Provide a justification for using diet, evidence based exercises and medication for treating severe mental illness in homeless people.

1. Regardless of the type of diabetes, the primary sign of the disease

is ________, abnormally elevated blood glucose levels.
Multiple Choice
hyperglucosity
hypoglucosity
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia

2.In a person with type 2 diabetes, the blood sugar level remains high after a meal because ________.
Multiple Choice
the kidneys are not working
too much insulin is released
the cells do not respond to insulin appropriately
no insulin in released

3.If a person does not follow good dental hygiene practices, the debris becomes food for bacteria that live on teeth. As the bacteria metabolize ________, they produce ________ that damages tooth enamel and results in decay.
Multiple Choice
fructose; amylase
carbohydrate; amylase
carbohydrate; acid
alcohol; dehydrogenase

4.Which of the following statements about reactive hypoglycemia is FALSE?
Multiple Choice
People with reactive hypoglycemia will feel better if they eat larger meals, three times a day, with no snacks in between.
Reactive hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by low blood glucose.
A person who eats a large quantity of highly refined carbohydrates may experience reactive hypoglycemia within four hours.
Reactive hypoglycemia can result from the pancreas releasing too much insulin.

5.In a person with type 1 diabetes, the blood sugar level remains high after a meal because ________.
Multiple Choice
no insulin is released
the kidneys are not working
too much insulin is released
protein is converted to glucose

6.In the colon, soluble fiber ________.
Multiple Choice
slows bacterial growth
aids in removal of intestinal bacteria
is fermented by healthy bacteria that use the products of fermentation for energy
contributes to softer and easier-to-eliminate feces

7.Which of the following statements about carbohydrate consumption is FALSE?
Multiple Choice
People gain body fat when their intake of kcal from carbohydrates exceeds their energy output.
Foods that contain large amounts of refined carbohydrates do not satisfy hunger as well as foods containing more protein or fat.
Breakfast cereal is the primary source of added sugar in the diets of American children.
Eating a diet rich in fiber can contribute to weight loss because fiber-rich foods tend to be filling, contributing to reduced food intake.

8.The Nutrition Facts panel on a granola bar says that it has 10 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrate, and 5 grams of protein per bar. Approximately how many kilocalories are in this bar?
Multiple Choice
270 kilocalories
200 kilocalories
120 kilocalories
170 kilocalories

reference:  Lippincott Course Point Enhanced for Eliopoulos: Gerontological Nursing

Learning Objectives, Chapter 8, Legal Aspects of
Gerontological Nursing
1. Discuss laws governing gerontological nursing practice.
2. Describe legal issues in gerontological nursing practice and ways to
minimize risks.
3. List legal safeguards for nurses.