Metabolism

Question 1

Hypoglycemia s/s

Answer 1

cool and clammy, need some candy.
shakiness, anxiety, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness, hunger

Question 2

Hyperglycemia s/s

Answer 2

polydipsia (thirst), polyuria (urination), polyphagia (hunger), tiredness, fluid volume deficit

Question 3

Protocol for hyperglycemia

Answer 3

15/15 rule. Give 15 grams of carbohydrate, waite 15 minutes and recheck the blood sugar

Question 4

DKA manifestations

Question 5

Priority system assessment with unstable blood glucose

Answer 5

Neuromuscular assessment because with thick sugary syrup blood, the organs are not perfusing well.

Question 6

Reduce caloric intake to about 1500 per day to lose weight

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Activity/ exercise should be done how often during the week?

Answer 7

Most days of the week or 150 minutes per week

Question 8

Three main causes of DKA

Answer 8

a. intentional or unintentional missed doses of insulin
b. inadequate insulin doses due to increased metabolic needs
c. new onset of Diabetes Type I

Question 9

Treatment of DKA

Answer 9

1. Fluid replacement with isotonic normal saline
2. correction of electrolyte imbalance, focusing on monitoring and correction of decreased potassium level (hypokalemia), prior to insulin administration
3. insulin administration