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magmichele12

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A type of diabetes that typically develops later in life and is related to age, genetics, and obesity is known as:
 
  a. Type I diabetes
  b. Type II diabetes
  c. Hypoglycemia
  d. Hyperosmotic hyperglycemia

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason to interrupt the ITLS primary survey?
 
  A) Cardiac arrest B) Airway obstruction
  C) Respiratory arrest D) Scene danger


ttt030911

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
Rationale: a. Type I diabetes is typically referred to as juvenile diabetes and develops at or shortly after birth.
b. Correct.
c. Hypoglycemia is a diabetic emergency related to low blood sugar.
d. HHNK is a diabetic emergency that results from prolonged increased blood sugar levels.

Answer to Question 2

C


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