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CNA 2023

Chapter 37 Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

QuestionAnswer
Which means low blood sugar? Hypoglycemia
In diabetes, the body lack or is unable to use: Insulin.
Which type of diabetes is most common in children and young adults Type 1
What type of diabetes presents a risk to adults over 45? Type 2
What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes? Being over-weight and hypertension
Type 1 diabetes is treated with: insulin therapy, healthy eating and exercise.
Persons with diabetes need: good foot care
Which of the following are common signs of diabetes? Increased thirst and urination
A resident has diabetes. The person's care plan includes measures to prevent hypoglycemia. Which will increase the person's blood sugar level? Too little exercise
If not corrected, hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can lead to: death
Which is a disease in which stomach contests flow back from the stomach into the esophagus? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
The most common symptom of GERD is: heartburn
Which is a risk factor for GERD? Smoking
A pouch that bulges outward through a weak spot in the colon is called a: diverticulum
Which is a risk factor for diverticulosis? Being over 60 years old
A resident is vomiting. which action is correct? Follow standard precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
A person has vomited. Which will promote comfort? Oral hygiene
A person has vomited. Which action is correct? Measure the amount of vomitus
Risk factors for gallstones include which of the following? Cholesterol=lowering drugs
Signs and/or symptoms that indicate a resident may be experiencing a gallbladder attack include: nausea and vomiting
Hepatitis A is spread by: the fecal-oral route
Hepatitis B, C and D are spread by: contaminated blood
Which is a sign of hepatitis? Light-colored stools
IV drug users are at risk for which of the following types of hepatitis B
Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for which of the following reasons? The infected person may not have symptoms.
Treatment of hepatitis A involves which of the following? Rest and fluids
When caring for person with hepatitis, you need to practice which of the following? Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
High-risk sexual activity is associated with all of the following types of hepatitis except hepatitis E True
Emesis is the same as vomitus True
A resident has diabetes. The person's care plan includes measures to prevent hyperglycemia. Which will decrease the person's blood sugar level? Increasing the person's exercise
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