Emt Medical Fisdap Study Quuestions And Answers

Emt Medical Fisdap Study Quuestions And Answers Ateriovenus shunt -Correct Answer-Artificial device allows an artery to flow to a vein without moving through capillaries. Complications of renal dialysis -Correct Answer-Hypotension, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and infection at the access site. What does insulin do -Correct Answer-When you eat, insulin is secreted from the pancreas. Insulin opens up the cell for sugar. Hypoglycemia -Correct Answer-Lack of sugar in the blood. Can be deadly. Treatment for low blood sugar -Correct Answer-Oral glucose. Hyperglycemia (Diabetes) -Correct Answer-An excess amount of sugar in the blood. Too little insulin makes cells unable to absorb glucose. Cell switch from normal metabolism to abnormal metabolism. It begins to breakdown fat. It begins to create Ketone in the body. Ketone is very acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to their breath. Treatment for Hyperglycemia -Correct Answer-Rapidly transport to the hospital. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology -Correct Answer-Causes Kussmaul Respirations (Rapid, Deep breaths) Increased blood sugar, fruity smelling breath. Acidosis -Correct Answer-The accumulation of acids in the body