ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Hypertonic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic Coma

Question 1

HHNK looks like DKA, but it has____

Answer 1

no ketone acidosis

Question 2

diff between HHNK & DKA?

Answer 2

HHNK= no fat break down= no ketone acid= not in acidosis

Question 3

This person is making just enough insulin so they are not breaking down___.

what kind of diabetic is this usually?

Answer 3

body fat

type 2 because they are able to produce insulin

Question 4

will this patient have kussmaul’s respirations? why?

Answer 4

no; they are not acidodic

Question 5

in the NCLEX world:

type 1 experiences____

type 2 experiences___

Answer 5

DKA

HHNK