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2013 CDECB Examination sample Questions
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1What is an essential component of a quality improvement program?
- ADevelopment of behavioural objectives for each teaching section
- BA clear statement of philosophy
- CA remedial plan addressing deficiencies in meeting established standards
- DEvidence that clients are meeting program objectives
2During the perinatal period, when is the woman with type 1 diabetes most at risk for hypoglycemia?
- ASecond trimester
- BNo change in risks throughout the pregnancy
- CThird trimester
- DFirst trimester
3What would be the most appropriate recommendation for the diabetes educator to make for an overweight person taking short-acting insulin at supper and experiencing hypoglycemia during the evening?
- AInject into the abdomen to decrease insulin absorption time
- BChange to a rapid-acting analogue at supper
- CIncrease the frequency of blood glucose monitoring
- DEat more carbohydrate at supper
4Which of the following combinations of food provide approximately 30 g of carbohydrate?
- A125 ml milk, 1/2 orange, 1 slice of bread
- B125 ml turnips, 125 ml cooked macaroni
- C4 Melba toast, 1 small banana, 125 ml milk
- D200 ml cooked porridge, 250 ml strawberries, 250 ml plain yogurt
5A client with type 2 diabetes taking multiple daily injections of rapid-acting insulin before meals and intermediate-acting insulin at bedtime has consistently elevated fasting blood glucose. What action should be taken to correct this trend?
- AIncrease pre-breakfast rapid-acting insulin
- BDecrease bedtime intermediate-ating insulin to decrease the risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia
- CCheck blood glucose at 0300-0400 hours; if not below target, increase bedtime intermediate-acting insulin.
- DAdjust nutrient intake and encourage increased physical activity
6Hannah and her family will be travelling to England, which is 5 hours ahead. What should the diabetes educator recommend regarding insulin adjustment?
- ANo insulin adjustments are required
- BIncrease insulin when travelling to England
- CUpon return, adjust the usual insulin doses by 30%
- DReduce insulin when travelling to England
7When teaching Hannah's parents about hypoglycemia which of the following statements is most critical?
- ATesting is necessary to confirm hypoglycemia
- BHannah may not recognize or verbalize hypoglycemia
- CHannah's bedtime snack must include 15 g of carbohydrate and a protein choice
- DTesting should be done at 0300 hours twice per week
8Hannah has been unwell with influenza for 6 hours. Her mom reports Hannah has vomited once. What is the most appropriate response for sick day management?
- AEnsure adequate oral intake every 2 hours
- BTest blood glucose and ketones and discontinue the insulin
- CTake Hannah to the nearest emergency department
- DTest blood glucose and ketones and continue the insulin
9Bob has type 2 diabetes and has been prescribed acarbose 50 mg TID. He takes no other oral agents for his diabetes. What is the best advice to give Bob?
- ATest your blood glucose before meals
- BTake your medication after meals
- CTake your medication during meals
- DTake your medication with the first bite of the meal
10What is the most important factor when assessing the learning needs of a client?
- AThe client's past attendance at a diabetes education program
- BThe client's perception of his/her present problem or concern
- CThe client's diabetes control as assessed by a recent A1C
- DThe client's past experience and knowledge related to diabetes
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