10 Questions
Which fluid is recommended for immediate action in treating DKA?
Isotonic fluid 0.9% sodium chloride
What should be monitored for evidence of fluid volume excess and cerebral edema in DKA treatment?
Urinary output
At what glucose level should regular insulin be administered continuously via IV infusion in DKA treatment?
250 mg/dl
What should be monitored hourly during DKA treatment?
Glucose level
When should sodium bicarbonate be administered in DKA treatment?
When acidosis is severe
Which action should be taken when glucose levels approach 250 mg/dl during DKA treatment?
Increase the rate of regular insulin infusion
What should be monitored before administering potassium replacement therapy in DKA treatment?
Urinary output
What is the recommended fluid for immediate action in treating DKA?
Isotonic fluid
What can occur if severe acidosis is corrected too quickly in DKA treatment?
Hypokalemia
When should oxygen be administered in DKA treatment?
Only to children with cyanosis
DKA Management Quiz: Test your knowledge on the immediate action required to prevent death or coma in untreated cases of DKA. Learn about the importance of providing rapid isotonic fluid, monitoring for fluid volume excess and cerebral edema, and administering regular insulin. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of DKA management!
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