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A hormone that converts glucose into energy for the body Correct answer-Insulin
What is Hypoglycemia? Correct answer-low blood sugar (glucose)
A condition that occurs when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood
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Caregiver exam; Questions & Answers 100%
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A hormone that converts glucose into energy for the body Correct answer-Insulin
What is Hypoglycemia? Correct answer-low blood sugar (glucose)
A condition that occurs when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood
supply. Correct answer-Shock
High blood pressure, measuring 140/90 or higher Correct answer-hypertension
Person on bed rest, what kind of bed do you make? Correct answer-occupied
Pulse taken on the top of the foot is? Correct answer-pedal pulse
What is Hyperglycemia? Correct answer-High blood glucose HBG (sugar)
Pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin and/or resistance to insulin causing HBG
Chest pain, pressure, or discomfort is called angina or angina pectoris? Correct answer-
true
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump
effectively; blood backs up instead of circulating Correct answer-true
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder that may be caused by bacterial infection?
Correct answer-true
Epilepsy is an illness of the brain that produces seizures? Correct answer-true
The term "sliding scale" refers to the progressive increase in the pre-meal or nighttime insulin
dose, based on pre-defined blood glucose ranges. Correct answer-true
Hemiplegia Correct answer-Paralysis on one side of the body
Movement of joint or exercises that are done by a physical therapist Correct answer-
PROM
Proper body alignment is important for a resident confined to a bed to promote recovery,
prevent injury to muscles and joints. Correct answer-true
A licensed medical professional who has a master's degree; develops a plan of care for
communication disorders, teaches exercises to improve or overcome speech impediments, and
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