WGU EAQ Nutrition Chapter 20: Diabetes Mellitus Exam
Questions With Appropriate Solutions.
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes? - accurate answers-Below 130/80
mm Hg
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
Which is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes? - accurate answers-Insulin
produced by the body cannot be used.
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all
pregnancies annually? - accurate answers-7%
Which Hemoglobin A 1c value would classify a patient as prediabetic? -
accurate answers-6%
What is the 1-hour postprandial blood glucose goal for a patient with
gestational diabetes? - accurate answers-Less than 155 mg/dl
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in
approximately what percentage of patients with type 1 diabetes? - accurate
answers-50%
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are common with which
type of diabetes? - accurate answers-Type 1 diabetes
Which statement regarding type 1 diabetes is correct? - accurate answers-I
will always need to take insulin.
What is often the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes?gmail - accurate
answers-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of
which cells? - accurate answers-Beta cells of the pancreas
, When should patients to be test for gestational diabetes? - accurate answers-
Second Trimester
What is the basic goal for nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? -
accurate answers-Maintenance of a lean weight
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already
maintaining a healthy weight? - accurate answers-
In addition to glucose management, which intervention can slow the
progression of nephropathy and end-stage renal disease? - accurate answers-
Antihypertensive therapy
Patients with prediabetes would which fasting blood glucose value? - accurate
answers-110 mg/dl
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of gestational diabetes? - accurate
answers-Blurred vision
Increased thirst
Weight loss with increased appetite
Which of the following statements is correct regarding an increased risk for
developing type 2 diabetes? - accurate answers-You have a history of
gestational diabetes.
What is the definition of prediabetes? - accurate answers-Glucose levels that
do not meet the criteria for diabetes but are still considered high risk for
developing diabetes.
Which herb can safely be used for glycemic control with no concern for drug
interactions? - accurate answers-Cinnamon
Which laboratory test should a patient with prediabetes expect the health care
provider to order? - accurate answers-Fasting blood glucose
What is an expected assessment finding for a patient with impaired glucose
tolerance (IGT)? - accurate answers-Dyslipidemia
Questions With Appropriate Solutions.
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes? - accurate answers-Below 130/80
mm Hg
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
Which is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes? - accurate answers-Insulin
produced by the body cannot be used.
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all
pregnancies annually? - accurate answers-7%
Which Hemoglobin A 1c value would classify a patient as prediabetic? -
accurate answers-6%
What is the 1-hour postprandial blood glucose goal for a patient with
gestational diabetes? - accurate answers-Less than 155 mg/dl
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in
approximately what percentage of patients with type 1 diabetes? - accurate
answers-50%
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are common with which
type of diabetes? - accurate answers-Type 1 diabetes
Which statement regarding type 1 diabetes is correct? - accurate answers-I
will always need to take insulin.
What is often the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes?gmail - accurate
answers-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of
which cells? - accurate answers-Beta cells of the pancreas
, When should patients to be test for gestational diabetes? - accurate answers-
Second Trimester
What is the basic goal for nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? -
accurate answers-Maintenance of a lean weight
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already
maintaining a healthy weight? - accurate answers-
In addition to glucose management, which intervention can slow the
progression of nephropathy and end-stage renal disease? - accurate answers-
Antihypertensive therapy
Patients with prediabetes would which fasting blood glucose value? - accurate
answers-110 mg/dl
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of gestational diabetes? - accurate
answers-Blurred vision
Increased thirst
Weight loss with increased appetite
Which of the following statements is correct regarding an increased risk for
developing type 2 diabetes? - accurate answers-You have a history of
gestational diabetes.
What is the definition of prediabetes? - accurate answers-Glucose levels that
do not meet the criteria for diabetes but are still considered high risk for
developing diabetes.
Which herb can safely be used for glycemic control with no concern for drug
interactions? - accurate answers-Cinnamon
Which laboratory test should a patient with prediabetes expect the health care
provider to order? - accurate answers-Fasting blood glucose
What is an expected assessment finding for a patient with impaired glucose
tolerance (IGT)? - accurate answers-Dyslipidemia
