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2015 CDECB Sample Questions

2015 CDECB Sample Questions

Question 1 of 10

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Which one of the following factors is most influential in preventing amputation in the person with diabetes?

Select one of the following:

  • Client education.

  • Appropriate diagnostic tests.

  • Control of diabetic neuropathy.

  • Frequent visits to the chiropodist.

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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Which one of the following gastrointestinal conditions is associated with diabetic autonomic neuropathy?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Gastric ulcer.

  • B. Esophageal dysfunction.

  • C. Diverticulosis.

  • D. Irritable bowel syndrome

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

What is a principle of adult education?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Promotion of dependence.

  • B. Exclusion of past experience.

  • C. Presentation of material in lecture format.

  • D. Adults are task oriented learners.

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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Mrs. Lee is a 62-year-old, non obese female with type 2 diabetes and mild renal impairment. She is currently being treated with glyburide (Diabeta) 5 mg BID. Her A1C is 8% and she has frequent episodes of hypoglycemia because of her inconsistent eating habits. Which of the following alterations in therapy would most likely address Mrs. Lee’s problem?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Add metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg BID to her glyburide (Diabeta) regimen.

  • B. Reduce her glyburide (Diabeta) to 5 mg daily.

  • C. Replace her glyburide (Diabeta) with metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg BID.

  • D. Replace her glyburide (Diabeta) with repaglinide (GlucoNorm) 1-2 mg with each meal.
    THE

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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Brian uses a premixed insulin analogue BID. What is the most appropriate nutrition education tool for the diabetes educator to use to help Brian have consistent carbohydrate intake?

Select one of the following:

  • A. The Plate Method.

  • B. Advanced Carbohydrate Counting.

  • C. Beyond the Basics Meal Planning System.

  • D. The Hand Portion Guide.

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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6.
What is the most critical statement about hypoglycemia that the diabetes educator would tell the parents of a 3 year old , with type 1 diabetes

Select one of the following:

  • A. She may not recognize or verbalize hypoglycemia.

  • B. Testing should be done at 0300 hours twice per week.

  • C. Testing is necessary to confirm hypoglycemia.

  • D. Her bedtime snack must include 15 g of carbohydrate and a protein
    choice.

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Mr. Patrick comes to the Diabetes Education Centre and requests to see someone because he is feeling very depressed and is having difficulty coping. What should the diabetes educator do?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Arrange for him to see a mental health specialist.

    C. Monitor him to ensure that the situation does not get worse.

  • B. Inform him that antidepressant medications are essential.

  • C. Monitor him to ensure that the situation does not get worse.

  • D. Reassure him that depression is common in people with diabetes

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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What is the primary treatment goal for DKA?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Rehydration.

  • B. Infection control.

  • C. Correction of hyponatremia.

  • D. Reduction of blood glucose.

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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Mary is a 26-year-old client with type 1 diabetes. She has just learned that she is pregnant. She asks the diabetes educator about a safe maximum daily dose of artificial sweetener. What should the diabetes educator recommend?

Select one of the following:

  • A. 50 mg/kg of aspartame.

  • B. 9 mg/kg of sucralose.

  • C. 11 mg/kg of cyclamate.

  • D. 7 mg/kg saccharin

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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What lab parameter should be monitored for a client newly started on ramipril (Altace)?

Select one of the following:

  • A. Potassium.

  • B. Sodium.

  • C. Chloride.

  • D. eGFR.

Explanation

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