EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

While obtaining a patient history, the patient who is a diabetic tells you that they take 40 units of Lantus insulin everyday at HS, what does HS stand for?
  1. Every morning
  2. Hour of sleep
  3. With meals
  4. As needed
Explanation
Answer: B - The abbreviation HS stands for hour of sleep. In hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities the hour of sleep is generally 9pm or 2100 if they use military time.
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