WorksheetsAcute Emergencies of Diabetes - DKA
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are the diagnostic criteria for DKA?
Blood glucose > 11 mmol/L, Ketones > 3 mmol/L, pH < 7.3
Blood glucose > 33.3 mmol/L, Ketones > 3 mmol/L, pH < 7.3
Blood glucose > 11 mmol/L, Ketones < 3 mmol/L, pH < 7.3
Blood glucose > 33.3 mmol/L, Ketones < 3 mmol/L, pH < 7.3
Whilst examining the patient, you have noticed an abnormal breathing pattern. Which of the following is associated with DKA?
Biot’s respiration
Kussmaul breathing
Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Apneustic
Which of the following is not considered part of the investigation for DKA?
ABG
Urinalysis
PT
Urea and electrolytes
The ketone levels in the urine have shown to be strongly positive. Which of the following does the urine dipstick detect?
Acetoacetate
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Acetone
A+B
Which of the following is considered an appropriate first step when managing a patient with DKA and a blood pressure of 104/65 mmHg?
Administration of IV Insulin (0.1 units/kg/hour)
Correction of potassium with 40 mmol/L KCL
Administration of 500 mL 0.9% sodium chloride / 15 minutes
Administration of 1 L 0.9% sodium chloride / 2 hours
At what level would consider replacing potassium with 40 ml potassium chloride?
> 5.0
> 4.5
< 6.5
< 5.5
