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