Risks
What factors can cause diabetes? (Multiple answers)
What is family history and environment?
(Genetics, physically inactive, excess weight...)
Before a generalized seizure occurs, the patient may experience an unusual sensation or feeling called what?
What is aura?
The first step when responding to a person experiencing a seizure is to ensure this.
What is scene safety?
How can persisting seizures be treated?
What are medications or avoiding triggers?
The lasting effects of this condition can leave people partially paralyzed, with impaired reasoning and judgement.
What is a stroke?
This acronym is used to recognize the signs of a stroke, including facial drooping and arm weakness
What is FAST?
To care for diabetic emergencies, first perform a _____ ______ and care for any life threatening conditions.
What is a primary assessment?
Recovery for a stroke can take as long as ____ to ____.
What is weeks to years?
Generalized seizures usually last ___ to ___ minutes and produces a wide range of symptoms.
What is 1 to 3 minutes?
What is the life-threatening emergency in which very high blood sugar causes the patient to become unconscious.
What is a diabetic coma?
If a diabetic patient is conscious but confused and showing signs of hypoglycemia, you should administer this if available.
What is oral glucose?
Using a glucometer, people with type 2 diabetes can regulate and monitor what?
What is blood glucose level?
Diabetes contributes to what other conditions? (List 3)
What are vision loss, kidney failure, heart disease, periodontal (gum) disease, stroke and difficulties with wound healing.
In a stroke, what is the disorder characterized by difficulty or inability to produce or understand language, caused by injury to the areas of the brain that control language?
What is aphasia?
In the case of a stroke- if fluid or vomit is in the unresponsive patient’s mouth, how should you position the patient?
What is a side-lying recovery position?
*To allow any fluids to drain out of the mouth. You may have to remove some fluids or vomit from the patient’s mouth using a finger or suctioning equipment
Stroke survivors are often prescribed this class of medication to prevent future strokes by reducing the risk of blood clots.
What are anticoagulants or blood thinners?
*Many of these new treatments are time sensitive; therefore, you should immediately call for more advanced medical personnel.