Diabetes

Which of the following best reflects an OT's role in addressing cognitive decline related to diabetes?

What is the primary cause of diabetic ketoacidosis in clients with Type 1 diabetes?

What is the primary goal of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in diabetes management?

Which of the following is a long-term complication of chronic hyperglycemia that impacts visual processing and safety?

Which complication of diabetes is most likely to result in the need for dialysis or kidney transplant?

Which strategy is MOST effective in teaching a client with diabetic retinopathy to perform safe medication management?

A pt w/DM2 demos difficulty preparing meals due to visual impairments. Which adaptation would be most beneficial?

Which symptom is most specific to hyperglycemia in a person with Type 1 diabetes?

Pt was recently dx'ed with Type 1 diabetes. Which physiological characteristic most accurately defines this condition?

Which statement about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is MOST accurate?

Which of the following client behaviors demonstrates effective self-management of diabetes?

A client with diabetes asks, “Why do I need to check my blood sugar if I feel fine?” What is the BEST OT response?

Student w/DM1 expresses fear about managing blood glucose during stressful exam weeks. What's the BEST OT intervention?

Which of the following best describes the function of insulin in the body?

A client with diabetes experiences delayed wound healing. Which complication is MOST likely contributing to this issue?

Which condition is LEAST likely to be associated with chronic hyperglycemia?

An OT working with a pt w/diabetes recommends stress management strategies. What is the rationale for this intervention?

Which of the following clients is at the highest risk for diabetic foot ulcers?

A client with gestational diabetes is most at risk for developing which condition later in life?

Which of the following best explains the benefit of teaching clients with diabetes to inspect their feet daily?

During a home visit, an OT observes that a pt w/diabetic neuropathy walks barefoot indoors. What should the OT do FIRST?

What dietary recommendation is MOST appropriate for a client with prediabetes who wants to prevent disease progression?

A pt w/Type 2 diabetes reports frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. What is the OT's best course of action?

A client has difficulty managing insulin administration due to tremors. What is the BEST OT intervention?

What distinguishes gestational diabetes from other types of diabetes?

What is the most likely functional impact of diabetic nephropathy?

A client asks why diabetes affects their ability to heal cuts. Which explanation is MOST accurate?

Which of the following symptoms is MOST suggestive of diabetic autonomic neuropathy affecting the GI system?

What blood glucose value most accurately defines hypoglycemia?

Which symptom would be LEAST expected in a client with Type 2 diabetes?

In a client with diabetes, what is the relationship between periodontal disease and glucose control?

What is the role of OT in addressing diabetic distress?

A client presents with dry mouth, fatigue, fruity-smelling breath, and confusion. Which condition should the OT suspect?