Question 1

Hypoglycemia is frequently caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) overeating. 
B) skipping insulin doses. 
C) eating too many carbohydrates. 
D) poor management of diabetes. 
A) overeating. 
B) skipping insulin doses. 
C) eating too many carbohydrates. 
D) poor management of diabetes. D

Question 2

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal obesity. 
B) aging. 
C) sedentary lifestyle. 
D) hypertension. 
A) abdominal obesity. 
B) aging. 
C) sedentary lifestyle. 
D) hypertension. D

Question 3

Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) elevated blood glucose. 
B) low hemoglobin. 
C) dumping syndrome. 
D) lactose intolerance. 
A) elevated blood glucose. 
B) low hemoglobin. 
C) dumping syndrome. 
D) lactose intolerance. A

Question 4

If a person does not produce sufficient insulin, he is prone to have:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemia. 
B) poor appetite. 
C) low albumin levels. 
D) hypoglycemia. 
A) hyperglycemia. 
B) poor appetite. 
C) low albumin levels. 
D) hypoglycemia.

Question 5

A major cause of death in people with diabetes is:

Accepted Answer

A) neuropathy. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) infections. 
D) gangrene. 
A) neuropathy. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) infections. 
D) gangrene.

Question 6

What type of insulin dosage will the endocrinologist adjust to better cover a diabetic patient's needs between meals and overnight?

Accepted Answer

A) meal-time insulin 
B) basal insulin 
C) overnight insulin 
D) oral insulin 
A) meal-time insulin 
B) basal insulin 
C) overnight insulin 
D) oral insulin

Question 7

Describe the primary criteria used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the primary criteria used to confirm...

Question 8

Describe the medical nutrition therapy for a woman with gestational diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Medical nutrition therapy for a woman wi

Question 9

Diabetics are prone to infections due to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) poor circulation. 
B) hyperglycemia. 
C) ketosis. 
D) weakened immune function. 
A) poor circulation. 
B) hyperglycemia. 
C) ketosis. 
D) weakened immune function.

Question 10

All of the following examples represent one portion of a carbohydrate-containing food except:

Accepted Answer

A) 1 medium apple. 
B) 1 slice of bread. 
C) 1 cup cooked pasta. 
D) 1 small baked potato. 
A) 1 medium apple. 
B) 1 slice of bread. 
C) 1 cup cooked pasta. 
D) 1 small baked potato.

Question 11

Good glycemic control requires:

Accepted Answer

A) eating small amounts of food. 
B) restricting carbohydrate in the diet. 
C) self-monitoring of blood glucose. 
D) frequent visits to the doctor. 
A) eating small amounts of food. 
B) restricting carbohydrate in the diet. 
C) self-monitoring of blood glucose. 
D) frequent visits to the doctor.

Question 12

Which of the following recommendations to help Mr.Joiner reduce his risk of developing diabetes is least likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A) "Lose weight." 
B) "Increase your physical activity." 
C) "Choose higher-fiber, lower-fat foods at restaurants." 
D) "Learn to cook." 
A) "Lose weight." 
B) "Increase your physical activity." 
C) "Choose higher-fiber, lower-fat foods at restaurants." 
D) "Learn to cook."

Question 13

What compound(s) formed in the body during an episode of hyperglycemia can alter protein structures and stimulate damaging metabolic pathways?

Accepted Answer

A) sorbitol 
B) glycophosphate 
C) advanced glycation end products 
D) low-density lipoproteins 
A) sorbitol 
B) glycophosphate 
C) advanced glycation end products 
D) low-density lipoproteins

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Metabolic syndrome consists of a cluster of disorders that increase the risk of developing:

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) gout. 
D) renal failure. 
A) diabetes. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) gout. 
D) renal failure.

Question 16

Weight-loss diets are often prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Acetone breath is characteristic of hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following foods would be appropriate to include in the diet of a person with diabetes except:

Accepted Answer

A) dried beans and peas. 
B) fruits. 
C) whole milk. 
D) whole-grain breads. 
A) dried beans and peas. 
B) fruits. 
C) whole milk. 
D) whole-grain breads.

Question 19

Based on the above glucose values, select the true statement about the client's blood glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) His glycemic control has been reasonable for a person with type 2 diabetes. 
B) His fasting glucose has been high, but his post-meal and bedtime glucose have been acceptable. 
C) His fasting glucose, post-meal glucose, and bedtime glucose all are too high. 
D) His fasting glucose and post-meal glucose have been high, but his bedtime glucose has been acceptable. 
A) His glycemic control has been reasonable for a person with type 2 diabetes. 
B) His fasting glucose has been high, but his post-meal and bedtime glucose have been acceptable. 
C) His fasting glucose, post-meal glucose, and bedtime glucose all are too high. 
D) His fasting glucose and post-meal glucose have been high, but his bedtime glucose has been acceptable.

Question 20

Describe the differences between carbohydrate counting and using exchange lists.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate counting and using exchange

Exam 20: Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Hypoglycemia is frequently caused by:

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by all of the following except:

Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by:

If a person does not produce sufficient insulin, he is prone to have:

A major cause of death in people with diabetes is:

What type of insulin dosage will the endocrinologist adjust to better cover a diabetic patient's needs between meals and overnight?

Describe the primary criteria used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes.

Describe the medical nutrition therapy for a woman with gestational diabetes.

Diabetics are prone to infections due to all of the following except:

All of the following examples represent one portion of a carbohydrate-containing food except:

Good glycemic control requires:

Which of the following recommendations to help Mr.Joiner reduce his risk of developing diabetes is least likely to be effective?

What compound(s) formed in the body during an episode of hyperglycemia can alter protein structures and stimulate damaging metabolic pathways?

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

Metabolic syndrome consists of a cluster of disorders that increase the risk of developing:

Weight-loss diets are often prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes.

Acetone breath is characteristic of hypoglycemia.

All of the following foods would be appropriate to include in the diet of a person with diabetes except:

Based on the above glucose values, select the true statement about the client's blood glucose.

Describe the differences between carbohydrate counting and using exchange lists.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

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