Question 1

Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by improper functioning of the liver that results in inadequate production of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Differentiate gestational diabetes from type 1 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the

Question 3

Which of the following is the leading cause of blindness in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) retinopathy 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) infections 
D) neuropathy 
A) retinopathy 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) infections 
D) neuropathy

Question 4

What does polyphagia mean?

Accepted Answer

A) excessive appetite 
B) excessive thirst 
C) excessive urination 
D) reduced appetite 
A) excessive appetite 
B) excessive thirst 
C) excessive urination 
D) reduced appetite

Question 5

Discuss the prevalence of diabetes in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the American Diabetes Assoc

Question 6

Discuss glucose and insulin production for the fetus during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Adjustments in the maternal metabolism a

Question 7

What are the goals for the treatment of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Control blood glucose levels,

Question 8

Formulate nursing diagnosis statements for Mary.

Accepted Answer

Deficient knowledge: related to diabetic

Question 9

Describe dietary management for gestational diabetes.

Accepted Answer

It is imperative that the mother underst

Question 10

Type 2 diabetes is usually managed with insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the changes that occur in the second or third trimester that result in gestational diabetes.

Accepted Answer

The mother develops hyperglycemia as a r

Question 12

Describe the process of ketone production and its consequences.

Accepted Answer

An untreated client with diabetes is una

Question 13

Gestational diabetes occurs in the 24-28th week of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Neuropathy is the buildup of fatty substances inside the artery walls that can reduce blood flow and is a major cause of death among diabetic clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following may be more helpful for a client with type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) limit fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories 
B) eat small meals plus two or three snacks per day 
C) exercise 2 days a week for 35 minutes 
D) increase carbohydrate intake to 70% of daily calories 
A) limit fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories 
B) eat small meals plus two or three snacks per day 
C) exercise 2 days a week for 35 minutes 
D) increase carbohydrate intake to 70% of daily calories

Question 16

List the most common symptoms of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Hunger, thirst, nausea, weakness, fatigu

Question 17

Infants of mothers who have had diabetes are prone to hypoglycemia immediately after birth. Describe the cause of this.

Accepted Answer

Because of the hyperglycemic state of th

Question 18

With the condition hyperglycemia, there is an abnormal presence of glucose in the bloodstream. How does the body rid itself of the excess glucose? How can this cause additional complications?

Accepted Answer

The abnormal concentration of glucose in

Question 19

Which condition may result when clients do not eat the prescribed diet, yet still continue to take the prescribed meal-time insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemia 
B) ketosis 
C) hypoglycemia 
D) hypertension 
A) hyperglycemia 
B) ketosis 
C) hypoglycemia 
D) hypertension

Question 20

What is recommended daily protein intake for the client with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) no specific amount 
B) 15-20% 
C) 25% 
D) at least 40% 
A) no specific amount 
B) 15-20% 
C) 25% 
D) at least 40%

Exam 15: Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by improper functioning of the liver that results in inadequate production of insulin.

Differentiate gestational diabetes from type 1 diabetes.

Which of the following is the leading cause of blindness in the United States?

What does polyphagia mean?

Discuss the prevalence of diabetes in the United States.

Discuss glucose and insulin production for the fetus during pregnancy.

What are the goals for the treatment of diabetes?

Formulate nursing diagnosis statements for Mary.

Describe dietary management for gestational diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is usually managed with insulin.

Describe the changes that occur in the second or third trimester that result in gestational diabetes.

Describe the process of ketone production and its consequences.

Gestational diabetes occurs in the 24-28th week of pregnancy.

Neuropathy is the buildup of fatty substances inside the artery walls that can reduce blood flow and is a major cause of death among diabetic clients.

Which of the following may be more helpful for a client with type 1 diabetes?

List the most common symptoms of diabetes.

Infants of mothers who have had diabetes are prone to hypoglycemia immediately after birth. Describe the cause of this.

With the condition hyperglycemia, there is an abnormal presence of glucose in the bloodstream. How does the body rid itself of the excess glucose? How can this cause additional complications?

Which condition may result when clients do not eat the prescribed diet, yet still continue to take the prescribed meal-time insulin?

What is recommended daily protein intake for the client with diabetes?

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diet and Cancer

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

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