Deck 24: Diabetes Across the Stages of a Womans Life

Question 1

According to the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study, which racial/ethnic group has the highest prevalence of type 1 diabetes in the United States?

A) Navajos
B) African Americans
C) non-Hispanic whites
D) Asians/Pacific Islanders

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is highest among _____ boys and girls.

A) Hispanic
B) Navajo
C) African American
D) non-Hispanic white

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What statement about type 1 diabetes is correct?

A) It was previously known as noninsulin-dependent diabetes.
B) It occurs during pregnancy.
C) It is typically diagnosed at older ages.
D) It results from an absolute deficiency of insulin secretion.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Research has noted an association between diabetes and _____.

A) depression
B) emphysema
C) hypotension
D) bone necrosis

Question 5

People with diabetes can prevent microvascular complications through _____.

A) twice-daily insulin injections
B) intensive control of blood sugar
C) moderate alcohol intake
D) maintaining sufficient hydration

Question 6

Diabetes is associated with an increased risk for developing which condition?

A) shingles
B) arthritis
C) osteoporosis
D) Alzheimer's disease

Question 7

Diabetes increases the risk of which forms of cancer?

A) endometrial, pancreatic, and uterine
B) gastric, lung, and pancreatic
C) breast, colorectal, and uterine
D) breast, gastric, and thyroid

Question 8

In persons at high risk, type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed with diet and exercise.

Question 9

The prevalence of childhood obesity has been decreasing in many countries throughout the world.

Question 10

Diabetes accelerates the aging process.

Question 11

Diabetes is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease in women.

Question 12

List four of the major risk factors for diabetes.

Question 13

List four of the health concerns associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Question 14

What are the four barriers to ensuring preconception or interception care?

Question 15

List three of the recommendations to improve the future of women with diabetes or at risk of diabetes.