Question 1

A major focus of the dietary prescription for people who have type 2 diabetes is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eat more fruit and vegetables. 
B)  avoid foods that contain sugar. 
C)  avoid snacks between meals. 
D)  lose weight. 
A)  eat more fruit and vegetables. 
B)  avoid foods that contain sugar. 
C)  avoid snacks between meals. 
D)  lose weight.

Question 2

An example of a health factor associated with insulin resistance is:

Accepted Answer

A)  neuropathy. 
B)  impaired liver function. 
C)  impaired kidney function. 
D)  hyperlipidemia. 
A)  neuropathy. 
B)  impaired liver function. 
C)  impaired kidney function. 
D)  hyperlipidemia.

Question 3

The pancreatic sensors of blood glucose levels are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha cells. 
B)  beta cells. 
C)  delta cells. 
D)  juncture points of the alpha, beta, and delta cells. 
A)  alpha cells. 
B)  beta cells. 
C)  delta cells. 
D)  juncture points of the alpha, beta, and delta cells.

Question 4

Initial client symptoms of type 1 diabetes include polydipsia, polyuria, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  dysphagia. 
B)  polyphagia. 
C)  pruritus. 
D)  polyneuropathy. 
A)  dysphagia. 
B)  polyphagia. 
C)  pruritus. 
D)  polyneuropathy.

Question 5

The alpha cells of the pancreas synthesize:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  epinephrine. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  epinephrine.

Question 6

People with type 1 diabetes have a problem with the function of cells in their:

Accepted Answer

A)  intestine. 
B)  adrenal gland. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  liver. 
A)  intestine. 
B)  adrenal gland. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  liver.

Question 7

The pathophysiology of diabetes has most effect on the metabolism of:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  proteins and fats. 
C)  carbohydrates and fats. 
D)  proteins and minerals. 
A)  carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  proteins and fats. 
C)  carbohydrates and fats. 
D)  proteins and minerals.

Question 8

One way that people with impaired glucose tolerance can prevent development of type 2 diabetes is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eat less sugar. 
B)  eat less fat. 
C)  lose weight. 
D)  avoid alcohol. 
A)  eat less sugar. 
B)  eat less fat. 
C)  lose weight. 
D)  avoid alcohol.

Question 9

Clinical laboratory results found in uncontrolled type 1 diabetes include:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  hypertriglyceridemia. 
C)  anuria. 
D)  glycosuria. 
A)  hypoglycemia. 
B)  hypertriglyceridemia. 
C)  anuria. 
D)  glycosuria.

Question 10

Basic objectives in the care of the person who has diabetes include maintaining normal blood glucose levels, preventing complications, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  restricting caloric intake. 
B)  instructing about insulin administration. 
C)  avoiding alcohol use. 
D)  maintaining optimal nutrition. 
A)  restricting caloric intake. 
B)  instructing about insulin administration. 
C)  avoiding alcohol use. 
D)  maintaining optimal nutrition.

Question 11

Type 2 diabetes:

Accepted Answer

A)  is associated with insulin resistance. 
B)  cannot be controlled by nutrition therapy. 
C)  is associated with excess sugar intake. 
D)  is unaffected by weight loss. 
A)  is associated with insulin resistance. 
B)  cannot be controlled by nutrition therapy. 
C)  is associated with excess sugar intake. 
D)  is unaffected by weight loss.

Question 12

Sources of blood glucose include dietary carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver glycogen. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  fiber. 
A)  liver glycogen. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  fiber.

Question 13

The function of the beta cell portion of the pancreatic islets cells is to synthesize:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  epinephrine. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  epinephrine.

Question 14

If someone with type 1 diabetes starts drinking alcoholic beverages an hour before a meal, they are likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  ketoacidosis. 
B)  polyuria. 
C)  hyperglycemia. 
D)  hypoglycemia. 
A)  ketoacidosis. 
B)  polyuria. 
C)  hyperglycemia. 
D)  hypoglycemia.

Question 15

The dose of insulin required for a meal is usually about 1 unit of insulin per:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 g carbohydrate. 
B)  10 g carbohydrate. 
C)  15 g carbohydrate. 
D)  20 g carbohydrate. 
A)  5 g carbohydrate. 
B)  10 g carbohydrate. 
C)  15 g carbohydrate. 
D)  20 g carbohydrate.

Question 16

The delta cells of the pancreas synthesize:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  epinephrine. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  epinephrine.

Question 17

The nutrient that produces ketones as a by-product of metabolism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  glucose.

Question 18

Development of type 2 diabetes is closely linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  young age at onset. 
B)  being underweight. 
C)  physical inactivity. 
D)  high sugar intake. 
A)  young age at onset. 
B)  being underweight. 
C)  physical inactivity. 
D)  high sugar intake.

Question 19

In order to prevent ketosis, women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) should consume at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  1200 to 1500 kcal/day. 
B)  1500 to 1700 kcal/day. 
C)  1700 to 1800 kcal/day. 
D)  1800 to 2000 kcal/day. 
A)  1200 to 1500 kcal/day. 
B)  1500 to 1700 kcal/day. 
C)  1700 to 1800 kcal/day. 
D)  1800 to 2000 kcal/day.

Question 20

The type of insulin that has its peak activity 11 hours after administration and acts for approximately 20 to 29 hours is:

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid acting. 
B)  intermediate acting. 
C)  long acting. 
D)  extended release. 
A)  rapid acting. 
B)  intermediate acting. 
C)  long acting. 
D)  extended release.

Exam 22: Diabetes Mellitus

A major focus of the dietary prescription for people who have type 2 diabetes is to:

An example of a health factor associated with insulin resistance is:

The pancreatic sensors of blood glucose levels are located in the:

Initial client symptoms of type 1 diabetes include polydipsia, polyuria, and:

The alpha cells of the pancreas synthesize:

People with type 1 diabetes have a problem with the function of cells in their:

The pathophysiology of diabetes has most effect on the metabolism of:

One way that people with impaired glucose tolerance can prevent development of type 2 diabetes is to:

Clinical laboratory results found in uncontrolled type 1 diabetes include:

Basic objectives in the care of the person who has diabetes include maintaining normal blood glucose levels, preventing complications, and:

Type 2 diabetes:

Sources of blood glucose include dietary carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and:

The function of the beta cell portion of the pancreatic islets cells is to synthesize:

If someone with type 1 diabetes starts drinking alcoholic beverages an hour before a meal, they are likely to experience:

The dose of insulin required for a meal is usually about 1 unit of insulin per:

The delta cells of the pancreas synthesize:

The nutrient that produces ketones as a by-product of metabolism is:

Development of type 2 diabetes is closely linked to:

In order to prevent ketosis, women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) should consume at least:

The type of insulin that has its peak activity 11 hours after administration and acts for approximately 20 to 29 hours is:

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