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EMT Chapter 20: Endocrine Emergencies Flashcards

EMT Chapter 20: Endocrine Emergencies Flashcards

This quiz focuses on endocrine and hematologic emergencies as outlined in EMT Chapter 20. It includes key concepts related to diabetes, symptoms, and emergency responses. Test your knowledge with flashcards designed to enhance your understanding of these critical conditions.

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EMT Chapter 20: Endocrine Emergencies Flashcards

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  1. Question 1
    • Is significantly hyperglycemic.
    • Has a urinary tract infection.
    • Has overdosed on her insulin.
    • Has a low BG level.
  2. Question 2
    • Assist the patient's ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
    • Position the patient on his side and give oxygen via non-rebreathing mask.
    • Place a thin layer of oral glucose between his cheek and gums.
    • Administer oxygen by nasal cannula and assess his BG level.
  3. Question 3
    • Retreat at once and call law enforcement.
    • Be assertive and talk the patient down.
    • Calm him down so you can assess him.
    • Contact medical control for instructions.
  4. Question 4
    • Transport only with close, continuous monitoring en route.
    • Assist him with his insulin injection and reassess him.
    • Contact medical control and administer oral glucose.
    • Request a paramedic ambulance to administer IV glucose.
  5. Question 5
    • Suspect that he has intracranial bleeding, assist his ventilations, and transport rapidly to an appropriate hospital.
    • Suspect that he has internal bleeding and is in shock, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport at once.
    • Administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed secondary assessment at the scene, and transport promptly.
    • Administer oxygen via a non-rebreathing mask, apply oral glucose in between his cheek and gum, and transport.
  6. Question 6
    • A heart attack.
    • An acute stroke.
    • Hyperglycemia.
    • Hypoglycemia.
  7. Question 7
    • Deep and rapid breathing.
    • Restlessness and irritability.
    • Rapid and weak pulse.
    • Hypotension and tachycardia.
  8. Question 8
    • Administer oral glucose.
    • Provide ventilatory support.
    • Transport immediately.
    • Treat her for hyperglycemia.
  9. Question 9
    • Warm, dry skin; irritability; bradycardia; and rapid respirations.
    • Cold, clammy skin; bradycardia; hunger; and deep, rapid respirations.
    • Cool, clammy skin; weakness; tachycardia; and rapid respirations.
    • Warm, dry skin; hunger; abdominal pain; and deep, slow respirations.
  10. Question 10
    • Mass excretion of glucose by the kidneys.
    • Disorder of glucose metabolism.
    • Lack of insulin production in the pancreas.
    • Abnormally high blood glucose level.
  11. Question 11
    • Insulin is not available in the body.
    • Blood glucose levels rapidly fall.
    • The pancreas produces excess insulin.
    • The cells rapidly metabolize glucose.
  12. Question 12
    • Polydipsia.
    • Dysphasia.
    • Dyspepsia.
    • Polyphagia.
  13. Question 13
    • Found within the red blood cells and is responsible for carrying oxygen.
    • A key component of the blood and is produced in response to an infection.
    • The fluid portion of the blood that transports cells throughout the body.
    • Essential for the formation of clots, such as when vessel damage occurs.
  14. Question 14
    • Has documented hypoglycemia and an absent gag reflex.
    • Is unresponsive, even in the absence of a history of diabetes.
    • Has an altered mental status and a history of diabetes.
    • Has a BG level that is less than 100 mg/dL.
  15. Question 15
    • Various cancers.
    • Pulmonary embolism.
    • Acute arterial rupture.
    • Hemorrhagic stroke.
  16. Question 16
    • Glyburide (Micronase).
    • Tolbutamide (Orinase).
    • Supplemental insulin.
    • Diet and exercise.
  17. Question 17
    • Low BG levels result in cellular dehydration.
    • High blood sugar levels cause permanent kidney damage.
    • They drink excess amounts of water due to dehydration.
    • Excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys.
  18. Question 18
    • Checking the medications expiration date.
    • Requesting permission from medical control.
    • Assessing the patient's mental status.
    • Ensuring the absence of a gag reflex.
  19. Question 19
    • Takes too much of his or her prescribed insulin.
    • Eats a regular meal followed by mild exertion.
    • Markedly overeats and misses an insulin dose.
    • Misses one or two prescribed insulin injections.
  20. Question 20
    • 80 and 120 mg/dL.
    • 130 and 150 mg/dL.
    • 60 and 80 mg/dL.
    • 160 and 200 mg/dL.
  21. Question 21
    • A conscious 37-year-old female with nausea and vomiting.
    • A semiconscious 40-year-old female without a gag reflex.
    • A confused 55-year-old male with tachycardia and pallor.
    • An unconscious 33-year-old male with cool, clammy skin.
  22. Question 22
    • Is typically treated with medications such as metformin.
    • Is defined as a BG level that is less than 120 mg/dL.
    • Is a condition in which no insulin is produced by the body.
    • Typically occurs in patients between 50 and 70 years of age.
  23. Question 23
    • Presence of a medical identification tag.
    • Rate of the patient's pulse.
    • Patient's mental status.
    • Rate and depth of breathing.
  24. Question 24
    • If there is a family history of diabetes or related conditions.
    • Approximately how much water the patient drank that day.
    • If he or she has had any recent illnesses or excessive stress.
    • The name of the physician who prescribed his or her insulin.
  25. Question 25
    • Depression.
    • Blindness.
    • Alcoholism.
    • Hepatitis B.
  26. Question 26
    • Weight loss and polyuria.
    • Weight gain and edema.
    • Low BG level.
    • Total lack of appetite.
  27. Question 27
    • Because of their abnormal shape, red blood cells in patients with sickle cell disease are less apt to lodge in a blood vessel.
    • Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes the blood to clot too quickly.
    • In sickle cell disease, the red blood cells are abnormally shaped and less able to carry oxygen.
    • The red blood cells of patients with sickle cell disease are round and contain hemoglobin.
List of Flashcards24 flashcards
  1. Card 1
    HintHigh blood sugar can cause these problemsMemory TipHigh sugar, lots of pee
  2. Card 2
    HintBreathing issues in a diabetic patient might need immediate helpMemory TipBag-valve for breathing
  3. Card 3
    HintPatient safety and your safety are importantMemory TipSafety first
  4. Card 4
    HintGet approval before giving glucoseMemory TipCheck with doctor
  5. Card 5
    HintBrain bleeding is a critical concernMemory TipFast transport, brain bleed
  6. Card 6
    HintSymptoms could be a heart issueMemory TipTreat like a heart attack
  7. Card 7
    HintBreathing changes signal a critical problemMemory TipFast breathing, metabolic issue
  8. Card 8
    HintLow blood sugar can cause these symptomsMemory TipLow sugar, cold and fast
  9. Card 9
    HintProblem with how the body uses sugarMemory TipSugar problem, not enough insulin
  10. Card 10
    HintA severe type of diabetesMemory TipSevere diabetes, insulin absent
  11. Card 11
    HintEating more than usualMemory TipHungry all the time
  12. Card 12
    HintOxygen carrier in the bloodMemory TipOxygen transport in blood
  13. Card 13
    HintGiving glucose to someone who can't eatMemory TipSugar, but watch for gags or unresponsiveness
  14. Card 14
    HintBlood clotting problemsMemory TipBlood clot problems, lung issue
  15. Card 15
    HintLifestyle changes for controlling sugarMemory TipLifestyle modifications for Type 2
  16. Card 16
    HintFrequent urinationMemory TipFrequent urination, glucose excess
  17. Card 17
    HintImportant steps before giving oral glucoseMemory TipCheck expiry and medical control
  18. Card 18
    HintToo much insulin, not enough foodMemory TipToo much insulin, low sugar
  19. Card 19
    HintHealthy blood sugar rangeMemory TipNormal glucose range
  20. Card 20
    HintHelp someone with low blood sugarMemory TipLow sugar, treat with glucose
  21. Card 21
    HintThe body can't make its own insulinMemory TipPancreas doesn't make insulin
  22. Card 22
    HintDifferent breathing patterns mean different issuesMemory TipBreathing helps distinguish problems
  23. Card 23
    HintDiabetes can affect many parts of the bodyMemory TipLong-term diabetes issues
  24. Card 24
    HintBlood cell disorder affecting oxygen transportMemory TipSickle shaped blood cells

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