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Employers and insurance companies can participate in educational programs to increase the
health of employees/clients. What is the goal of this macro-level initiative? Choose the best
answer.
Improve overall quality of life
Spend less time at the doctor’s office
To obtain a college degree specializing in diabetes care
To reduce the use of health savings account funds for the patient
Match the following terms and definitions.
Atherosclerosis
disease of the arteries that can result in heart attack and stroke
Macrovascular disease
disease of large blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart attack,
stroke, congestive heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease
Microvascular disease
disease of small blood vessels that can lead to retinopathy (small blood vessels in
the eye that can lead to vision loss), kidney disease, and neuropathy (nerve pain, numbness,
and weakness)
Nephropathy
disease of the kidney that can result in kidney failure
Question 3
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The doctor prescribed insulin injections for Abby, but there were difficulties in keeping her on a
regular schedule with her school schedule and soccer games. The doctor recommended an
insulin pump for Abby, which the insurance company denied coverage of. Abby's parents are
following the insurance plans appeal process at this time. The insurance company falls within
which Bronfenbrenner system?
Micro
, Meso
Macro
All of the above
Question 4
pts
Match the following terms and definitions.
Metabolic syndrome
a combination of medical conditions that includes elevated blood glucose levels
(prediabetes), large waist circumference, high blood triglycerides, low blood HDL (good)
cholesterol, and hypertension
Neuropathy
Disease of the nerves that can result in pain, numbness, and weakness commonly
experienced in the hands and feet
Peripheral artery disease
narrowing of the arteries located in the arms and legs that can result in restricted
blood supply to the tissues and ulcers.
Retinopathy
damage to the retina of the eye that can result in the loss of vision
Question 5
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Match the following terms and definitions.
Hyperglycemia
blood glucose levels that are too high
Glucose
simple sugar that all cells use as an energy source
Insulin