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A hormone that converts glucose into energy for the body - Insulin
What is Hypoglycemia? - low blood sugar (glucose)
A condition that occurs when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply. -
Shock
High blood pressure, measuring 140/90 or higher - hypertension
Person on bed rest, what kind of bed do you make? - occupied
Pulse taken on the top of the foot is? - pedal pulse
What is Hyperglycemia? - 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? - true
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump effectively;
blood backs up instead of circulating - true
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder that may be caused by bacterial infection? - true
Epilepsy is an illness of the brain that produces seizures? - 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. - true
Hemiplegia - Paralysis on one side of the body
Movement of joint or exercises that are done by a physical therapist - PROM
Proper body alignment is important for a resident confined to a bed to promote recovery, prevent injury
to muscles and joints. - 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 evaluates a person's
ability to swallow food and drink is called a physical therapist? - False
Difficulty swallowing is known as dysphagia? - True
The loss of function of the legs, trunk, and arms is paraplegia? - False
The wasting away, decreasing in size, and weakening of muscles from lack of use is arthritis? - False
The way a person holds and positions his or her body is body mechanics? - False
A person becomes more confused, restless and insecure late in the day especially at sundown is
experiencing? - Sun-downing syndrome
Activity therapy is a type of therapy that encourages people with Alzheimer's disease to remember and
talk about the past. - False
Phantom limb pain is pain in a limb (or extremity) that has been amputated - True
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