First Aid Chapter 18

A condition that results from too little insulin and too much sugar is: A) hyperglycemia. B) type II diabetes. C) type I diabetes. D) hypoglycemia.

A) hyperglycemia.

Which of the following is not characteristic of type I diabetes? A) The victim has little or no ability to produce insulin. B) It is generally controlled by diet and/or oral medication. C) It usually begins in childhood. D) Victims require daily insulin injections

B) It is generally controlled by diet and/or oral medication.

The breath of a victim with hypoglycemia will have: A) a fruity odor. B) No unusual odor C) an odor of acetone. D) a sweet odor.

B) No unusual odor

Which of the following is not a common complication from diabetes? A) blindness B) shortness of breath C) sexual dysfunction D) stroke

B) shortness of breath

You witness a car, slowly jump a curb and hit a tree. You run over to find a conscious middle-aged woman looking very intoxicated but who has no odor of alcohol on her breath. You should suspect a(n): A) head injury. B) abdominal injury. C) diabetic emergency. D) seizure.

C) diabetic emergency.

Insulin is a hormone needed to facilitate the movement of ________ out of the bloodstream and into the cell. A) iron B) carbon dioxide C) glucose (sugar) D) oxygen

C) glucose (sugar)

Diabetics face a grave physical situation when their blood glucose level is: A) too high. B) too low. C) too high or too low. D) there is no immediate danger with varying glucose levels

C) too high or too low.

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia except: A) headache. B) intense thirst. C) pale, moist skin. D) dizziness or faintness.

D) dizziness or faintness. (not right)

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia except: A) fever. B) frequent urination. C) breath that smells sweet or fruity. D) pale, moist skin.

D) pale, moist skin.

Which of the following should you avoid when caring for a victim of hypoglycemia? A) giving sugar to a victim that can't swallow B) giving sugar to a conscious victim C) spreading this contagious disease D) stopping the patient from taking his insulin

D) stopping the patient from taking his insulin ( Not right)

Hypoglycemia is the result of: A) equal amounts of insulin and glucose. B) not enough insulin, too much glucose. C) too much glucose, not enough insulin. D) too much insulin, not enough glucose.

D) too much insulin, not enough glucose.

A symptom of hyperglycemia is pale, moist skin. T/F

False

Hypoglycemia doesn't look anything like shock. T/F

False

Simply stated, diabetes mellitus is a disease in which there is too much insulin and not enough sugar. T/F

False

Type I diabetes was previously called "adult-onset" diabetes. T/F

False

Type II diabetes requires the victim to have an insulin injection daily. T/F

False

Type II diabetics have to endure this disease their entire lives. T/F

False

You should always make certain to distinguish between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia before administering sugar. T/F

False

A Type I diabetic takes insulin to control his/her diabetes. T/F

True

An undiagnosed hyperglycemic patient will experience hunger, thirst, and frequent urination. T/F

True

Gestational diabetes increases a woman's risk of delivering very large babies. T/F

True

Often a hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic victim may appear intoxicated. T/F

True

The first indication of diabetes may be a life-threatening emergency. T/F

True

When the cells of the body don't get the glucose they need, ________ are used as fuel instead. A) fat and proteins B) acids and proteins C) fats and carbohydrates D) acids and carbohydrates

A) fat and proteins

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of hyperglycemia? A) flushed, dry, warm skin B) paralysis on one side of the body C) slurred speech D) pale, moist skin

A) flushed, dry, warm skin