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How to Care for a Patient with Diabetes
1) Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body handles:
a) Blood sugar
b) Oxygen
c) Carbohydrates
d) Oral medications
2) The two types of diabetes are:
a) Type II and Type III
b) Type I and Type IV
c) Type I and Type II
d) Type II and Type A
3) What is the hormone involved in diabetes and what does it do?
a) Glucagon, it raises blood sugar
b) Insulin, it carries glucose into the cells
c) Insulin, it removes glucose from the cells
d) Adrenalin, it elevates the heart rate.
4) If there is not enough insulin:
a) The blood sugar level is not affected
b) The blood sugar level will fall.
c) The blood sugar level can rise and fall
d) The blood sugar level will rise
5) The biggest difference between Type I and Type II diabetes is:
a) The Type I diabetic does not make insulin, the Type II diabetic makes some
b) The Type I diabetic makes some insulin, the Type II diabetic does not
c) There is no important difference between Type I and Type II diabetes
d) The Type I diabetic takes oral medications, the Type II diabetic injects insulin
6) The signs and symptoms of high blood sugar in a Type II diabetic are:
a) Fever, nausea, and diarrhea
b) Often identical to the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar
c) Chest pain, elevated blood pressure, and elevated pulse rate
d) Abdominal pain, confusion, and sweating
7) Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar include:
a) Drowsiness, sweating, and high fever
b) Confusion, rapid heart rate, and tremors
c) Anxiety, nausea, and diarrhea
d) Slow heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and sweating
8) Complications of diabetes include:
a) Blindness, amputation, and nerve damage
b) Heart disease, arthritis, and stomach ulcers
c) Kidney damage, blindness, and liver damage
d) Skin ulcers, respiratory infections, and heart disease
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9) Two types of medications that can be used to control diabetes are:
a) Injectable insulin and topical creams
b) Oral medications and inhalers
c) Injectable insulin and oral medication
d) Diabetes can be controlled with diet and exercise
10) Which of these are important aspects of caring for a person with diabetes?
a) Understanding the importance of diet, exercise, and avoiding alcohol
b) Understanding the importance of foot care, recognizing high or low blood sugar, and
knowing the importance of conditions that affect diet or fluid intake.
c) Understanding the differences between Type I and Type II diabetes
d) Understanding the differences between injectable insulin and oral medications
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