PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
DIABETES 1
DIABETES 2
HEALTH RELATED TASKS
VITAL SIGNS
100
PHANTOM SENSATION
What is itching and tingling in the area where a limb in amputated
100
Occurs when the pancreas does not secrete an adequate insulin supply to keep blood sugar in the normal range
What is Diabetes?
100
Blood sugar reading of 310
What is hyperglycemia?
100
The Sims' position
What is the left lateral position when giving an enema
100
The pressure against the arteries caused by the pumping (contraction) of the heart muscle
What is systolic blood pressure?
200
Stand on weaker side
What is the place the HHA should stand when assisting a patient with a one sided weakness
200
Insulin reaction
What is the hypoglycemia that occurs when there is too much insulin in the blood stream
200
Neuropathy and poor circulation
What are complications of Diabetes
200
Fluid buildup under the skin causing an itchy rash and skin breakdown
What is stasis dermatitis?
200
A pulse of 125 and respiratory rate of 30
What is an abnormal pulse and resp rate?
300
To maintain muscle strength and flexibility, and to promote circulation
What is the purpose of range of motion?
300
Dehydrated, thirsty, frequent urination, fatigue
What are symptoms of hyperglycemia (Diabetes)?
300
A foot care "no no" for diabetics
What is clipping toenails
300
Device that delivers medicine in a fine mist that is inhaled
What is a nebulizer
300
Medical name for a blood pressure cuff
What is a sphygmomanometer?
400
Positioning to aid the patient to clear his lungs of mucus
What is postural drainage
400
Blood sugar reading 99
What is a normal blood sugar?
400
Areas of the body that bear body weight
What are pressure points
400
A blood pressure of 80/40
What is hypotension?
500
To achieve and maintain the highest level of independence possible for the patient
What is the goal of rehabilitation
500
A Blood sugar reading of 58
What is hypoglycemia?
500
Time to call the supervisor
What is when a new symptom or problem is noted, such as skin breakdown or a "critical high" blood sugar reading?
500
Closed wound
What is a wound that does not require a sterile dressing procedure and is at low risk for infection
500
Contain mercury, a dangerous substance
What is a mercury containing thermometer
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