Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Type II diabetes accounts for the majority of the diagnosed cases of diabetes.
2. Type I diabetes can usually be controlled with diet.
3. Heredity plays an important part in the cause of diabetes.
4. Insulin is produced in the body by the pancreas.
5. Hypoglycemia results when there is too much sugar in the bloodstream.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has a tracheostomy tube in place. He has been unable to perform an SBT successfully and has been receiving mechanical ventilation for 4 months

An appropriate recommendation for this patient might be which of the following? 1. Transfer to a long-term care facility 2. Evaluation for the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) 3. Termination of ventilation 4. Waiting until the primary cause of respiratory failure has been resolved a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 4 only

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Which describes annual income guidelines established by the federal government?

a. federal poverty level b. medically needy Medicaid program c. Supplemental Security Income d. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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