The correct answers are A. Tremors, B. Diaphoresis, and F. Altered mental status.
Key Concept: Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) produces two major categories of symptoms:
Caused by epinephrine release in response to low blood sugar:
Tremors (A)
Diaphoresis (B)
Tachycardia
Anxiety
Caused by lack of glucose to the brain:
NREMT-aligned references state:
“Hypoglycemia presents with diaphoresis, tremors, and altered mental status.”
“Low blood glucose affects brain function, causing confusion and decreased LOC.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
C. Abdominal pain❌ Not typical of hypoglycemia
D. Poor skin turgor❌ Indicates dehydration, not hypoglycemia
E. Rapid deep breaths (Kussmaul respirations)❌ Associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (hyperglycemia)
Exact Extracts (NREMT-aligned EMT educational references):
“Signs of hypoglycemia include diaphoresis, tremors, and altered mental status.”
“The brain requires glucose; deficiency leads to neurologic symptoms.”
“Adrenergic symptoms occur due to epinephrine release.”
Clinical Priority Summary:
Hypoglycemia is characterized by adrenergic symptoms (tremors, sweating) and neurologic impairment, making A, B, and F the correct answers.
[References:, NREMT EMT Education Standards – Medical Emergencies (Endocrine) , NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) , AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (NREMT-aligned) , ======================, ]
