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 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 The symptoms of ketoacidosis (DKA) may include (choose three correct answers):1 Bleeding Abdominal pain Dehydation Vomiting Long acting insulin takes effect within 1-4 hours, and stays in the body for ___ hours.1 28-36 5-12 12-24 What are measures to manage the complications of Diabetes (choose one)?1 Healthy diet Lifestyle and exercise Eating sweets Medication All of the above Rapid acting insulin works quickly, its effects lasting generally (how long)?1 24 hours one to three hours six to eight hours 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 Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include:1 feeling weak and fatigued a reduction in sweat production a very low heart rate 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 Symptoms of hyperglycaemia may include ___ (choose one)?1 Frequent urination Sweating Increased thirst Blurred vision Fatigue All of the above The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin. True or false?1 False True 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 experiencing symptoms of hypoglycaemia Never When they are sick or stressed When experiencing symptoms of hyperglycaemia Short acting insulin should be administered 30 minutes before ___?1 Checking the BGL Sleeping Eating Hypoglycaemia is when blood glucose levels rise above 12.0 – 15.0 mmol/L. True or false?1 True False Insulin needs to be drawn up? True or False1 False True Hyperglycaemia (Hyper) is when blood glucose levels rise above 12.0 – 15.0 mmol/L. 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 Monitor levels until stabilised or ambulance arrives Give them a snack Give them a drink Dehydration occurs when blood glucose levels are low. 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 False True What is a normal blood glucose level?1 8 - 11 mmol/L 2 - 3 mmol/L 4 - 7 mmol/L Back to: Diabetes: Managing Complications and Medications
