Obesity
Excess amount of body fat
Insulin aspart is a type of ______ -acting insulin.
Rapid
What percentage of adults over the age of 18 in the US have hypertension?
45%
The 3 macronutrients are _____, ________, & _____________.
fats, proteins, and carbs
This ethical principle refers to an individual's right to self-determination.
Autonomy
A BMI higher than this qualifies as obesity
30.0
This type of diabetes is characterized by the body's failure to produce insulin due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Type 1 diabetes
Hypertension is classified as a BP of _______ or higher.
130/80
The muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive tract are known as ________.
Peristalsis
These are the 5 rights of medication administration.
Dose, Route, Time, Patient, Medication
List 3 risk factors for obesity
Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, HTN, High Cholesterol, Sleep Apnea
This acute complication of Type 1 diabetes is characterized by severe hyperglycemia, ketones in the urine, and metabolic acidosis
DKA
List 3 risk factors for hypertension
Sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol use, obesity, age, stress, family history, unhealthy diet (high in sodium and fatty food)
This nutrient group should make up 45%-65% of total daily calories and is the body's primary fuel source
Carbohydrates
This renal disorder can often be caused by strep throat.
Glomerulonephritis
This type of surgery is often used in the treatment of obese patients
Bariatric surgery
This condition is a leading cause of foot ulcers in patient's with diabetes. It is defined as nerve damage as a result of chronic hyperglycemia.
Diabetic Neuropathy
List 3 complications of hypertension
Heart disease, stroke and cognitive impairment, kidney failure, vision damage or loss
This macromineral contributes to fluid balance, muscle function, and nerve transmission and can be found in tomatoes, spinach, kale, and whole grains.
Potassium
These lab tests can be used to detect liver injury (aka, these are liver funx tests)
AST and ALT
What percent of Hawaiʻi's population has obesity?
26%
The nurse should educate their patient to use this technique to prevent lipodystrophy at injection site.
Rotating injection sites
This is the mechanism by which diuretics help to treat hypertension
Help the body to excrete salt and water which lowers blood volume and decreases pressure against the walls of the artery
This vitamin contributes to fighting off infection and aids in keeping red blood cells healthy
Vitamin E
When assessing pain in a 3 y/o who is non-verbal, the nurse should utilize this specialized pain scale that relies on observation of facial expression, leg movement, activity, cry, and consolability.
FLACC scale