-The Administrators on the Geriatric Unit of University X Healthcare

question 43

True/False

-The administrators on the geriatric unit of University X Healthcare System have a problem. The number of falls on the inpatient unit has increased over the past quarter by 25%. To address this issue, the administration has invited representatives from the medical group, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work to meet and develop an action plan. A representative from each of the invited disciplines has accepted. The first meeting is about to begin.
I would define this collection of disciplines from the University X Healthcare System as a group.

Recognize the physiological roles of calcium, including in bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Explain the impact of parathyroid hormone on calcium balance and its relationship with vitamin D.

Understand the causes and physiological consequences of hypocalcemia and their link to neuromuscular excitability.

Describe how the body responds to changes in osmolality, including mechanisms of thirst and ADH secretion.

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Definitions:

Homan Sign

A clinical sign often used in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), identified by pain in the calf or popliteal region upon dorsiflexion of the patient's foot.

High Pitched

High pitched describes sounds that are at the upper end of the audible spectrum, characterized by a high frequency.

Lack of Response

The absence or failure of a reaction to stimuli or treatment, implying a non-responsive state or condition.

CN XI

The eleventh cranial nerve, also known as the accessory nerve, which is responsible for controlling certain muscle movements in the shoulder and neck.