Emt Medical Fisdap Study Guide 2025/2026 graded A
Arteriovenous shunt - Artificial device allows an artery to flow to a vein without moving through
capillaries.
Complications of renal dialysis - Hypotension, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, hemorrhage from
the access site, and infection at the access site.
What does insulin do - When you eat, insulin is secreted from the pancreas. Insulin opens up the cell for
sugar.
Hypoglycemia - Lack of sugar in the blood. Can be deadly.
Treatment for low blood sugar - Oral glucose.
Hyperglycemia (Diabetes) - An excess amount of sugar in the blood. Too little insulin makes cells unable
to absorb glucose. Cell switch from normal metabolism to abnormal metabolism. It begins to breakdown
fat. It begins to create Ketone in the body. Ketone is very acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to
their breath.
Treatment for Hyperglycemia - Rapidly transport to the hospital.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology - Causes Kussmaul Respirations (Rapid, Deep breaths)
Increased blood sugar, fruity smelling breath.
Acidosis - The accumulation of acids in the body
High Blood Sugar long term effects - Blindness, Neuropathy(Nerve Damage), Necrosis(tissue death), Lose
Limbs, Kidney Problems Commonly silent MIs