
Chapter 19: Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which:
too much insulin is produced.
glucose utilization is impaired.
too much glucose enters the cell.
the body does not produce glucose.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A 45-year-old man with type 1 diabetes is found unresponsive. Which of the following questions is MOST important to ask his wife?
“Did he take his insulin today?”
“How long has he been a diabetic?”
“Has he seen his physician recently?”
“What kind of insulin does he take?”
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A diabetic patient presents with a blood glucose level of 310 mg/dL and severe dehydration. The patient’s dehydration is the result of:
excretion of glucose and water from the kidneys.
a deficiency of insulin that causes internal fluid loss.
an infection that often accompanies hyperglycemia.
an inability to produce energy because of insulin depletion.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which combination of factors would MOST likely cause a hypoglycemic crisis in a diabetic patient?
Eating a meal and taking insulin
Skipping a meal and taking insulin
Eating a meal and not taking insulin
Skipping a meal and not taking insulin
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A 19-year-old diabetic male was found unresponsive on the couch by his roommate. After confirming that the patient is unresponsive, you should:
suction his oropharynx.
manually open his airway.
administer high-flow oxygen.
begin assisting his ventilations.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What breathing pattern would you MOST likely encounter in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Slow and shallow
Shallow and irregular
Rapid and deep
Slow and irregular
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A woman called EMS because her 12-year-old son, who had been experiencing excessive urination, thirst, and hunger for the past 36 hours, has an altered mental status and is breathing fast. You should be MOST suspicious for:
low blood sugar.
hypoglycemia.
hypoglycemic crisis.
hyperglycemic crisis.
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