FREE CBDCE Assessment & Individualization Questions and Answers
What key information should be gathered during an initial diabetes assessment?
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A comprehensive diabetes assessment includes medical, psychosocial, and behavioral factors. This involves understanding medications (A), health literacy to tailor education (B), physical activity habits (C), family history for genetic risks (D), and the preferred learning style (E) to customize the education plan.
Which of the following are barriers to effective diabetes self-management that should be identified during assessment?
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Barriers like financial issues (A), food insecurity (B), lack of knowledge (C), and language/cultural factors (E) can impact diabetes self-management. A strong family support system (D) is typically a facilitator, not a barrier.
What are the primary goals of an initial diabetes assessment?
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The initial diabetes assessment aims to gather baseline data (A), understand knowledge gaps (B), address psychosocial needs (D), and determine the patient’s readiness for change (E). Prescribing exercise (C) should follow individualization based on the assessment.
Which tools are appropriate for evaluating a person’s health literacy during diabetes assessment?
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Health literacy can be evaluated using the teach-back method (A), medication understanding (B), self-reported education level (C), and hands-on skills like glucose meter demonstration (D). A1C results (E) measure clinical outcomes but do not evaluate health literacy directly.
During an assessment, a patient states, “I don’t think I can stick to a healthy eating plan.” What should you do next?
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Exploring the patient’s past experiences (A) and challenges (B) can help address barriers. Setting small goals (D) promotes confidence and gradual progress. Reprimanding (C) and providing generic plans (E) are not supportive or individualized strategies.