Exam Preview for 37831: Vestibular Care for Diabetic Patients May 1

Vestibular Care for Diabetic Patients

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1. Patients with diabetes often have postural instability that may be due to which of the following? Migraines Otolith dysfunction Decreased risk for BPPV Superior Canal Dehiscence
2. Patients with diabetes are at risk for falling due to damage that can occur to which system? Respiratory Urinary Proprioceptive Digestive
3. Patients with diabetes may have dizziness due to which of the following? Vestibular dysfunction BPPV Medications All of the above
4. Educating patients with diabetes includes helping them manage their ABCs. What are the ABCs when referring to patients with diabetes? Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Sleeping A1C, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Smoking Attention, Breathing, Chest Compressions, Standing Aspiration, Biopsy, Cancer, Seizure
5. Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent falls? Avoid being active Have eyes and hearing tested Check side effects on medications Stand up slowly