Question 1

In reviewing the plan of care for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is overweight and likes to eat sweets,an initial goal might be to

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A)  start 10 units of regular insulin 30 minutes before each meal. 
B)  replace snack of 5 filled chocolate cookies with 3 graham crackers. 
C)  check blood sugar after eating cookies and initiate sliding scale insulin. 
D)  remove all carbohydrate foods and encourage only high protein foods. 
A)  start 10 units of regular insulin 30 minutes before each meal. 
B)  replace snack of 5 filled chocolate cookies with 3 graham crackers. 
C)  check blood sugar after eating cookies and initiate sliding scale insulin. 
D)  remove all carbohydrate foods and encourage only high protein foods. B

Question 2

A food that is not in the meat group of the Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes is

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A)  turkey. 
B)  shrimp. 
C)  egg. 
D)  milk. 
A)  turkey. 
B)  shrimp. 
C)  egg. 
D)  milk. D

Question 3

Uncontrolled diabetes is related to the abnormal metabolism of

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A)  carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  proteins and fats. 
C)  carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 
D)  carbohydrates only. 
A)  carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  proteins and fats. 
C)  carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 
D)  carbohydrates only. C

Question 4

A 62-year-old patient with a history of blood sugars slightly above normal and recurrent skin infections may need to be further assessed for

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A)  type 2 diabetes. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  chronic kidney disease. 
D)  hepatitis. 
A)  type 2 diabetes. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  chronic kidney disease. 
D)  hepatitis.

Question 5

The form of insulin that has its peak action within 7 to 14 hours is

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A)  rapid-acting form. 
B)  intermediate-acting form. 
C)  long-acting form. 
D)  oral hypoglycemic agent. 
A)  rapid-acting form. 
B)  intermediate-acting form. 
C)  long-acting form. 
D)  oral hypoglycemic agent.

Question 6

The number of kcals from protein for an adult with diabetes receiving a 2200 kcal diet should be between

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A)  100 - 330 kcal. 
B)  220 - 770 kcal. 
C)  250 - 800 kcal 
D)  350 - 1200 kcal. 
A)  100 - 330 kcal. 
B)  220 - 770 kcal. 
C)  250 - 800 kcal 
D)  350 - 1200 kcal.

Question 7

If the diet prescription for type 1 diabetes allows 2200 kcal,and if the common distribution of kilocalories is followed,then the number of grams of carbohydrates in the diet plan should be _____g.

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A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  200 
D)  275 
A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  200 
D)  275

Question 8

The hormone that is synthesized by the pancreatic isle σ  cells is

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A)  glycogen. 
B)  ketone. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  insulin. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  ketone. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  insulin.

Question 9

Type 2 diabetes is most common in

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A)  infants. 
B)  children. 
C)  adolescents. 
D)  older adults. 
A)  infants. 
B)  children. 
C)  adolescents. 
D)  older adults.

Question 10

The largest portion of islet cells in the pancreas are the cells that synthesize β

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A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  growth hormone. 
A)  glucagon. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  somatostatin. 
D)  growth hormone.

Question 11

Mr.Jones is 20 lb above his desirable weight and has type 2 diabetes.A recommendation to Mr.Jones would be to

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A)  increase kilocalorie intake. 
B)  include between-meal snacks. 
C)  take extra food during exercise. 
D)  decrease kilocalorie intake. 
A)  increase kilocalorie intake. 
B)  include between-meal snacks. 
C)  take extra food during exercise. 
D)  decrease kilocalorie intake.

Question 12

The primary organ involved in the disease process of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the

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

Question 13

For individuals with type 2 diabetes,exercise

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A)  decreases insulin efficiency. 
B)  stimulates the release of insulin. 
C)  decreases risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D)  raises blood glucose levels. 
A)  decreases insulin efficiency. 
B)  stimulates the release of insulin. 
C)  decreases risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D)  raises blood glucose levels.

Question 14

A menu selection high in saturated fat is

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A)  grilled turkey burgers with onion and peppers. 
B)  baked ziti with sausage and cream sauce. 
C)  baked salmon and herbed potatoes. 
D)  baked macaroni and tomato sauce. 
A)  grilled turkey burgers with onion and peppers. 
B)  baked ziti with sausage and cream sauce. 
C)  baked salmon and herbed potatoes. 
D)  baked macaroni and tomato sauce.

Question 15

A food that represents one carbohydrate exchange would be

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A)  1 slice whole wheat bread 
B)  1 cup vanilla ice cream 
C)  5 ounces white tuna 
D)  1 tsp margarine 
A)  1 slice whole wheat bread 
B)  1 cup vanilla ice cream 
C)  5 ounces white tuna 
D)  1 tsp margarine

Question 16

The three common long-term complications of diabetes affect the cells of the

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A)  pancreas, liver, and spleen. 
B)  kidney, eye, and nerve tissue. 
C)  kidney, liver, and spleen. 
D)  heart, liver, and brain. 
A)  pancreas, liver, and spleen. 
B)  kidney, eye, and nerve tissue. 
C)  kidney, liver, and spleen. 
D)  heart, liver, and brain.

Question 17

The amount of dietary energy intake from fat recommended for a person with diabetes receiving an 1800 kcal diet should range

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A)  100 - 150 kcal. 
B)  220 - 575 kcal. 
C)  250 - 630 kcal. 
D)  360 - 630 kcal. 
A)  100 - 150 kcal. 
B)  220 - 575 kcal. 
C)  250 - 630 kcal. 
D)  360 - 630 kcal.

Question 18

Which of the following functions is not associated with the hormone insulin?

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A)  moves glucose into the cell 
B)  inhibits fat breakdown 
C)  converts glucose into glycogen 
D)  mobilizes liver glycogen to yield glucose 
A)  moves glucose into the cell 
B)  inhibits fat breakdown 
C)  converts glucose into glycogen 
D)  mobilizes liver glycogen to yield glucose

Question 19

An individual attends a community sponsored health screening event and a slightly elevated blood sugar is detected.An appropriate intervention would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  inform the individual that he/she has diabetes and should go to the emergency room immediately. 
B)  recommend the individual begin a high protein, low carbohydrate diet and begin exercising. 
C)  recommend the individual follow up with his/her health care practitioner for further evaluation. 
D)  tell the individual not to worry and there is no need for any additional follow-up. 
A)  inform the individual that he/she has diabetes and should go to the emergency room immediately. 
B)  recommend the individual begin a high protein, low carbohydrate diet and begin exercising. 
C)  recommend the individual follow up with his/her health care practitioner for further evaluation. 
D)  tell the individual not to worry and there is no need for any additional follow-up.

Question 20

Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus are at risk for developing

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A)  chronic kidney disease. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  type 1 diabetes. 
D)  morbid obesity. 
A)  chronic kidney disease. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  type 1 diabetes. 
D)  morbid obesity.

Exam 20: Diabetes Mellitus

In reviewing the plan of care for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is overweight and likes to eat sweets,an initial goal might be to

A food that is not in the meat group of the Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes is

Uncontrolled diabetes is related to the abnormal metabolism of

A 62-year-old patient with a history of blood sugars slightly above normal and recurrent skin infections may need to be further assessed for

The form of insulin that has its peak action within 7 to 14 hours is

The number of kcals from protein for an adult with diabetes receiving a 2200 kcal diet should be between

If the diet prescription for type 1 diabetes allows 2200 kcal,and if the common distribution of kilocalories is followed,then the number of grams of carbohydrates in the diet plan should be _____g.

The hormone that is synthesized by the pancreatic isle σ cells is

Type 2 diabetes is most common in

The largest portion of islet cells in the pancreas are the cells that synthesize β

Mr.Jones is 20 lb above his desirable weight and has type 2 diabetes.A recommendation to Mr.Jones would be to

The primary organ involved in the disease process of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the

For individuals with type 2 diabetes,exercise

A menu selection high in saturated fat is

A food that represents one carbohydrate exchange would be

The three common long-term complications of diabetes affect the cells of the

The amount of dietary energy intake from fat recommended for a person with diabetes receiving an 1800 kcal diet should range

Which of the following functions is not associated with the hormone insulin?

An individual attends a community sponsored health screening event and a slightly elevated blood sugar is detected.An appropriate intervention would be to

Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus are at risk for developing

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