A 28-year-old female patient is found to be responsive to verbal stimuli only. Her roommate states that she was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and has had difficulty controlling her blood sugar level. She further tells you that the patient has been urinating excessively and has progressively worsened over the last 24 to 36 hours. On the basis of this patient’s clinical presentation, you should suspect that she:
Exam 5 review Ch 20-26

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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is significantly hyperglycemic
has a low blood glucose level.
has a urinary tract infection
has overdosed on her insulin
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The EMT should assess for hypoglycemia in small children with a severe illness or injury because:
a child’s cells do not uptake glucose as rapidly as adults’ do
children cannot store excess glucose as effectively as adults
illness or injury causes the pancreas to produce less insulin
children overproduce insulin during severe illness or injury
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A 29-year-old female presents with confusion and disorientation. Her respirations are rapid and shallow, and her pulse is 120 beats/min and thready. She is markedly diaphoretic and has an oxygen saturation of 89%. You should:
transport immediately.
administer oral glucose
provide ventilatory support
treat her for hyperglycemia
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following conditions is the diabetic patient at an increased risk of developing?
Blindness
Depression
Alcoholism
Hepatitis B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You are assessing a young male who was stung on the leg by a scorpion. He is conscious and alert, his breathing is regular and unlabored, and his blood pressure is 122/64 mm Hg. Assessment of his leg reveals a wheal surrounded by an area of redness. He states that he had a “bad reaction” the last time he was stung by a scorpion, and carries his own epinephrine auto-injector. You should:
apply high-flow oxygen, apply a chemical cold pack directly to the injection site, and transport at once.
apply high-flow oxygen, obtain approval from medical control to assist him with his epinephrine, and transport.
assess his ABCs and vital signs in 15 minutes and allow him to drive himself to the hospital if he remains stable.
apply oxygen as needed, clean the area with soap and water or a mild antiseptic, and transport him to the hospital.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately?
Diffuse urticaria
Severe hypotension
Upper airway swelling
Systemic vasodilation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following medications blocks the release of histamines?
Albuterol (Ventolin)
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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