Assessment In Action Chapter 19

Which of the following organs can rapidly sustain permanent damage when the body's glucose level is too low? A. Brain B. Heart C. Kidney D. Liver

A. Brain

Based on the information described in the scenario, which question should you ask this patient first? A. "Are you having any pain?" B. "When was the last time you ate?" C. "Do you feel short of breath?" D. "When was your last menstrual cycle?"

B. "When was the last time you ate?"

Your partner prepares to perform a fingerstick to check the patient's glucose level. A normal glucose level is: A. 20 mg/dL. B. 80 mg/dL. C. 140 mg/dL. D. 200 mg/dL.

B. 80 mg/dL.

Patients with diabetes who overexert themselves are prone to rapid: A. drops in their ability to sweat. B. increases in their blood pressure. C. drops in their blood glucose levels. D. increases in their blood glucose levels.

C. drops in their blood glucose levels.

When the concentration of glucose drops in the blood, the body will release _______, a hormone that will assist other organs in the process of converting stored sugars into usable sugars. A. insulin B. epinephrine C. glucagon D. dopamine

C. glucagon

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body's ability to metabolize _________ is impaired. A. protein B. fats C. glucose D. electrolytes

C. glucose

What other sudden onset signs and symptoms may your patient exhibit? A. A slow, bounding pulse B. Rapid, deep respirations C. Nausea and vomiting D. Pale, moist skin

D. Pale, moist skin