FREE CBDCE Evaluation & Follow-Up Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of evaluating a patient’s diabetes self-management plan?
Please select 4 correct answers
Evaluation ensures that progress (A) is tracked, barriers (B) are identified, care plans are adjusted (D) based on the patient’s needs, and the effectiveness of education (E) is assessed. Reprimanding the patient (C) is counterproductive and may harm rapport.
During a follow-up visit, a patient’s A1C remains elevated despite implementing a new care plan. What steps should the CDCES take?
Please select 4 correct answers
If progress is limited, reassessing adherence and challenges (A), discussing lifestyle factors (B), revisiting goals (C), and collaborating with the team for medication changes (E) are appropriate. Blaming the patient (D) is not supportive or professional.
Which data points are most useful for evaluating the success of a diabetes self-management education (DSME) program?
Please select 4 correct answers
Success can be evaluated using clinical outcomes like A1C (A), frequency of monitoring (B), patient confidence (C), and improvements in skills (E). While attendance (D) is important, it does not measure the program’s effectiveness directly.
A patient expresses frustration about not achieving their blood glucose goals. What follow-up steps should the CDCES take?
Please select 4 correct answers
The CDCES should validate the patient’s frustration (A), reassess progress and strategies (B), explore barriers (C), and adjust goals if needed (E). Abandoning goals (D) can decrease motivation and is not supportive.
What tools or strategies can a CDCES use to evaluate ongoing diabetes self-management behaviors?
Please select 4 correct answers
Evaluating behaviors involves reviewing glucose data (A), self-reports (B), using teach-back (C) to confirm understanding, and assessing coping skills (E). Relying solely on A1C (D) without follow-up does not provide a full picture of self-management behaviors.