WGU EAQ NUTRITION CHAPTER 20:
DIABETES MELLITUS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes? - Answer-Below 130/80 mm Hg
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorses which type of diet for type 1
diabetes management? - Answer-The ADA does not endorse any specific diet
Which is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes? - Answer-Insulin produced by the body
cannot be used.
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all
pregnancies annually? - Answer-7%
Which Hemoglobin A 1c value would classify a patient as prediabetic? - Answer-6%
What is the 1-hour postprandial blood glucose goal for a patient with gestational
diabetes? - Answer-Less than 155 mg/dl
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in approximately
what percentage of patients with type 1 diabetes? - Answer-50%
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are common with which type of
diabetes? - Answer-Type 1 diabetes
Which statement regarding type 1 diabetes is correct? - Answer-I will always need to
take insulin.
What is often the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes?gmail - Answer-Diabetic
Ketoacidosis
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of which cells? -
Answer-Beta cells of the pancreas
When should patients to be test for gestational diabetes? - Answer-Second Trimester
What is the basic goal for nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? - Answer-
Maintenance of a lean weight
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already maintaining
a healthy weight? - Answer-
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