THE CANADIAN DIABETES EDUCATOR

CERTIFICATION BOARD

SAMPLE
EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS
2017

THE CANADIAN DIABETES EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION BOARD SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 2017
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1. Anna, 35 years old, has type 2 diabetes and uses insulin. She went to a Diabetes
Education Centre and explained that her blood glucose levels drop significantly on
weekends. She did report she consumes at least one 750 mL bottle of vodka during this
time. What is the best explanation for the weekend findings?

A. Alcohol ingestion may mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia, increase hepatic

production of glucose and decrease ketones.
B. Alcohol ingestion may mask the symptoms of hyperglycemia, reduce hepatic
production of glucose and has no effect on ketones.
C. Alcohol ingestion may mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia, reduce hepatic
production of glucose and increase ketones.
D. Alcohol ingestion may mask the symptoms of hyperglycemia, increase hepatic
production of glucose and increase ketones.

2. Which one of the following gastrointestinal conditions is associated with diabetic

autonomic neuropathy?

A. Gastriculcer.
B. Gastroparesis.
C. Diverticulosis.
D. Irritable bowel syndrome.

3. What is a principle of adult education?

A. Promotion of dependence.
B. Exclusion of past experience.
C. Presentation of material in lecture format.
D. Adults are task oriented learners.

4. Mrs. Lee is a 62-year-old, non-obese female with type 2 diabetes and mild renal
impairment. She is currently being treated with glyburide (Diabeta) 5 mg BID. Her A1C is
8% and she has frequent episodes of hypoglycemia because of her inconsistent eating
habits. Which of the following alterations in therapy would most likely address Mrs.
Lees problem?

A. Add metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg BID to her glyburide (Diabeta) regimen.

B. Reduce her glyburide (Diabeta) to 5 mg daily.
C. Replace her glyburide (Diabeta) with metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg BID.
D. Replace her glyburide (Diabeta) with repaglinide (GlucoNorm) 1-2 mg with each
meal.
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5. Mr. Belanger comes to the Diabetes Education Centre and has many questions about
carbohydrate counting. What should the diabetes educator do to help Mr. Belanger with
his carbohydrate counting?

A. Demonstrate how to measure his favourite carbohydrate foods with food

models, measuring cups and spoons.
B. Give him a Beyond the Basics poster.
C. Explain the Plate Method for portion control.
D. Organize a grocery shopping tour with Mr. Belanger.

6. What is the most critical statement about hypoglycemia that the diabetes educator
would tell the parents of a 3 year old, with type 1 diabetes?

A. She may not recognize or verbalize hypoglycemia.

B. Testing should be done at 0300 hours twice per week.
C. Testing is necessary to confirm hypoglycemia.
D. Her bedtime snack must include 15 g of carbohydrate and a protein choice.

7. Mr. Patrick comes to the Diabetes Education Centre and requests to see someone
because he is feeling very depressed and is having difficulty coping. What should the
diabetes educator do?

A. Arrange for him to see a mental health specialist.

B. Inform him that antidepressant medications are essential.
C. Monitor him to ensure that the situation does not get worse.
D. Reassure him that depression is common in people with diabetes.

8. What are the 2 most common side effects of liraglutide (Victoza)?

A. Constipation and back pain.

B. Nausea and constipation.
C. Nausea and diarrhea.
D. Diarrhea and gastritis.

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 9. According to adult learning principles, when designing activities for affecting change,
what strategy is essential?

A. Activities should accommodate the cognitive learning styles of the majority of

individuals in a classroom.
B. Activities should be individualized and focus on one main cognitive learning
style.
C. Activities should include at least two learning styles to reduce confusion.
D. Activities should accommodate a variety of cognitive and learning styles.
.

10. What lab parameter should be monitored for a client newly started on ramipril (Altace)?

A. Potassium.
B. Sodium.
C. Chloride.
D. eGFR.

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Question Correct Competency References
Number Response

1 C 4.F Canadian Diabetes Association 2013 Clinical Practice

Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of
Diabetes in Canada. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 37
(Suppl 1), p. S51

2 B 1.F (Canadian Diabetes Association. Building Competency in

Diabetes Education: Advancing Practice. 2014 7-72

3 D 6.C Belton A., Simpson N. The How To of Patient Education

2nd Edition. Published in Canada ISBN 978-0-9698119-
2-3. 2010;40

4 D 3.1.A Harper, W. et al., Canadian Diabetes Association.

Canadian Diabetes Association 2013 Clinical Practice for
the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in
Canada. Can J Diabetes. 2013; 37:S63

5 A 2.B Canadian Diabetes Association. Beyond the basics meal

planning for healthy eating: Diabetes prevention and
management. 2005; 73

6 A 3.2A Daneman, D., Frank, M., Perlman, K. When a Child has

Diabetes. Key Porter Books, 2010;167

7 A 4.D Robinson, D.J. et al., Canadian Diabetes Association.

Canadian Diabetes Association 2013 Clinical Practice for
the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in
Canada. Can J Diabetes. 2013; 87:S92

8 C 3.1A Health Canada Drug Product Database.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-
mps/prodpharma/databasdon/index-eng.php
Accessed January 2016

9 D 6.D Belton A., Simpson N. The How To of Patient Education

2nd Edition. Published in Canada ISBN 978-0-9698119-2-
3. 2010;40

10 A 3.1.H Canadian Diabetes Association 2013 Clinical Practice for

the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada.
Can J Diabetes. 2013; S129

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