Title: Identify common disorders of the endocrine system.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Body Systems and Disorders

Identification should include

- signs and symptoms
- diagnostic tests
- treatment and prognosis
- role/responsibilities of a home health aide.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the signs and symptoms of common disorders of the endocrine system?
- What are some of the diagnostic tests used to identify endocrine system disorders?
- What influence do risk factors have on endocrine system disorders?
- What signs and symptoms should be reported?
- What is normal blood sugar?
- What is insulin?
- What are the symptoms of low blood sugar, and what action can a home health aide take?
- What signs and symptoms should a home health aide report?
- What are some age-related changes to the endocrine system?