PRACTICE A STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS REVIEW GRADED
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⩥ Health care proxy.
Answer: A person designated to make medical decisions on behalf of
another individual
⩥ Living will.
Answer: A legal document that outlines a person's preferences for
medical treatment in case they become unable to communicate
⩥ Oral statement.
Answer: A spoken declaration of a person's wishes regarding medical
treatment
⩥ Premenopausal.
Answer: Referring to the period of time before menopause, during which
a woman still has regular menstrual periods
⩥ Papanicolaou test.
,Answer: A screening test for cervical cancer that involves collecting
cells from the cervix for examination
⩥ Breast self-examination.
Answer: A technique for checking the breasts for lumps or other
abnormalities
⩥ Estrogen levels.
Answer: The amount of estrogen hormone present in the body
⩥ BMI.
Answer: Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and
weight
⩥ Calorie intake.
Answer: The amount of calories consumed in a day
⩥ Abdominal girth.
Answer: The measurement around the waist at the level of the navel
⩥ Blood pressure.
Answer: The force of blood against the walls of the arteries
, ⩥ Peak flow meter.
Answer: A handheld device used to measure how well air moves out of
the lungs
⩥ Client's knowledge.
Answer: The understanding a client has about the use of a peak flow
meter
⩥ Video demonstration.
Answer: A visual presentation showing how to use a peak flow meter
⩥ Observation.
Answer: The act of watching a client use a peak flow meter to ensure
proper technique
⩥ Importance of daily use.
Answer: The significance of using a peak flow meter every day as
prescribed
⩥ Oral care.
Answer: The practice of cleaning and maintaining the mouth and teeth
⩥ Dentures.