CN Emergency Procedures & Response 5

Question 1

After giving 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate to a hypoglycemic client, when should blood glucose be rechecked?

Accepted Answer

After about 15 minutes

Answer

The rule of 15 calls for rechecking glucose about 15 minutes after treatment and repeating carbohydrate if still low.

Question 2

A client's blood glucose reads 450 mg/dL and they report fruity breath, deep rapid breathing, and nausea. What should the nutritionist suspect?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic ketoacidosis requiring emergency care

Answer

Very high glucose with fruity breath and Kussmaul respirations indicates diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency.

Question 3

Which action is appropriate when a client has a generalized seizure in the office?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hazards, cushion the head, and time the seizure

Answer

Seizure first aid means protecting the person from injury and timing the event, never restraining them or putting anything in the mouth.

Question 4

An unresponsive client who is breathing normally should be placed in which position while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

The recovery position, lying on their side

Answer

The side-lying recovery position keeps the airway open and lets vomit or fluids drain in a breathing but unresponsive person.

Question 5

A colleague splashes a concentrated cleaning chemical in their eye in the clinic kitchen. What is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15-20 minutes

Answer

Chemical eye exposures require immediate, prolonged flushing with water for at least 15-20 minutes before further care.

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