Author Question: Treatment of hyperglycemia should focus on: a. Administration of dextrose 50 b. Administration ... (Read 28 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Treatment of hyperglycemia should focus on:

a. Administration of dextrose 50
b. Administration of large amounts of insulin
c. Fluid administration for dehydration
d. Administration of glucagon to decrease blood sugar levels

Question 2

If the SA node fails to discharge, an electrical impulse will originate from the:

a. AV node.
b. bundle of His.
c. Purkinje network.
d. ventricles.

juiceman1987 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c
Rationale: a. Dextrose would further elevate blood sugar levels.
b. Insulin is not administered in the field and must be carefully administered according to patient need.
c. Correct.
d. Glucagon would cause an increase in blood sugar levels.

Answer to Question 2

A