a basic benefit of exercise in diabetes management is
lowered insulin sensitivity
increased insulin sensitivity
increased insulin resistance
potential elimination of oral diabetic medications but no
reduction in insulin dosage Correct Answers -increased insulin
sensitivity
a basic tool that companies use in determining fiscal
accountability of their wellness program
patient surveys
insurance coverage
return on investment
leadership enagagement Correct Answers -ROI
a benefit of current health care from multiple providers has been
multidisciplinary team available to handle multifactorial
condition
team of experts coming up with agreed upon//communicated
game plan
selection of providers where patient chooses
none of above Correct Answers -multidisciplinary team
available to handle multifactorial condition
a benefit of exercise helping lower insulin resistance is due to
exercises ability to
,improve CV function
lower non-muscle weight
improve joint ROM
release endorphins to reduce stress Correct Answers -lower
non-muscle weight
a blood clot that forms in a vein
embolus
aneurysm
vasculitis
thrombus Correct Answers -thrombus
a common modifiable risk factor that if not controlled may lead
to which of the following intermediate risk factors
chronic respiratory disease
diabetes
abnormal blood lipids
unhealthy diet Correct Answers -abnormal blood lipids
a downside of current health care model
higher health care costs
less than optimal communication
multiple places the patient needs to travel for medical providers
none of above Correct Answers -less than optimal
communication
,a growing need for a transitional facility following hospital
discharge is predicted on
hospital stays shorter
limitation in patients effective learning due to shorter hospital
stays
many patients who are stabilized are not independent enough to
return home
all of above Correct Answers -all of above
a major responsibility of the CR staff during phase 2 to impress
upon patient
importance of resistance training with aerobic exercise
need for patient to continue medications
need for patients to continue exercise following discharge
need for patient to see physician regularly Correct Answers -
need for patients to continue exercise following discharge
a most promising conclusion from the Lifestyle heart trial is that
drugs in treating heart disease can be eliminated
stress management is most important
diet and exercise are most important
the longer participants follow the program the more regression
of atherosclerosis Correct Answers -the longer participants
follow the program the more regression of atherosclerosis
a patient is appropriate for inpatient if
no chest pain within last 24 hr
, no abnormal heart rhythms in last 12 hr
no ECG changes in 8 hr
no symptoms in last 48 hr Correct Answers -no ECG changes in
8 hr
a positive environmental cue to action would be
weight loss goal posted on fridge
throwing out tobacco products
attending weight watchers meeting
all of above Correct Answers -all of above
a positive health care behavior trend
your employees walking and exercising more
having more healthy food choices in cafeteria
more health food items to select from in vending machine
offer smoking cessation programs at work Correct Answers -
your employees walking and exercising more
a positive incentive to encourage healthful behavior
monetary reward for achieving personal health goal
tickets to sporting events
both a and b
neither a nor b Correct Answers -both a and b
a potential gap in the continuum of care might be
patient lack of understanding of medication goals and
importance of compliance