Question 1
A diabetes care and education specialist (DCES) is consulted to provide d/c education for an
18yr old woman dx w/ DM I. When DCES enters hospital room, the woman is quietly sobbing
& explains she's sad & anxious about her new dx. Before the woman is d/c, which of the
following should the DCES review w/ her?
A. Signs & Symptoms of hypoglycemia & appropriate treatment
B. Epidemiology of diabetes and the incidence of depression
C. Incidence of birth defects associated w/ hyperglycemia
D. Health Behavior modifications & carb counting
ANSWER
A. Signs & Symptoms of hypoglycemia & appropriate treatment
Question 2
A 22yr old man w/ DM I visits a diabetes car & education specialist for education prior to
starting on an insulin pump. During the visit, the man's mobile phone sounds w/ a txt alert.
Later, when trying to schedule a f/u visit, he places several other electronic devices on the
counter while looking for his tablet device. Which of the following is the best way to manage
future educational interventions w/ this person?
A. Schedule education sessions in the morning to avoid txt messages interruptions.
B. Offer him online education to practice carb counting
C. Politely ask him to leave his mobile phone at home
D. Enroll him in a group education class of people w/ DM I
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, ANSWER
B. Offer him online education to practice carb counting
Question 3
While covering the clinic for a colleague who is feeling sick, a diabetes care & education
specialist meets w/ a 56yr old man who owns his own construction business. Despite his
apparent business success, his charm indicates he is illiterate. Which of the following is TRUE
about literacy?
A. Everyone will volunteer that they are unable to read.
B. Most Illiterate people are poor, immigrants or minorities
C. Years of schooling is a good measure of a person's literacy level.
D. Most adults who are illiterate successfully hide their literacy deficit.
ANSWER
D. Most adults who are illiterate successfully hide their literacy deficit.
Question 4
A 45yr old truck driver who takes metformin and glyburide reports he has been unsuccessful
w/ his wt loss despite his efforts. Which of the following is the best f/u questions to address
his wt-loss ?
A. Do you carry glucose tablets w/ you to correct hypoglycemia?
B. Did you know wt gain can be side effect of taking metformin?
C. What types of foods do you eat when you are driving?
D. How often do you check your glucose?
ANSWER
C. What types of foods do you eat when you are driving?
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A diabetes care and education specialist (DCES) is consulted to provide d/c education for an
18yr old woman dx w/ DM I. When DCES enters hospital room, the woman is quietly sobbing
& explains she's sad & anxious about her new dx. Before the woman is d/c, which of the
following should the DCES review w/ her?
A. Signs & Symptoms of hypoglycemia & appropriate treatment
B. Epidemiology of diabetes and the incidence of depression
C. Incidence of birth defects associated w/ hyperglycemia
D. Health Behavior modifications & carb counting
ANSWER
A. Signs & Symptoms of hypoglycemia & appropriate treatment
Question 2
A 22yr old man w/ DM I visits a diabetes car & education specialist for education prior to
starting on an insulin pump. During the visit, the man's mobile phone sounds w/ a txt alert.
Later, when trying to schedule a f/u visit, he places several other electronic devices on the
counter while looking for his tablet device. Which of the following is the best way to manage
future educational interventions w/ this person?
A. Schedule education sessions in the morning to avoid txt messages interruptions.
B. Offer him online education to practice carb counting
C. Politely ask him to leave his mobile phone at home
D. Enroll him in a group education class of people w/ DM I
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, ANSWER
B. Offer him online education to practice carb counting
Question 3
While covering the clinic for a colleague who is feeling sick, a diabetes care & education
specialist meets w/ a 56yr old man who owns his own construction business. Despite his
apparent business success, his charm indicates he is illiterate. Which of the following is TRUE
about literacy?
A. Everyone will volunteer that they are unable to read.
B. Most Illiterate people are poor, immigrants or minorities
C. Years of schooling is a good measure of a person's literacy level.
D. Most adults who are illiterate successfully hide their literacy deficit.
ANSWER
D. Most adults who are illiterate successfully hide their literacy deficit.
Question 4
A 45yr old truck driver who takes metformin and glyburide reports he has been unsuccessful
w/ his wt loss despite his efforts. Which of the following is the best f/u questions to address
his wt-loss ?
A. Do you carry glucose tablets w/ you to correct hypoglycemia?
B. Did you know wt gain can be side effect of taking metformin?
C. What types of foods do you eat when you are driving?
D. How often do you check your glucose?
ANSWER
C. What types of foods do you eat when you are driving?
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