One way that people with impaired glucose tolerance can prevent development of type 2 diabetes is to:
a. eat less sugar.
b. eat less fat.
c. lose weight.
d. avoid alcohol.
Q. 2Insulin may be used by clients with type 2 diabetes if they:
a. are unsuccessful with weight loss.
b. are unable to achieve glycemic control with nutrition therapy.
c. are unable to achieve glycemic control with oral agents.
d. prefer more flexibility in meal planning.
Q. 3In order to prevent ketosis, women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) should consume at least:
a. 1200 to 1500 kcal/day.
b. 1500 to 1700 kcal/day.
c. 1700 to 1800 kcal/day.
d. 1800 to 2000 kcal/day.
Q. 4People who have diabetes are at particular risk for:
a. hepatitis.
b. gallbladder disease.
c. coronary artery disease.
d. bronchitis.
Q. 5Development of complications of type 1 diabetes can be minimized by:
a. weight loss.
b. aggressive insulin therapy.
c. strenuous exercise.
d. preventing hypoglycemia.
Q. 6The effects of glucagon include:
a. activating insulin receptors on the cell membranes.
b. converting excess glucose to fat for storage.
c. triggering insulin release when blood glucose levels are high.
d. causing breakdown of liver glycogen.
Q. 7The dose of insulin required for a meal is usually about 1 unit of insulin per:
a. 5 g carbohydrate.
b. 10 g carbohydrate.
c. 15 g carbohydrate.
d. 20 g carbohydrate.
Q. 8Basic objectives in the care of the person who has diabetes include maintaining normal blood glucose levels, preventing complications, and:
a. restricting caloric intake.
b. instructing about insulin administration.
c. avoiding alcohol use.
d. maintaining optimal nutrition.
Q. 9A standard blood test that is used to evaluate long-term management and control in clients who have diabetes is:
a. glycated hemoglobin level.
b. self-monitoring of blood glucose.
c. plasma glucose level.
d. glucose tolerance test.
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