Five questions about diabetes awareness and the use of glucagon

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Five questions about diabetes awareness and the use of glucagon

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1.

What is Glucagon?
- A.
  
  A sugary soft drink that children with diabetes can safely drink
- B.
  
  A hormone produced by the body which can be artificially made into a medicine that is used to treat severe low blood sugar.
- C.
  
  A Chewable tablet that can quickly increase a person’s blood sugar
- D.
  
  An injectable medication used to treat an allergic reaction
Correct Answer
B. A hormone produced by the body which can be artificially made into a medicine that is used to treat severe low blood sugar.

Explanation
Glucagon is a hormone produced by the body that can be artificially made into a medicine. It is used to treat severe low blood sugar levels. This hormone helps to increase blood sugar levels by signaling the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream. By artificially making it into a medicine, it can be administered in cases where low blood sugar levels are life-threatening or when a person with diabetes is unable to consume carbohydrates orally.

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2.

It is safe to give a child glucagon that is conscious and speaking to you?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It is not safe to give a child glucagon if they are conscious and speaking. Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood sugar levels and is typically used in emergency situations for individuals with severe hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. If a child is conscious and able to communicate, it indicates that their blood sugar levels are not critically low and giving them glucagon could lead to an unnecessary increase in blood sugar levels, which can have adverse effects. Therefore, it is not safe to administer glucagon to a conscious and speaking child.

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3.

Symptoms of mild low blood sugar are a. Unconsciousness b. Dizziness c. Seizure d. Hunger
- A.
  
  All of the above
- B.
  
  Item a and b only
- C.
  
  Item b and d only
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Item b and d only

Explanation
The correct answer is "Item b and d only". This means that the symptoms of mild low blood sugar are only dizziness and hunger. Unconsciousness and seizures are not symptoms of mild low blood sugar.

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4.

Glucagon is injected into a persons
- A.
  
  Thigh
- B.
  
  Upper arm
- C.
  
  Abdomen
- D.
  
  Any open available site
Correct Answer
A. Thigh

Explanation
Glucagon is injected into a person's thigh because it is a large muscle with good blood supply, allowing for faster absorption of the medication. The thigh also has less fat tissue compared to the abdomen, which can interfere with the absorption of the medication. Additionally, injecting into the thigh is more convenient and accessible in emergency situations. The upper arm and abdomen can also be used as alternative injection sites, but the thigh is generally preferred.

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5.

It is important to keep a person lying flat after they have received glucagon because
- A.
  
  You do not want to move an injured person
- B.
  
  An unconscious person may vomit if you turn him/her to the side
- C.
  
  You may block their airway if you turn them to the side
- D.
  
  This is not correct. After glucagon is given, the person must be turned to the side lying position.
Correct Answer
D. This is not correct. After glucagon is given, the person must be turned to the side lying position.
6.

What is diabetes? a. A medical condition that inhibits a persons inability to produce insulin or produce enough or adequate insulin b. A disease caused by eating too much sugar c. A contagious medical condition d. A medical condition caused by becoming obese
- A.
  
  Answer a only
- B.
  
  Answer a and b only
- C.
  
  All of the above
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Answer a only

Explanation
Diabetes is a medical condition that inhibits a person's inability to produce insulin or produce enough or adequate insulin. This explanation correctly identifies diabetes as a condition related to insulin production or lack thereof, which is essential for regulating blood sugar levels. It rules out options b, c, and d, which do not accurately describe diabetes.

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Five Questions About Diabetes Awareness And The Use Of Glucagon

What is Glucagon?

It is safe to give a child glucagon that is conscious and speaking to you?

Symptoms of mild low blood sugar are a. Unconsciousness b. Dizziness c. Seizure d. Hunger

Glucagon is injected into a persons

It is important to keep a person lying flat after they have received glucagon because

What is diabetes? a. A medical condition that inhibits a persons inability to produce insulin or produce enough or adequate insulin b. A disease caused by eating too much sugar c. A contagious medical condition d. A medical condition caused by becoming obese