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