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