Home Medical Testing

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  1. 3. Kit When the consumer collects, completes, and interprets a test, they used this
  2. 6. This benefit of Home Medical Testing entails the ability for patients to receive medical care when they otherwise would be unable to.
  3. 8. When a patient has a higher-than-normal level of blood glucose, they are considered this
  4. 9. Kit When a consumer collects a sample, sends to it be analyzed, and receives information collected by proxy, they used this
  5. 15. When using a digital oral thermometer, this diagnosis can be made only if a child reads over a temperature of 99.5 degrees F.
  6. 16. 32% of Americans over 20 years old have this, and 30% of those patients are unaware of it.
  7. 18. Monitor This type of hypertension monitor is the most common one used at-home, and can be situated on the wrist or upper arm.
  8. 19. This device is most commonly used for those with diabetes to check levels of glucose in their blood.
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  1. 1. This result is the measure of blood pressure while at rest, and is situated as the bottom number of a blood-pressure reading.
  2. 2. Position This precautionary aspect of blood pressure testing can greatly influence the authenticity of your reading if not followed properly.
  3. 3. This device is used to measure the internal body temperature of an individual.
  4. 4. This result is the measure of the blood pressure with the heart pumping, and is situated as the top of a blood-pressure reading.
  5. 5. Device This device is used in combination with a Glucometer and is needed to collect a sample of blood from the finger.
  6. 7. Literacy A lacking of this disallows a patient from correctly performing or interpreting home tests
  7. 10. These thermometers provide a non-invasive, quick result - but need to be adjusted to room temperature before use.
  8. 11. This type of thermometer is non-invasive, and is used byway of positioning it into the ear.
  9. 12. If a patient is unsure about which test to select, has abnormal results, or is confused about the results, they should what to a Health Care Provider?
  10. 13. Involvement Patients do not enjoy just being told what to do; that is why this aspect of Home Medical Testing is so important.
  11. 14. Hypertension This occurs when a patient's blood pressure is higher when being testing in environments outside of their home, such as a doctor's office.
  12. 17. Monitor This type of hypertension monitor is discouraged for use at home due to its complexity and requirement for a stethoscope.