done first when encountering a patient with high blood glucose levels?
Test the patient's blood glucose levels
What is the recommended action if a patient's signs and symptoms persist 5 to 10 minutes after the first dose of glucose?
Place the patient in the rapid transport category and provide a second dose of glucose
In which of the following scenarios should a patient experiencing a seizure be transported?
The seizure takes place in water
During which stage of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure does the patient experience muscle rigidity?
Tonic phase
What is the appropriate action if a patient fails to regain responsiveness after a seizure?
Place the patient in the rapid transport category
Which of the following scenarios warrants transporting a seizing patient according to the guidelines provided?
The patient presents with status epilepticus
When administering glucose to a patient who can follow directions and swallow safely, what should be done if signs and symptoms persist after the initial dose?
Provide a second dose of glucose and supplemental oxygen
Learn about the signs and symptoms of febrile seizures and status epilepticus, including sudden rise in body temperature, change in responsiveness, rhythmic jerking, confusion, and more. Understand the differences between these two conditions.
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