DKA vs. HHS
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- Q1This complication is found mainly in Type 2 diabetics?HHSDKA30sEditDelete
- Q2HHS would have all of the following signs and symptoms EXCEPT?Blood glucose >600 mg/dLPolyuriaKussmaul breathingDry mucous membranes30sEditDelete
- Q3This condition happens gradually and is more likely to affect older adults?HHSDKA30sEditDelete
- Q4A patient has an infection and reports not checking their blood glucose or regularly taking Metformin. What condition is this patient MOST at risk for?DKAmetabolic acidosisHHSmetabolic alkalosis30sEditDelete
- Q5Which patient population is most at risk for DKA?Newly diagnosed diabeticOlder-adults with Type 2 diabetesMiddle-aged adults who are obese30sEditDelete
- Q6TRUE OR FALSE. Osmotic diuresis is present in HHS & DKA due to the kidney's inability to reabsorb the excessive glucose which causes glucose to leak into the urine which in turn causes extra water & electrolytes to be excreted.FalseTrue30sEditDelete
- Q7Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?PolydipsiaPositive Ketones in the urineAbdominal PainOliguria30sEditDelete
- Q8A patient experiencing DKA is on an insulin drip & their current glucose level is 300. In addition, to the insulin drip the patient also has 5% Dextrose 0.45% NS infusing in the right antecubital vein. Which of the following patient s/s causes concern?Patient is nauseous.Patient's skin and mucous membranes are dry.Patient has a potassium level of 2.3Patient complains of thirst.30sEditDelete
- Q9A patient is being discharged home after recovering from HHS. Which statement by the patient requires patient re-education about this condition?"It is important I take my medication as prescribed.""This condition happens suddenly without any warning signs.""If I become sick I will monitor my blood glucose more frequently and drink lots of fluids.""I will monitor my blood glucose levels regularly."30sEditDelete