Australian First Aid Practice Exam

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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Hypoglycaemia?

Paleness

Warm, dry skin

The symptom warm, dry skin is not typically associated with hypoglycaemia. In cases of hypoglycaemia, the body's response to low blood sugar levels often includes signs that indicate sympathetic nervous system activation, which typically manifests as cool, clammy skin rather than warm and dry.

When a person experiences hypoglycaemia, the body may produce adrenaline, leading to symptoms such as increased paleness, profuse sweating, a rapid pulse, and feelings of anxiety. These responses are part of the body's fight-or-flight reaction to low glucose levels, aimed at restoring normal function by alerting the person to eat and raise blood sugar. Thus, the presence of warm, dry skin would be more indicative of conditions such as hyperglycaemia or dehydration rather than hypoglycaemia.

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Profuse sweating

Rapid pulse

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