Diabetes: Managing Complications and Medications Quiz Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. Hypoglycaemia is when blood glucose levels rise above 12.0 – 15.0 mmol/L. True or false?1 True False If taking rapid acting or short acting insulin, when should you check the blood glucose level?1 Upon waking up Before the injection and 2 hours after the meal that the insulin has been given Before bed Short acting insulin should be administered 30 minutes before ___?1 Eating Checking the BGL Sleeping Dehydration occurs when blood glucose levels are low. True or False?1 False True Insulin needs to be drawn up? True or False1 False True A tendency to develop infections such as thrush might be a sign of high blood glucose levels. True or false?1 True False Hyperglycaemia (Hyper) is when blood glucose levels rise above 12.0 – 15.0 mmol/L. True or false?1 True False Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State is a range of symptoms caused by a lack of glucose to the brain, leading to confusion, irrational and even aggressive behaviour. True or false?1 True False What is a normal blood glucose level?1 4 - 7 mmol/L 2 - 3 mmol/L 8 - 11 mmol/L What are measures to manage the complications of Diabetes (choose one)?1 Lifestyle and exercise Medication Eating sweets Healthy diet All of the above Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include:1 a very low heart rate a reduction in sweat production feeling weak and fatigued In addition to the individual’s care plans, when should you monitor blood glucose levels using the blood glucose meters? Choose all that apply (4)1 When they have a change in routines or eating habits When they are sick or stressed When experiencing symptoms of hypoglycaemia When experiencing symptoms of hyperglycaemia Never When giving an insulin injection you should ensure you rotate the site where you are giving it. True or False?1 True False If a person has hypoglycaemia and becomes unconscious what should you do (choose two)?1 Give them a drink Place them in recovery position (left hand side) and ensure airway is maintained Monitor levels until stabilised or ambulance arrives Give them a snack According to the course, if a person is experiencing a hypoglycaemic episode, to raise their glucose levels, they can be given how much?1 800ml of fruit juice 200ml of fruit juice 500ml of fruit juice Rapid acting insulin works quickly, its effects lasting generally (how long)?1 24 hours six to eight hours one to three hours The symptoms of ketoacidosis (DKA) may include (choose three correct answers):1 Vomiting Dehydation Bleeding Abdominal pain Long acting insulin takes effect within 1-4 hours, and stays in the body for ___ hours.1 5-12 12-24 28-36 Unopened ampoules or cartridges of insulin should be kept:1 above 40°F/ 4°C in the refrigerator at room temperature The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin. True or false?1 True False Symptoms of hyperglycaemia may include ___ (choose one)?1 All of the above Fatigue Frequent urination Blurred vision Sweating Increased thirst Back to: Diabetes: Managing Complications and Medications
