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