CDE Patient Education 3

Question 1

When assessing a patient's readiness to learn about diabetes, the educator should FIRST evaluate:

Accepted Answer

The patient's physical, emotional, and cognitive readiness to learn

Answer

Learning readiness encompasses physical comfort, emotional state, and cognitive capacity — all must be considered before effective education can occur.

Question 2

A bilingual patient prefers to speak Spanish during education sessions. The most appropriate action is:

Accepted Answer

Provide education in the patient's preferred language using qualified interpreter services if needed

Answer

Education delivered in the patient's preferred language with qualified interpretation maximizes comprehension and respects linguistic preferences.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate SMART goal set collaboratively with a diabetes patient?

Accepted Answer

'I will walk for 20 minutes after dinner on weekdays for the next 4 weeks'

Answer

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — walking 20 minutes after dinner on weekdays for 4 weeks meets all criteria.

Question 4

A patient with type 2 diabetes asks why they need to check their feet every day. The best response is:

Accepted Answer

'Diabetes can reduce sensation so you may not feel injuries, and early detection prevents serious complications like amputation'

Answer

Explaining that neuropathy can mask pain and that early detection prevents amputation links the behavior to meaningful, personally relevant outcomes.

Question 5

During sick day education, a patient with type 1 diabetes should be taught to:

Accepted Answer

Continue insulin, check blood glucose and ketones more frequently, and stay hydrated

Answer

During illness, insulin requirements often increase even with reduced food intake; frequent glucose and ketone monitoring prevents diabetic ketoacidosis.

Certified Diabetes Educator Test Practice Test

Certified Diabetes Educator Test Practice Test

CDE Patient Education 3