The Parent of a Junior High School Child Who Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

The parent of a junior high school child who has type 1 diabetes asks the nurse if the child can participate in sports. The nurse will tell the parent:

• A) that strenuous exercise is not recommended for children with diabetes.
• B) that the child must be monitored for hyperglycemia while exercising.
• C) to administer an extra dose of regular insulin prior to exercise.
• D) to send a snack with the child to eat just prior to exercise.

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Definitions:

Compensation

Following brain damage, the neuroplastic ability to modify behavior from that used prior to the damage.

Channelrhodopsin-2 (ChR2)

A light-sensitive protein derived from algae used in optogenetics to control the activity of neurons with light.

Halorhodopsin (NpHR)

A light-activated chloride pump used in optogenetics to inhibit neuronal activity by hyperpolarizing neurons when exposed to light.

Depolarize

To reduce the polarization of a neuron, making the inside of the cell less negative compared to the outside, and promoting the generation of an action potential.