Question 1

A state in which the body's cells fail to respond to the effects of insulin is _____________.&#10;A)hyperglycemia&#10;B)hypoglycemia&#10;C)insulin resistance&#10;D)diabetic coma

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. This can lead to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream and eventually to type 2 diabetes. Hyperglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels are too high, while hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels are too low. Diabetic coma is a serious complication of diabetes where a person becomes unconscious due to high blood sugar levels.

Question 2

Which of the following individuals would have the highest risk for developing type 2 diabetes?&#10;A)a white male with a waist circumference of 102 cm&#10;B)a normal-weight black female with a history of depression&#10;C)an Asian Canadian female with high blood pressure&#10;D)a First Nations male with a BMI of 30

Accepted Answer

The First Nations male with a BMI of 30 has the highest risk for developing type 2 diabetes as obesity is a major contributor to the development of diabetes. Other factors such as ethnicity and high blood pressure can also increase the risk, but the BMI of 30 indicates a higher level of obesity which dramatically increases the risk.

Question 3

Type 1 diabetes ______________.&#10;A)most often appears during childhood or adolescence&#10;B)results in a temporary increase in insulin production&#10;C)results in an enhanced immune system&#10;D)is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, most often appears during childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, resulting in a deficiency of insulin production.

Question 4

Which of the following occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?&#10;A)The mother has significantly reduced risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes after giving birth.&#10;B)The growth of the fetus is limited.&#10;C)Changing hormone levels reduce metabolic stress.&#10;D)There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes can lead to a higher risk of birth-related complications due to factors such as increased fetal size, difficulty during delivery, and higher likelihood of needing a cesarean section.

Question 5

Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes.The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later.The test Randy will undergo is the ______________.

A)Glucose meter test
B)Hemoglobin A1C test
C)Oral glucose tolerance test
D)Fasting plasma glucose test

Accepted Answer

The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a test that involves drinking a concentrated glucose solution and then having blood drawn at regular intervals to measure blood glucose levels. This test is often used to diagnose diabetes or prediabetes, as it can show how well the body is able to manage glucose after a large intake of sugar. The other tests listed are used to diagnose and monitor diabetes in different ways (fasting plasma glucose measures blood glucose levels after a period of fasting, hemoglobin A1C measures average blood glucose levels over several months, and glucose meter tests are a type of at-home test that measures blood glucose levels with a handheld device).

Question 6

In which form of diabetes is the body not able to produce insulin?&#10;A)type 1&#10;B)type 2&#10;C)gestational&#10;D)metabolic syndrome

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in the inability to produce insulin.

Question 7

The body organ that filters excess glucose from the blood is the ______________.&#10;A)spleen&#10;B)liver&#10;C)kidney&#10;D)pancreas

Accepted Answer

The kidneys help filter excess glucose from the blood and excrete it through urine. The spleen helps filter and store blood, but does not filter glucose. The liver plays a role in regulating blood glucose levels, but does not filter excess glucose. The pancreas produces insulin to help regulate blood glucose levels, but does not directly filter excess glucose.

Question 8

The risk reduction strategy that will have the greatest impact on preventing pre-diabetes from developing into diabetes is _____________.&#10;A)Beginning an exercise program&#10;B)Cutting back on calories&#10;C)Taking insulin&#10;D)Beginning an exercise program and cutting back on calories

Accepted Answer

Both beginning an exercise program and cutting back on calories have been shown to be effective in preventing pre-diabetes from developing into diabetes. Exercise helps to improve insulin sensitivity and calorie reduction can lead to weight loss, which also improves insulin sensitivity. Combining these strategies can have a significant impact on preventing diabetes. Taking insulin is not a preventative strategy but is used to manage blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Question 9

Kara was tested for diabetes.Her fasting plasma glucose test showed a level of 120 mg/dL.This indicates that ___________.&#10;A)Kara has diabetes&#10;B)Kara has pre-diabetes&#10;C)Kara has normal blood glucose levels&#10;D)Kara's test results must be confirmed with an oral glucose tolerance test

Accepted Answer

A fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dL is considered in the pre-diabetes range, which means that Kara's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. However, further testing may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 10

A cluster of six conditions that strongly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is known as __________________.&#10;A)cardiovascular disease&#10;B)pre-diabetes&#10;C)central adiposity&#10;D)metabolic syndrome

Accepted Answer

The cluster of six conditions that strongly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is known as metabolic syndrome. These conditions include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, low HDL (good) cholesterol levels, and high triglyceride levels.

Question 11

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause all of the following except _____________.&#10;A)coma&#10;B)heart disease&#10;C)kidney disease&#10;D)pancreatic cancer

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Question 12

Nerve damage associated with diabetes can cause numbness and tingling in ______________.&#10;A)the neck&#10;B)the hands&#10;C)the feet&#10;D)the hands and feet

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Question 13

The body organ that stores glycogen that has been converted from glucose is the _____________.&#10;A)spleen&#10;B)liver&#10;C)kidney&#10;D)pancreas

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Question 14

In a state of diabetic ketoacidosis _______________.&#10;A)blood acidity is extremely low&#10;B)normal body functions cannot be sustained&#10;C)the brain will not have sources of energy&#10;D)kidney function will increase

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Question 15

Which of the following is true in regard to glucose in the body?&#10;A)It decreases energy availability for body cells.&#10;B)It is the least preferred energy source for red blood cells.&#10;C)Its uptake is signaled by the pancreas.&#10;D)It easily diffuses across cell membranes.

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Question 16

Uncontrolled diabetes can increase the risk of ________________.&#10;A)liver cancer&#10;B)blindness&#10;C)brain tumors&#10;D)skin cancer

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Question 17

Diabetes can result in weight loss because ______________.&#10;A)so many calories are lost in the glucose that passes into the urine.&#10;B)appetite is suppressed due to high blood sugar&#10;C)a diabetic burns more calories during a given activity&#10;D)excessive urination means loss of water weight

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Question 18

Which of the following is true with respect to pre-diabetes?&#10;A)The symptoms are typically mild.&#10;B)It is one of the conditions linked to metabolic syndrome.&#10;C)It is most common college students.&#10;D)An estimated 14 million Canadians age 20 or older have it.

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Question 19

Foods thought to lower the risk of diabetes include _____________.&#10;A)white bread&#10;B)dark greens&#10;C)fatty fish&#10;D)dairy products

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Question 20

Carrying an excessive amount of body fat around the waist,which is a risk factor for diabetes,is a condition known as _____________________.&#10;A)rapid weight gain&#10;B)central cellulite storage&#10;C)central adiposity&#10;D)gastrointestinal adiposity

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Question 21

What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

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Question 22

How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?

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Question 23

What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?

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Deck 18: A: Focus on Diabetes