Question | Answer |
Hyperglycemia is a; | Blood condition of excessive sugar (glucose) |
Hypoglycemia is a; | Blood condition of deficient sugar (glucose) |
Hyperglycemia is a sign (Sx) of; | Diabetes Mellitus (DM) |
Hypoglycemia is a sign (Sx) of; | Insulin shock |
Sx and SX of Hyperglycemia; | 1.Polyuria
2.Glycosuria
3.Polydispia
4.Ketonuria
5.Fatigue
6.Poor wound healing
7.WT - weight lose |
Polyuria is; | Excessive urination |
Glycosuria is; | Sugar in the urine |
Polydipsia is; | Excessive thirst |
Ketonuria is; | Ketones (acetone) in the urine |
Fatigue is; | Loss of energy |
Sx and SX of Hypoglycemia; | 1.Shallow breathing
2.Diaphoresis
3.Syncope
4.LOC |
Diaphoresis os; | Excessive sweating |
LOC stands fro | Loss Of Consciousness |
The device used to measure blood sugar (BS) is; | A glucometer |
3 common glucometers include; | 1.Accu-Check
2.Free Style
3.One Touch |
Blood sugar (BS) test supplies include; | 1.Glucometer
2.Glucometer test strips
3.Lancets (manual/safety lancets)
4.Alcohol swabs
5.Sterile 2x2 gauze
6.Exam gloves
7.Biohazard container |
SMBG stands for; | Self Monitoring Blood Glucose |
Alternate sites to obtain blood for BS testing include; | 1.Palm
2.Thigh
3.Calf
4.Upper arm
5.Forearm |
The 'Yellow' window on a BS test strip should be; | completely filled with blood |
A 'Normal' BS range is; | 70-130 mg/dL a.c. (before meal)
< 180 mg/dL two (2) hrs p.c. (after meal) |
Other tests for DM include; | 1.GTT - Glucose tolerance
2.PPBS - Postprandial Blood Sugar
3.FBS - Fasting Blood Sugar
4.A1c (HbA1c) - 6-12 wk average of BS
5.Fructosamine - 3 wk avg. glucose levels |
GTT is a; | Blood Glucose Tolerance Test |
PPBS is; | Postperandial blood sugar |
FBS is; | Fasting Blood Sugar |
A1c is a; | 6-12 wk average of blood sugar ranges |
The A1c normal range is; | 4%-6% (>7% = DM) |
A Fructosamine test is; | 3 wk avg of glucose levels |