Emt Medical Fisdap Study Guide Questions and
Answers.
Ateriovenus shunt - Correct Answer Artificial device allows an artery to flow to a vein
without moving through capillaries.
Complications of renal dialysis - Correct Answer Hypotension, muscle cramps, nausea
and vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and infection at the access site.
What does insulin do - Correct Answer When you eat, insulin is secreted from the
pancreas. Insulin opens up the cell for sugar.
Hypoglycemia - Correct Answer Lack of sugar in the blood. Can be deadly.
Treatment for low blood sugar - Correct Answer Oral glucose.
Hyperglycemia (Diabetes) - Correct Answer An excess amount of sugar in the blood. Too
little insulin makes cells unable to absorb glucose. Cell switch from normal metabolism to
abnormal metabolism. It begins to breakdown fat. It begins to create Ketone in the body.
Ketone is very acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to their breath.
Treatment for Hyperglycemia - Correct Answer Rapidly transport to the hospital.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology - Correct Answer Causes Kussmaul
Respirations (Rapid, Deep breaths) Increased blood sugar, fruity smelling breath.
Acidosis - Correct Answer The accumulation of acids in the body
High Blood Sugar long term effects - Correct Answer Blindness, Neuropathy(Nerve
Damage), Necrosis(tissue death), Lose Limbs, Kidney Problems Commonly silent MIs
Hypoglycemic Crisis Blood Sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar Below 40
Hypoglycemia blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 40-80
Normal Blood Sugar - Correct Answer Blood sugar 80-120
, Hyperglycemia blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 120-400
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNC)
blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 400-800
Hyperglycemic Crisis blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 800-up
Hyperglycemia Signs & Symptoms - Correct Answer Kussmaul respirations (rapid, deep
respirations), Dehydration, as indications of dry warm skin "tenting". Sunken eyes. A
sweet or fruity odor or the breath, caused by Ketones. A rapid, weak pulse (tready) A
normal or slightly low blood pressure. Varying degrees of unresponsiveness. Weakness,
nausea, and vomiting. Polyuria (excessive urination), Polydipsia (excessive thirst),
Polyphagia (excessive eating) Restlessness, possibly progressing to coma; abnormally
slurred speech; unsteady gait(movement).
Hyperglycemia Caused by - Correct Answer Patient is not under medical treatment
Takes an insufficient amount of insulin,
Excessive eating
Undergoing stress that may cause infection, illness, overexertion, fatigue, or drinking
alcohol.
#1 cause of diabetic death in pediatrics - Correct Answer Cerebral edema caused by
hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia Signs and symptoms - Correct Answer Pale, moist skin (Clammy
Diaphoresis sweating), Dizziness, headache, Rapid pulse, Normal to low blood pressure,
altered metal status, (Acting drunk mean, aggressive, confused, lethargic, or unusual
behavior.) Anxious or combative behavior, Hunger, Seizure, fainting, or coma, weakness
on one side of the body (may mimic stroke) Rapid changes in mental status.
Hypoglycemic Crisis caused by - Correct Answer Taken too much insulin,
Taken a regular dose of insulin but has not eaten enough food,
Answers.
Ateriovenus shunt - Correct Answer Artificial device allows an artery to flow to a vein
without moving through capillaries.
Complications of renal dialysis - Correct Answer Hypotension, muscle cramps, nausea
and vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and infection at the access site.
What does insulin do - Correct Answer When you eat, insulin is secreted from the
pancreas. Insulin opens up the cell for sugar.
Hypoglycemia - Correct Answer Lack of sugar in the blood. Can be deadly.
Treatment for low blood sugar - Correct Answer Oral glucose.
Hyperglycemia (Diabetes) - Correct Answer An excess amount of sugar in the blood. Too
little insulin makes cells unable to absorb glucose. Cell switch from normal metabolism to
abnormal metabolism. It begins to breakdown fat. It begins to create Ketone in the body.
Ketone is very acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to their breath.
Treatment for Hyperglycemia - Correct Answer Rapidly transport to the hospital.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology - Correct Answer Causes Kussmaul
Respirations (Rapid, Deep breaths) Increased blood sugar, fruity smelling breath.
Acidosis - Correct Answer The accumulation of acids in the body
High Blood Sugar long term effects - Correct Answer Blindness, Neuropathy(Nerve
Damage), Necrosis(tissue death), Lose Limbs, Kidney Problems Commonly silent MIs
Hypoglycemic Crisis Blood Sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar Below 40
Hypoglycemia blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 40-80
Normal Blood Sugar - Correct Answer Blood sugar 80-120
, Hyperglycemia blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 120-400
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNC)
blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 400-800
Hyperglycemic Crisis blood sugar level - Correct Answer Blood sugar 800-up
Hyperglycemia Signs & Symptoms - Correct Answer Kussmaul respirations (rapid, deep
respirations), Dehydration, as indications of dry warm skin "tenting". Sunken eyes. A
sweet or fruity odor or the breath, caused by Ketones. A rapid, weak pulse (tready) A
normal or slightly low blood pressure. Varying degrees of unresponsiveness. Weakness,
nausea, and vomiting. Polyuria (excessive urination), Polydipsia (excessive thirst),
Polyphagia (excessive eating) Restlessness, possibly progressing to coma; abnormally
slurred speech; unsteady gait(movement).
Hyperglycemia Caused by - Correct Answer Patient is not under medical treatment
Takes an insufficient amount of insulin,
Excessive eating
Undergoing stress that may cause infection, illness, overexertion, fatigue, or drinking
alcohol.
#1 cause of diabetic death in pediatrics - Correct Answer Cerebral edema caused by
hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia Signs and symptoms - Correct Answer Pale, moist skin (Clammy
Diaphoresis sweating), Dizziness, headache, Rapid pulse, Normal to low blood pressure,
altered metal status, (Acting drunk mean, aggressive, confused, lethargic, or unusual
behavior.) Anxious or combative behavior, Hunger, Seizure, fainting, or coma, weakness
on one side of the body (may mimic stroke) Rapid changes in mental status.
Hypoglycemic Crisis caused by - Correct Answer Taken too much insulin,
Taken a regular dose of insulin but has not eaten enough food,
