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STARTS HERE! LEARN, PRACTICE & EXCEL!
What causes an insulin reaction? - Answer: High levels of insulin, which may result from
medications taken to control blood glucose levels


What quick first aid care can you provide to help minimize an insulin reaction? (5) - Answer:
1) Remove the athlete from all activity.
2) Give the athletes sugar, candy, pop, or fruit juice.
3) Get emergency medical assistant (if doesn't recover).
4) Monitor breathing and give CPR if needed.
5) Inform parent/guardian.


Explain the cause of ketoacidosis. - Answer: Low insulin levels may result from stress,
certain medications, too much food, or not enough exercise.


Discuss the difference between insulin reaction and diabetic ketoacidosis (4/4) - Answer:
Insulin Reaction- too high insulin; sugar levels drop; provide the athlete plenty of sugary
foods; can't participate until it is controlled/stabilized


Ketoacidosis- too low insulin; sugar levels are too high; provide athlete with plenty fluid
breaks; can't play until it is controlled/stabilized


What first aid care can you provide for early stage ketoacidosis? (5) - Answer: 1. Remove
athlete from all activity.
2. Recommend that the athlete check blood glucose levels and take insulin.
3. Send for emergency medical assistant (if doesn't recover).
4. Monitor breathing and CPR.
5. Inform parent/guardians.

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,What happens in the brain during a seizure? - Answer: Abnormal electrical activity within
the brain


List some common causes of seizures. (10) - Answer: -epilepsy
-head injuries
-brain infection or tumor
-drug abuse
-respiratory arrest
-high fever
-heatstroke
-hypoglycemia
-drug reactions
-medication discontinuation


What are the signs and symptoms of a minor/petit mal seizure? (6) - Answer: -Dazed or
inattentive manner
-Confusion
-Loss of coordination
-Possibly loss of speech
-Repetitive blinking or other small movements
-Seizures are brief lasting only seconds


What are the signs and symptoms of a major/grand mal seizure? (8) - Answer: -Eyes are
generally open
-Body appears stiff/rigid
-Muscles contract violently in spasms or convulsions (one or two minutes)
-May temporarily stop breathing or appear to not be breathing, deep breathing after seizure
-Bluish skin or lips

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, -Unresponsiveness
-Uncontrolled urination during seizure
-Temporary confusion after seizure


What are some substances that depress the central nervous system? (6) - Answer: alcohol,
narcotics, barbiturates, GHB, rohypnol, and ketamine


What are the signs and symptoms of an overdose or adverse reaction to depressants?
(11/3) - Answer: Signs:
-pale/cold/clammy skin;
-constricted pupils;
-rapid/weak pulse;
-possible unresponsiveness;
-shallow breathing;
-coma;
-seizures;
-anterograde amnesia;
-hallucinations;
-delirium;
-impaired motor function
Symptoms:
-relaxed feeling;
-fatigue;
-depression


What are some substances that stimulate the central nervous system? (2) - Answer:
cocaine and amphetamines




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