cna ch.23

the function of insulin is to

Regulate the amount of glucose available to the cells for metabolism

type 2 diabetes useually occurs after age

35

what is a normal fasting blood glucose range for a person for a person who does not have diabetes

70 to 100 mg/di

Pre-diabetes can be delayed or prevented by

Change in diet and daily exercise

hypothyroidism can cause which of the following symptoms

bittle hair or fingernails

with hyperglycemia from diabetes one method the body usesto find materials for energy is to

burn fat

what is common symptoms of hypothyroidism

constipation

normal age related changes for the endocrine system include the following

decrease in levels of hormones signal the onset of menopause in women

what is sign of diabetes

excessive urination

____ are chemical substances created by the body that contols numerous functions

hormones

a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones is called

hyperthyroidism

one symptom of hyperthyroidism is

increased appetite

hypoglycemia is also known as

insulin reaction

which mineral required for proper thyroid gland function is found in common table salt

iodine

which of the following is a function of the endocrine system

maintains blood sugar levels

thyroid hormones primarily regulate the following

metabolism and growth

one guidline for a na who is giving foot care to a resident with diabetes is to

never apply any product between the toes

diabetes is a condition in which the_________does not produce enough insulin

pancreas

what part of the body regulates calcium and phosphate in the bloodstream

parathyroid glands

the _ gland is known as the master gland because it controls the hormone production of other glands.

pituitary gland

which of the following are signs and symptoms of diabetes select all that apply

polydipsia (excessive thirst) polyphagia (excessive hunger) polyuria (excessive urination) glucosuria (glucose in the urine) hyperglycemia(high blood sugar levels)

diabetes can lead to which of the following complications

problems with circulation

what is a common symptom of hyperthryoidism

rapid heartbeat

a diabetic resident should

recieve careful foot care

male testes secretes this hormone

testosterone

which of the following is a guidline for safe diabetic foot care

the na should inspect and clean the residents feet every day

which of the following conditions makes a person more likely to have diabetes?

the person is obese

which of the following are glands of the endocrine system? select all that apply

thyroid, pancreas, ovaries

one function of the endocrine system is to determine how quickly cells burn food for energy (true or false)

true

the most common form of diabetes is

type 2 diabetes