| * Required Information |
|
|
|
| 1. Fill in the chart of normal recommended blood sugar levels with the missing numbers: |
| Before Meals |
| At Bedtime |
|
|
| 2. Write the four parts of diabetic treatment: |
| a. |
c. |
| b. |
d. |
|
| 3. If a diabetic person becomes weak, tired, and dizzy, you should first: (choose one) |
a. Have her lie down until it wears off
b. Give her something sweet to drink
c. Call 91
|
| 4. Diabetics should never eat candy, ice cream, or cake. |
| TrueFalse |
| 5. You should call 911 if a diabetic has the following symptoms: (choose one) |
a. Confusion and personality change
b. Weakness and dizziness
c. Fruity-smelling breath or deep, gasping breathing
d. Itchy skin
|
| 6. Having high levels of sugar in the blood over a long period of time can cause heart disease, blindness, and loss of feeling in the feet. |
| TrueFalse |
| 7. For most people, blood sugar is too low if it reads less than on a glucose meter. |
| 8. For most people, blood sugar is too high if it reads more than on a glucose meter. |
| 9. All diabetics must take insulin shots.
TrueFalse |
| 10. All diabetics should monitor their blood sugar, control their diet, exercise, and take their medicines. |
| TrueFalse |
| 11. If you notice sores or wounds on the or of a diabetic, you must report them to your supervisor or a medical person. |
| 12. Low blood sugar can cause heart attacks and strokes in the elderly.
TrueFalse |
|
|
|
|
|
|