Ch. 19

Question 1

When the body’s cells do not receive the glucose they require, the body resorts to ________

Answer 1

Fats

Question 2

Normal blood glucose level ranges from _________

Answer 2

80-120

Question 3

A sickle cell-related issue that results in unintentional clot formation is known as __________

Answer 3

Vasoclusive crisis

Question 4

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the hormone _____________ is missing or ineffective

Answer 4

Insulin

Question 5

Emergency care of a patient with hematologic disorder includes _____________

Answer 5

Rapid transport-altered mental status

Providing emotional care

Placing patients in a position of comfort

Question 6

The term for excess eating as a result of cellular hunger is ___________

Answer 6

Polyphasic

Question 7

Insulin is produced by the _________________

Answer 7

Pancreas

Question 8

The patient with diabetic ketoacidosis will generally have a finger stick glucose level higher than _____________

Answer 8

400mg/dL

Question 9

Where is glycogen stores in the body

Answer 9

Liver

Question 10

The sweet or fruity odor on the breath of a patient is commonly found in what condition

Answer 10

Hyperglycemia

Question 11

What condition increases a patients risk for developing thrombophilia

Answer 11

Cancer

Question 12

Oral diabetic medications do not include

Answer 12

Insulin

Question 13

Which of the following is a contraindication to the administration of oral glucose

Answer 13

Inability to swallow

Question 14

What is the term for excessive ruination

Answer 14

Polyuria

Question 15

When fat is used as an immediate energy source, ______________ and fatty acids are formed as waste products

Answer 15

Ketones

Question 16

An African American patient complaining of severe, generalized pain may have undiagnosed ___________

Answer 16

Sickle cell disease

Question 17

The onset of hypoglycemia can occur within _________

Answer 17

Minutes

Question 18

Without, ______________ or with very low levels, brain cells rapidly suffer permanent damage

Answer 18

Glucose

Question 19

_____________ is/are a potentially life-threatening complication of hypoglycemia

Answer 19

Seizures

Question 20

Blood glucose levels are measured in _____________

Answer 20

Milligrams per second

Question 21

Diabetic ketoacidosis may develop as a result in

Answer 21

Too little insulin

Question 22

The most important step in caring for the unresponsive diabetic patient is to

Answer 22

Open the airway

Question 23

Determination of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia should be _____________

Answer 23

Based on your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of each condition

Question 24

When obtaining the medical history of a patient experiencing sickle cell crisis, you should

Answer 24

Ask the patient about recent illnesses or stress

Question 25

A DVT is a worrisome risk for patients who have had _____________

Answer 25

Joint replacement surgery

Question 26

When reassessing the diabetic patient after administration of oral glucose, watch for all of the following

Answer 26

Airway obstruction Seizures Sudden loss of consciousness

Question 27

Signs and symptoms associated with hypoglycemia include

Answer 27

Anxious or combative behavior

Question 28

Hospital interventions for hemophilia may include all of the following

Answer 28

Blood transfusions Analgesics for pain Intravenous therapy (IV)

Question 29

Because hyperglycemia is a complex metabolic condition that usually develops over time and involves all of the tissues of the body, correcting this condition may

Answer 29

Take many hours in a hospital setting

Question 30

A patient with hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia may appear to be

Answer 30

Intoxicated

Question 31

Chemical produced by a gland that regulates body organs

Answer 31

Hormone

Question 32

Inherited disease that affects red blood cells

Answer 32

Sickle cell disease

Question 33

Diabetes that usually starts in childhood; requires insulation

Answer 33

Diabetes 1

Question 34

Pathologic condition resulting from the accumulation of the acids in the body

Answer 34

Acidosis

Question 35

Hormone that enables glucose to enter the cell

Answer 35

Insulin

Question 36

State of unconsciousness resulting from several problems, including ketoacidosis, dehydration, and hyperglycemia

Answer 36

Symptomatic hyperglycemia

Question 37

Excessive urination

Answer 37

Polyuria

Question 38

A tendency to develop blood clots

Answer 38

Thrombophilia

Question 39

Study of blood-related diseases

Answer 39

Hematology

Question 40

Primary fuel, along with oxygen, for cellular metabolism

Answer 40

Glucose

Question 41

Deep, rapid breathing

Answer 41

Kussmaul respirations

Question 42

High blood sugar

Answer 42

Hyperglycemia

Question 43

Metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates is impaired

Answer 43

Diabetes mellitus

Question 44

Excessive thirst

Answer 44

Polydipsia

Question 45

Disorder that cause an inability to develop blood clots

Answer 45

Hemophilia

Question 46

Diabetes with onset later in life; may be controlled by diet and oral medication

Answer 46

Diabetes 2