Caused by skipping meals, use of insulin or diabetes medication, unusual physical activity, or
excessive alcohol consumption.
Management of hypoglycemia - ANSWERGlucose tablet, juice, candy or food with sugar.
Normal HbA1c - ANSWERLower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%)
Hyperglycemia - ANSWERBlood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than 180 mg/dl after a
meal.
Hypoglycemia - ANSWERBlood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl
What is insulin shock? - ANSWERExtreme hypoglycemia
What appointment modification can be made for diabetics? - ANSWERSchedule AM appointments
after the patient has had a meal.
, What are signs of hyperglycemia? - ANSWERNausea, confusion, thirst, shortness of breath, fruity
(ketone) breath, fatigue, frequent urination.
Management of hyperglycemia - ANSWERRemind patient to take medication
What is a normal body temperature? - ANSWERAdult: 97-99 degrees (ideal is 98.6 degrees)
What is a normal pulse rate? - ANSWERAdult: 60-100 BPM
Child: 80-100 BPM
Infant: 100-160 BPM
*Taken at lateral or ventral aspect of the wrist or brachial Avery (depression at the bend/antecubital
fossa) at the elbow
Normal Respiration Rates - ANSWERAdults: 12-20 BPM
Child: 18-22 BPM
*Allow patient to rest 5 minutes before recording
What is Bradypnea? - ANSWERSlow respiratory rate
What is Tachypnea? - ANSWERRapid respiratory rate.
What is Oraquix? - ANSWERAn Amide made of Lidocaine & Prilocaine. Applied in the sulcus and takes
approx 30 second to take effect. 15-20 Duration. Maximum of 5 carpules.
Basic Life Support - ANSWERAlways check vitals before emergency call
-No Response: call emergency and get AED
-No Breath: tilt head, 10-12 rescue breaths per min.
-No Pulse: Compressions+breaths. 100-120 compressions per minute 2 inches deep.
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