endocrine system - ANSWER composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.
The pancreas is a gland in the _____...
endocrine system - ANSWER composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect
almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and
development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood.
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - ANSWER Endocrine System
The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - ANSWER Insulin , Glucagon
What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANSWER To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for
use of energy and fuel
Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - ANSWER 70-110
ketoacidosis - ANSWER excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid
diabetes mellitus - ANSWER insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects
what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - ANSWER type 1 & type 2
What is type 1 diabetes? - ANSWER insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood
What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER poor life style choices, excessive body fat, produces
insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance
How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? - ANSWER Cells become
more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in the pancreas
, that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin quickly enough to
respond to high blood sugar.
what is the different onset of hyper/hypo glycemia? - ANSWER Hyper- occurs when people with
diabetes have to much sugar
Hypo- occurs when people with diabetes have little sugar
Cause result of hyperglycemia - ANSWER cause: infection , medications, stress, high food intake
Results: check blood sugar , contact nurse
Cause result of Hypoglycemia - ANSWER Cause: nausea and vomiting, to much insulin intake, alcohol
intake , lowfood intake
QMA responsibility when a resident verbalizes S/S of hypo/Hyper glycemia? - ANSWER 1.
emmedialty take res blood sugar, 2. notify nurse 3. follow nurse instructions
QMA responsibility when a resident is alert and awake when blood sugars are to high and low? -
ANSWER 1. follow facility policy 2. notify nurse 3.follow nurse instruction
QMA's responsibility when the diabetic resident is unconscious and unable to swallow or combative.
- ANSWER 1. call 911 , 2.notify nurse 3. take res B/S 4. stay with resident until help arrives
Points to remember diabetic resident facts - ANSWER 1. to be observed closely 2. proper action
taken when changes occur 3. QMA must contact nurse with any concerns and questions
Why is diet important to diabetic - ANSWER Diet can play a significant role in diabetic management
controls Blood sugar levels, and maintain good weight
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - ANSWER Increases insulin activity ,
improves glucose tolerance and weight control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat diabetics? - ANSWER Stimulate insulin
secretion in the pancreas, decrease the amount of glucose , delays digestion of carbohydrate in diet
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