Diabetes Mellitus Quiz
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What is diabetes mellitus?

  • A hormonal imbalance unrelated to blood sugar levels
  • A disorder causing low blood glucose levels
  • A condition resulting from excess insulin production
  • A group of diseases affecting blood sugar utilization (correct)

    • What is the main source of energy for the brain?

  • Protein
  • Fats
  • Vitamins
  • Glucose (correct)

    • How does insulin function in the body?

  • Prevents sugar from entering cells and raises blood sugar levels
  • Enables sugar to enter cells and lowers blood sugar levels (correct)
  • Converts sugar into fat and stores it in the liver
  • Increases blood sugar levels and provides energy to the brain

    • What does diabetes mellitus result from?

    <p>Defects in insulin secretion or action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does glucose come from?

    <p>Food and the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide?

    <p>Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do falls occur more often among older adults?

    <p>Increased fall risk factors with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fall defined as?

    <p>A sudden, unintentional event resulting in coming to rest on the ground or lower level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major safety concern for the elderly at home?

    <p>Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role can nurses play in preventing falls among the elderly?

    <p>Helping recognize risk factors, planning coping strategies, and modifying the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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