D440 Chapter 20: Diabetes; Exam Questions With
Appropriate Solutions.
What is the recommended glycosylated hemoglobin level for most adults with
diabetes? - accurate answers-Less that 7.0%
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes? - accurate answers-Below 130/80
pg. 378
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorses which type of diet for
type 1 diabetes management? - accurate answers-The ADA does not endorse
any specific diet. pg.368
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all
pregnancies annually? - accurate answers-7% pg. 368-369
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in
approximately what percentage of patients with type one diabetes? - accurate
answers-50% pg. 375
What is the basic goal of nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? -
accurate answers-Maintaining a lean weight. pg. 382
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already
maintaining a healthy weight? - accurate answers-To improve cellular uptake
of glucose. pg. 378
Which macronutrient primarily influences the postprandial glycemic
response? - accurate answers-Carbohydrates pg. 382
Which factor must be considered when implementing medical nutrition
therapy for a patient with type 2 diabetes? - accurate answers-Food
preferences, metabolic goals, meal schedules, physical activity pg. 380
A dietitian is helping a patient with type one diabetes plan a daily nutrition
schedule. Which factor should the dietitian discuss with the patient? - accurate
answers-Blood glucose should be monitored. Food distribution needs to be
Appropriate Solutions.
What is the recommended glycosylated hemoglobin level for most adults with
diabetes? - accurate answers-Less that 7.0%
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes? - accurate answers-Below 130/80
pg. 378
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorses which type of diet for
type 1 diabetes management? - accurate answers-The ADA does not endorse
any specific diet. pg.368
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all
pregnancies annually? - accurate answers-7% pg. 368-369
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in
approximately what percentage of patients with type one diabetes? - accurate
answers-50% pg. 375
What is the basic goal of nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? -
accurate answers-Maintaining a lean weight. pg. 382
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already
maintaining a healthy weight? - accurate answers-To improve cellular uptake
of glucose. pg. 378
Which macronutrient primarily influences the postprandial glycemic
response? - accurate answers-Carbohydrates pg. 382
Which factor must be considered when implementing medical nutrition
therapy for a patient with type 2 diabetes? - accurate answers-Food
preferences, metabolic goals, meal schedules, physical activity pg. 380
A dietitian is helping a patient with type one diabetes plan a daily nutrition
schedule. Which factor should the dietitian discuss with the patient? - accurate
answers-Blood glucose should be monitored. Food distribution needs to be
