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Unit 3 – understanding the initial care of diabetes
Q1. Describe how the experience of living with diabetes affects individuals in different ways.
Q2. Describe how the attitudes and behaviours of others may have an impact on someone with diabetes, including the effects of stigma and negative social attitudes.
Q3. Give three examples of ways to improve social attitudes towards people with diabetes.
Q4. Identify the legal rights of individuals with diabetes.
Q5. Identify how the law relates to drivers who have diabetes.
Q6. Explain why individuals with diabetes should inform their employer of their condition.
Q7. Explain the importance of a person-centred approach when working with an individual with diabetes.
Q8. Describe how to support individuals to make informed decisions about managing their condition giving examples of ways to help them.
Q9. Describe how to work with individuals to develop self-care skills for managing diabetes including five examples of types of support that you could provide or direct them to.
Q10. Outline the advice given to individuals with diabetes in relation to:
A) nutrition
B) exercise
C) lifestyle
Q11. Describe additional support individuals can access to help self-management of diabetes.
Q12. Identify the normal range for:
A) blood glucose
B) blood pressure
Q13. Explain the importance of accurate monitoring of:
A) blood glucose
B) urine
C) blood pressure
Q14. Identify the equipment and tests used for monitoring diabetes.
Q15. Describe the requirements for recording and reporting of diabetes monitoring activity.
Q16. Explain how individuals can be encouraged to contribute to the monitoring process.
Unit 4 – understanding the treatment and management of diabetes.
Q1. Outline the care pathway for diabetes.
Q2. Describe the different types of medication used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Q3. Describe the importance of diet and exercise for optimising blood glucose at the correct levels.
Q4. Identify how different forms of treatment can have impact on an individual’s daily life.
Q5. Identify common causes of hypoglycaemia.
Q6. Outline the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
Q7. Identify how hypoglycaemia is confirmed in an emergency.
Q8. Describe the action to take if an individual has hypoglycaemia.
Q9. Identify possible causes of hyperglycaemia.
Q10. Outline the signs and symptoms of hyperglycaemia.
Q11. Describe what action to take if an individual has hyperglycaemia.
Q12. Outline how stress and illness affect blood glucose.
Q13. Identify what is meant by ketoacidosis.
Q14. Describe a range of complications associated with diabetes.
Q15. Explain the links between diabetes and:
A) cardiovascular disease
B) dementia
C) depression
Q16. Outline the long-term health consequences of developing type 2 diabetes.
Q17. Suggest ways to prevent illness and infection.
Q18. Identify how regular monitoring can help to prevent complications.
Q19. Outline the regular screening process used for early detection of long-terms complications.
Q20. Explain the importance of foot care for people with diabetes.
Q21a. Describe the need for pre-pregnancy planning for those with diabetes.
Q21b. Give four examples of what should be included in pre-pregnancy planning.
Q22. Explain the importance of optimising blood glucose at the correct levels during pregnancy.