Question 1

The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is usually a complication of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

HbA1C test is used to determine:

Accepted Answer

A) average blood glucose over the preceding two weeks. 
B) glycemic control for the preceding two to three months. 
C) the level of fructose in the blood. 
D) the presence of ketones in the blood. 
A) average blood glucose over the preceding two weeks. 
B) glycemic control for the preceding two to three months. 
C) the level of fructose in the blood. 
D) the presence of ketones in the blood.

Question 3

Case Study 
Gestational Diabetes: Maria Hinojosa is a 24-year-old Hispanic woman who is in the 26th week of her second pregnancy.She is 5'5" tall and weighs 182 pounds.Maria's first baby weighed 9 lb.10 oz.Her family history reveals that her father has type 2 diabetes.After a routine screening for gestational diabetes, Maria was diagnosed with the disease and referred to a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-What recommendations might the dietitian give to Maria to help control her blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Moderate kcalorie restriction; restrict

Question 4

Dietary supplements that contain ginseng, garlic, fenugreek, coriander, and celery should not be taken with the:

Accepted Answer

A) alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. 
B) biguanides. 
C) thiazolidinediones. 
D) sulfonylureas. 
A) alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. 
B) biguanides. 
C) thiazolidinediones. 
D) sulfonylureas.

Question 5

antidiabetic agents work in all of the following ways except:

Accepted Answer

A) stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin. 
B) inhibiting liver production of glucose. 
C) delaying carbohydrate digestion and absorption. 
D) stimulating the liver to produce insulin. 
A) stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin. 
B) inhibiting liver production of glucose. 
C) delaying carbohydrate digestion and absorption. 
D) stimulating the liver to produce insulin.

Question 6

2 diabetes is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) autoimmune diseases. 
B) insulin resistance. 
C) destruction of pancreatic beta cells. 
D) viral infection. 
A) autoimmune diseases. 
B) insulin resistance. 
C) destruction of pancreatic beta cells. 
D) viral infection.

Question 7

What is the "honeymoon period"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the "honeymoon period"?...

Question 8

To reduce the saturated fat content of the diabetic diet, all of the following should be emphasized except:

Accepted Answer

A) lean meats. 
B) legumes. 
C) cheese. 
D) vegetable oils. 
A) lean meats. 
B) legumes. 
C) cheese. 
D) vegetable oils.

Question 9

Describe the different methods of insulin delivery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the different methods of insulin delivery....

Question 10

nurse is counseling a young athlete with type 1 diabetes.The nurse knows that the athlete understands the instructions when he verbalizes:

Accepted Answer

A) "If my blood sugar is below 100 before practice, I should consume some carbohydrate before beginning." 
B) "I should drink plenty of Gatorade during practice." 
C) "I don't need to check my blood sugar during practice." 
D) "I should not eat during practice." 
A) "If my blood sugar is below 100 before practice, I should consume some carbohydrate before beginning." 
B) "I should drink plenty of Gatorade during practice." 
C) "I don't need to check my blood sugar during practice." 
D) "I should not eat during practice."

Question 11

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) severe ketosis. 
B) blood glucose > 250 mg/dL. 
C) acidosis. 
D) blood cholesterol > 250 mg/dL. 
A) severe ketosis. 
B) blood glucose > 250 mg/dL. 
C) acidosis. 
D) blood cholesterol > 250 mg/dL.

Question 12

Diet therapy for the pregnant woman with diabetes includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased kcalories to aid in blood glucose control. 
B) regular meals and snacks. 
C) an evening snack. 
D) monitoring of insulin therapy. 
A) decreased kcalories to aid in blood glucose control. 
B) regular meals and snacks. 
C) an evening snack. 
D) monitoring of insulin therapy.

Question 13

People with diabetes are prone to _____ due to poor circulation and weakened immune function.

Accepted Answer

A) ketoacidosis 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) infections 
D) fatigue 
A) ketoacidosis 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) infections 
D) fatigue

Question 14

obese patient with type 2 diabetes wants to begin an exercise program.The nurse recommends that the patient:

Accepted Answer

A) start by walking 30 minutes a day. 
B) join a gym. 
C) hire a personal trainer. 
D) seek a medical evaluation. 
A) start by walking 30 minutes a day. 
B) join a gym. 
C) hire a personal trainer. 
D) seek a medical evaluation.

Question 15

Protein needs for people with diabetes are estimated using:

Accepted Answer

A) 0.6 g/kg body weight. 
B) 0.8 g/kg body weight. 
C) 1.0 g/kg body weight. 
D) 1.2 g/kg body weight. 
A) 0.6 g/kg body weight. 
B) 0.8 g/kg body weight. 
C) 1.0 g/kg body weight. 
D) 1.2 g/kg body weight.

Question 16

Chronic complications of diabetes typically affect the blood vessels and the bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Case Study 
Gestational Diabetes: Maria Hinojosa is a 24-year-old Hispanic woman who is in the 26th week of her second pregnancy.She is 5'5" tall and weighs 182 pounds.Maria's first baby weighed 9 lb.10 oz.Her family history reveals that her father has type 2 diabetes.After a routine screening for gestational diabetes, Maria was diagnosed with the disease and referred to a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-After she delivers her baby, how can Maria reduce her risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Achieve a

Question 18

diet for diabetes should provide less than _____ milligrams of cholesterol per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 500 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 500

Question 19

Routine checks for microalbuminuria help to determine if diabetes is affecting the eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which food would have the least effect on blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A) fruit juice 
B) whole-grain cereal 
C) biscuit 
D) vanilla wafer 
A) fruit juice 
B) whole-grain cereal 
C) biscuit 
D) vanilla wafer

Exam 21: Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is usually a complication of type 2 diabetes.

HbA1C test is used to determine:

Dietary supplements that contain ginseng, garlic, fenugreek, coriander, and celery should not be taken with the:

antidiabetic agents work in all of the following ways except:

2 diabetes is associated with:

What is the "honeymoon period"?

To reduce the saturated fat content of the diabetic diet, all of the following should be emphasized except:

Describe the different methods of insulin delivery.

nurse is counseling a young athlete with type 1 diabetes.The nurse knows that the athlete understands the instructions when he verbalizes:

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following except:

Diet therapy for the pregnant woman with diabetes includes all of the following except:

People with diabetes are prone to _____ due to poor circulation and weakened immune function.

obese patient with type 2 diabetes wants to begin an exercise program.The nurse recommends that the patient:

Protein needs for people with diabetes are estimated using:

Chronic complications of diabetes typically affect the blood vessels and the bones.

diet for diabetes should provide less than _____ milligrams of cholesterol per day.

Routine checks for microalbuminuria help to determine if diabetes is affecting the eyes.

Which food would have the least effect on blood glucose levels?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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