Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1515 (Set 47)

A person with diabetes has received a minor leg injury. What symptoms would indicate the onset of a diabetic coma?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — slurred speech and loss of coordination

Diabetic coma, or severe hyperglycemia, impairs neurological function due to metabolic imbalances. Symptoms such as slurred speech, confusion, and loss of coordination indicate progressive CNS depression requiring urgent medical evacuation consultation via Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS).

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