Colorado CNA Practice Exam

With hyperglycemia from diabetes, one method the body uses to find materials for energy is to:

1. Burn fat

2. Dehydrate cells

3. Increase insulin production

4. Lower blood pressure

The correct answer is: Burn fat

Burning fat is indeed the correct method the body uses to find materials for energy in the state of hyperglycemia due to diabetes. When blood sugar levels are high, the body may become resistant to insulin, which is responsible for helping glucose enter the cells for energy. As a result, the cells become starved for glucose, prompting the body to start breaking down fat stores for energy. This process can lead to the production of ketones, which can sometimes accumulate to dangerous levels, resulting in a condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis. In contrast, the other methods listed would not effectively address the energy needs of the body under hyperglycemic conditions. Dehydrating cells does not provide energy; instead, it can lead to further complications. Increasing insulin production is typically the body's response to lower blood sugar levels, not hyperglycemia. Lowering blood pressure is unrelated to energy production and does not directly address the underlying issue of high blood glucose levels.