HTH 100 EXAM 4 (SMITH) (Latest update
2026- 2027) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is pre-diabetes? - correct answer When blood glucose levels that are higher
than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
What is gestational diabetes? - correct answer Abnormal blood glucose maintenance
during pregnancy, occurs in 18 percent of all pregnancies, women that develop this
have between 40 and 50 percent chance of progressing to type 2 diabetes, increased
risk of birth-related complications (such as difficult labor, high bp, high blood acidity,
increased infections, or even death).
What are symptoms of diabetes? - correct answer High blood glucose level;
Need to urinate excessively;
Increased thirst and hunger;
Tiredness, Nerve damage, Poor wound healing and increased infections.
Complications of diabetes - correct answer Damage to heart and blood vessels,
kidneys, eyes, and nerves
What is fasting plasma glucose test? - correct answer Measuring blood glucose after
an overnight fast
What is oral glucose tolerance test? - correct answer Drink sugary fluid and monitor
blood sugar over 2 hour period every 30 minutes
, HTH 100 EXAM 4 (SMITH) (Latest update
2026- 2027) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
At 2 hour mark:
140 mg/dL or below = normal
200 mg/dL or higher = diabetes
What is hemoglobin A1C test? - correct answer A regular blood glucose test to
determine the total blood sugar, done every 3-6 months by a physician
Type 1 diabetics blood glucose ranges - correct answer 80-130 mg/dL
After-meal numbers should be no higher than 180mg/dL two hrs after eating
Match injected insulin, fuel (food), and energy/activity level
How to prevent and treat diabetes - correct answer Certain lifestyle changes can
improve glucose levels. Such things such as losing weight, taking medications, etc
Specific complications of diabetes? - correct answer diabetic coma, cardiovascular
disease, kidney disease, amputations, eye disease and blindness, infectious diseases,
tooth and gum disease, other complications.
What is a pathogen? - correct answer A microorganism that causes disease
2026- 2027) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is pre-diabetes? - correct answer When blood glucose levels that are higher
than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
What is gestational diabetes? - correct answer Abnormal blood glucose maintenance
during pregnancy, occurs in 18 percent of all pregnancies, women that develop this
have between 40 and 50 percent chance of progressing to type 2 diabetes, increased
risk of birth-related complications (such as difficult labor, high bp, high blood acidity,
increased infections, or even death).
What are symptoms of diabetes? - correct answer High blood glucose level;
Need to urinate excessively;
Increased thirst and hunger;
Tiredness, Nerve damage, Poor wound healing and increased infections.
Complications of diabetes - correct answer Damage to heart and blood vessels,
kidneys, eyes, and nerves
What is fasting plasma glucose test? - correct answer Measuring blood glucose after
an overnight fast
What is oral glucose tolerance test? - correct answer Drink sugary fluid and monitor
blood sugar over 2 hour period every 30 minutes
, HTH 100 EXAM 4 (SMITH) (Latest update
2026- 2027) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
At 2 hour mark:
140 mg/dL or below = normal
200 mg/dL or higher = diabetes
What is hemoglobin A1C test? - correct answer A regular blood glucose test to
determine the total blood sugar, done every 3-6 months by a physician
Type 1 diabetics blood glucose ranges - correct answer 80-130 mg/dL
After-meal numbers should be no higher than 180mg/dL two hrs after eating
Match injected insulin, fuel (food), and energy/activity level
How to prevent and treat diabetes - correct answer Certain lifestyle changes can
improve glucose levels. Such things such as losing weight, taking medications, etc
Specific complications of diabetes? - correct answer diabetic coma, cardiovascular
disease, kidney disease, amputations, eye disease and blindness, infectious diseases,
tooth and gum disease, other complications.
What is a pathogen? - correct answer A microorganism that causes disease
