Question 1

Diabetic ketoacidosis is most likely manifested as _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​blood pH over 7.45 
B)  ​ketonuria 
C)  ​blood glucose levels less than 80 mg/dL 
D)  ​heart rate over 110 bpm 
E)  ​musty breath odor 
A)  ​blood pH over 7.45 
B)  ​ketonuria 
C)  ​blood glucose levels less than 80 mg/dL 
D)  ​heart rate over 110 bpm 
E)  ​musty breath odor

Question 2

Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-The simplest and most flexible approach to teaching Mr. Joiner the principles of the diet for optimal management of his blood glucose level is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carbohydrate counting 
B)  ​the exchange lists 
C)  ​MyPlate 
D)  ​a high-protein diet plan 
E)  ​portion control 
A)  ​carbohydrate counting 
B)  ​the exchange lists 
C)  ​MyPlate 
D)  ​a high-protein diet plan 
E)  ​portion control

Question 3

The primary cause of type 2 diabetes is autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Matching​
-adiponectin

Accepted Answer

A) ​a hormone produced by adipose cells that improves insulin sensitivity 
B) ​damage to the kidneys that results from long-term diabetes 
C) ​delayed stomach emptying caused by nerve damage in stomach tissue 
D) ​morning hyperglycemia that is caused by the early-morning release of growth hormone, which reduces insulin sensitivity 
E) ​the blood concentration of a substance that exceeds the kidneys' capacity for reabsorption, causing the substance to be passed into the urine
F)​monitoring of tissue glucose levels using a small sensor placed under the skin
G)​a lowering of blood pH that results from the excessive production of ketone bodies
H)​reduced sensitivity to insulin in muscle, adipose, and liver cells
I)​the condition of having an abnormally large body;
J)​the amount of carbohydrate that can be handled per unit of insulin
K)​a pancreatic hormone that regulates glucose metabolism
L)​a distinctive fruity odor on the breath of a person with ketosis
M)​a measurement of glycated serum proteins that reflects glycemic control over the preceding two to three weeks
N)​pertaining to blood glucose
O)​excessive urine production 
A) ​a hormone produced by adipose cells that improves insulin sensitivity 
B) ​damage to the kidneys that results from long-term diabetes 
C) ​delayed stomach emptying caused by nerve damage in stomach tissue 
D) ​morning hyperglycemia that is caused by the early-morning release of growth hormone, which reduces insulin sensitivity 
E) ​the blood concentration of a substance that exceeds the kidneys' capacity for reabsorption, causing the substance to be passed into the urine
F)​monitoring of tissue glucose levels using a small sensor placed under the skin
G)​a lowering of blood pH that results from the excessive production of ketone bodies
H)​reduced sensitivity to insulin in muscle, adipose, and liver cells
I)​the condition of having an abnormally large body;
J)​the amount of carbohydrate that can be handled per unit of insulin
K)​a pancreatic hormone that regulates glucose metabolism
L)​a distinctive fruity odor on the breath of a person with ketosis
M)​a measurement of glycated serum proteins that reflects glycemic control over the preceding two to three weeks
N)​pertaining to blood glucose
O)​excessive urine production

Question 5

Describe the different methods of insulin delivery.​

Accepted Answer

Insulin therapy is necessary for individ

Question 6

An 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 
E)  ​set a goal, such as training for a marathon 
A)  ​start by walking 30 minutes a day 
B)  ​join a gym 
C)  ​hire a personal trainer 
D)  ​seek a medical evaluation 
E)  ​set a goal, such as training for a marathon

Question 7

Matching​
-​continuous glucose monitoring

Accepted Answer

A) ​a hormone produced by adipose cells that improves insulin sensitivity 
B) ​damage to the kidneys that results from long-term diabetes 
C) ​delayed stomach emptying caused by nerve damage in stomach tissue 
D) ​morning hyperglycemia that is caused by the early-morning release of growth hormone, which reduces insulin sensitivity 
E) ​the blood concentration of a substance that exceeds the kidneys' capacity for reabsorption, causing the substance to be passed into the urine
F)​monitoring of tissue glucose levels using a small sensor placed under the skin
G)​a lowering of blood pH that results from the excessive production of ketone bodies
H)​reduced sensitivity to insulin in muscle, adipose, and liver cells
I)​the condition of having an abnormally large body;
J)​the amount of carbohydrate that can be handled per unit of insulin
K)​a pancreatic hormone that regulates glucose metabolism
L)​a distinctive fruity odor on the breath of a person with ketosis
M)​a measurement of glycated serum proteins that reflects glycemic control over the preceding two to three weeks
N)​pertaining to blood glucose
O)​excessive urine production 
A) ​a hormone produced by adipose cells that improves insulin sensitivity 
B) ​damage to the kidneys that results from long-term diabetes 
C) ​delayed stomach emptying caused by nerve damage in stomach tissue 
D) ​morning hyperglycemia that is caused by the early-morning release of growth hormone, which reduces insulin sensitivity 
E) ​the blood concentration of a substance that exceeds the kidneys' capacity for reabsorption, causing the substance to be passed into the urine
F)​monitoring of tissue glucose levels using a small sensor placed under the skin
G)​a lowering of blood pH that results from the excessive production of ketone bodies
H)​reduced sensitivity to insulin in muscle, adipose, and liver cells
I)​the condition of having an abnormally large body;
J)​the amount of carbohydrate that can be handled per unit of insulin
K)​a pancreatic hormone that regulates glucose metabolism
L)​a distinctive fruity odor on the breath of a person with ketosis
M)​a measurement of glycated serum proteins that reflects glycemic control over the preceding two to three weeks
N)​pertaining to blood glucose
O)​excessive urine production

Question 8

Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-How many of his risk factors for type 2 diabetes can Mr. Joiner control?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​0 
B)  ​1 
C)  2​ 
D)  ​3 
E)  ​4 
A)  ​0 
B)  ​1 
C)  2​ 
D)  ​3 
E)  ​4

Question 9

What describes the basic principles of carbohydrate counting to plan a diabetic diet?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The patient follows a set schedule of when to eat. 
B)  ​The patient can have most carbohydrates but must avoid artificial sweeteners. 
C)  ​The patient can eat when he wants but must only eat certain foods. 
D)  ​The patient has freedom to choose foods based on preference. 
E)  ​The patient must count carbohydrates but typically has few limits on fat and protein intake. 
A)  ​The patient follows a set schedule of when to eat. 
B)  ​The patient can have most carbohydrates but must avoid artificial sweeteners. 
C)  ​The patient can eat when he wants but must only eat certain foods. 
D)  ​The patient has freedom to choose foods based on preference. 
E)  ​The patient must count carbohydrates but typically has few limits on fat and protein intake.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​100 
B)  ​200 
C)  ​300 
D)  ​400 
E)  ​500 
A)  ​100 
B)  ​200 
C)  ​300 
D)  ​400 
E)  ​500

Diabetic ketoacidosis is most likely manifested as _____.

The primary cause of type 2 diabetes is autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.

Matching -adiponectin

Describe the different methods of insulin delivery.

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

Matching -continuous glucose monitoring

What describes the basic principles of carbohydrate counting to plan a diabetic diet?

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

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Exam 20: Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus