911 Scenario - Questions

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9-1-1 Scenario: Diabetic

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1: This patient is a known diabetic. For your initial assessment, is it important to know what type of diabetes that this patient has been diagnosed with? Is this an emergency?
	A: Only Type I Diabetes, IDD (insulin dependent diabetes) is an emergency.
	B: Type II Diabetes, NIDD (non-insulin dependent diabetes) is not an emergency.
	C: Both types are an emergency.
	D: Any types of diabetes with altered level of consciousness/unconsciousness and seizures is an emergency.

2: What is the jerking called described by the reporting party during the seizure?
	A: Tonic
	B: Clonic
	C: Tonic Clonic
	D: Asystole

3: What consideration is important to manage when the patient is audibly snoring?
	A: Pulse
	B: Level of consciousness
	C: Oxygen saturation
	D: Airway patency

4: Is oral glucose paste indicated for this patient?
	A: Yes, any sugar can help.
	B: Yes, he is breathing and snoring.
	C: No, the glucose paste may obstruct the airway.
	D: No, give liquid such as orange juice.