Question 1

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is classified as a chronic ____ disorder.&#10;A) Hypertensive&#10;B) Integumentary&#10;C) Cardiovascular&#10;D) Endocrine

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is classified as a chronic endocrine disorder that develops when blood glucose levels are elevated above normal, and glucose metabolism doesn't function.

Question 2

Which is an underlying cause of diabetes mellitus (DM)? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Depression&#10;B) An autoimmune response (type 1)&#10;C) Gestational&#10;D) Insulin resistance (type 2)

Accepted Answer

The underlying cause of diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune response or type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body cannot produce enough insulin or enough sugar to function properly. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy. Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance affects the way the body metabolizes sugar.

Question 3

According to U.S. statistics, in 2018 how many people were affected by diabetes mellitus (DM)?&#10;A) 34.1 million&#10;B) 40 million&#10;C) 36 million&#10;D) 35.2 million

Accepted Answer

About 34.1 million adults in the United States are affected by DM, and over 7 million of those people were not diagnosed by a professional. Diabetes is also listed as the number seven cause of death.

Question 4

Which chronic illness does diabetes not contribute to?&#10;A) Kidney failure&#10;B) HIV&#10;C) Cardiovascular disease&#10;D) Blindness

Accepted Answer

Chronic illnesses and conditions such as kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, blindness, amputations, and cognitive impairment are related to DM.

Question 5

What is the primary energy source for cell metabolism?&#10;A) Endocrine&#10;B) Glycogen&#10;C) Glucose&#10;D) Sucrose

Accepted Answer

Glucose is the primary energy source for cell metabolism, and insulin is responsible for glucose transport into the cell. If this does not occur, then cell metabolism cannot occur.

Question 6

Where does endocrine regulation of glucose occur?&#10;A) Insulin in the liver&#10;B) Glycogen in the liver&#10;C) Islets of Langerhans cells in the small intestine&#10;D) Islets of Langerhans cells in the pancreas

Accepted Answer

Endocrine regulation of glucose occurs in the islets of Langerhans located in small cells of the pancreas. When glucagon and insulin are released, they counteract and regulate blood glucose levels.

Question 7

What is the major source of glucose from foods?&#10;A) Insulin&#10;B) Glycogen&#10;C) Disaccharides&#10;D) Monosaccharides

Accepted Answer

Monosaccharides are a significant source of glucose from foods. Monosaccharides are formed by the breakdown of carbohydrates ingested from food into the intestines.

Question 8

Glycogen breakdown is triggered by what levels?&#10;A) Low blood glucose levels&#10;B) High blood glucose levels&#10;C) High carbohydrate (CH) levels&#10;D) Low carbohydrate (CH) levels

Accepted Answer

When glucose enters the cell, it is stored in the liver primarily and in the muscles as glycogen. Glycogen breakdown initiated by low blood glucose levels occurs when a person fasts or does not ingest enough carbohydrates.

Question 9

During times of prolonged fasting, what process is initiated?&#10;A) Gluconeogenesis&#10;B) Glycogen&#10;C) Ketones&#10;D) Glycolysis

Accepted Answer

During times of prolonged fasting, gluconeogenesis is initiated and can be used to convert amino acids to create glucose; the fatty acids are turned into ketones, which accumulate in the blood.

Question 10

What is the word for an increased feeling of thirst?&#10;A) Gluconeogenesis&#10;B) Polydipsia&#10;C) Hyponatremia&#10;D) Polyuria

Accepted Answer

Polydipsia means an increased feeling of thirst. In diabetes, the blood has elevated glucose levels that cause a shift in fluid levels of water from the cell to the blood, which decreases the level of water and initiates a thirst response.

Question 11

What are three symptoms of increased ketone levels in the blood? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Fruity odor in the breath&#10;B) Body odor&#10;C) Urine odor&#10;D) Weight gain

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are three symptoms of increased ketone...

Question 12

Which of the following is not a contributing factor to type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?&#10;A) Age&#10;B) Sedentary lifestyle&#10;C) Increased caloric intake&#10;D) Gestational diabetes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 13

Hypoglycemia is defined as which of the following?&#10;A) Blood glucose less than 50 mg/dL&#10;B) Blood glucose less than 70 mg/dL&#10;C) Blood glucose more than 70 mg/dL&#10;D) Blood glucose more than 50 mg/dL

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hypoglycemia is defined as which of the...

Question 14

What is known as a common negative reaction to the challenges of self-management of a chronic disease?&#10;A) Diabetes distress&#10;B) Dyspnea&#10;C) Depression&#10;D) Hyperglycemia

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is known as a common negative...

Deck 2: Diabetes Mellitus