West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam Study Guide with Questions and Solutions

West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam Study Guide with Questions and Solutions Hypoglycemia ANSWER Rapid onset, pale cool and moist skin, absent thirst and hunger, normal blood pressure and breathing. Hyperglycemia ANSWER Gradual onset, warm and dry skin, intense thirst and hunger, rapid and weak pulse, restlessness, progression to coma, abnormal or slurred speech, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Diabetic Ketoacidosis ANSWER Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, body aches, altered mental status, or unconsciousness. The three P's ANSWER Polydipsia (excess thirst) Polyuria (excess urination) Polyphagia (excess hunger) If a patient is coming at you with a baseball bat & is screaming at you what should you do? ANSWER Leave the scene and wait for the police to arrive. When getting a SAMPLE history of a diabetic patient "the MOST important" question to ask? ANSWER If they've had any recent illnesses or stress How can you tell the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in an unresponsive patient? ANSWER Check for skin signs, breath odor, and vomiting. Hyperglycemia will cause warm and dry skin