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