Question 1

A statement such as "evidence of iron-deficiency anemia" is part of the

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition diagnosis statement. 
B)  clinical flow sheet. 
C)  diet order. 
D)  medical order. 
A)  nutrition diagnosis statement. 
B)  clinical flow sheet. 
C)  diet order. 
D)  medical order. A

Question 2

The member of the health care team who is in closest.continual contact with patients and their families is the

Accepted Answer

A)  physician. 
B)  clinical dietitian. 
C)  licensed nurse. 
D)  physical therapist. 
A)  physician. 
B)  clinical dietitian. 
C)  licensed nurse. 
D)  physical therapist. C

Question 3

The person most responsible for nutrition care in a clinical setting is the

Accepted Answer

A)  physician. 
B)  nurse. 
C)  clinical dietitian. 
D)  patient. 
A)  physician. 
B)  nurse. 
C)  clinical dietitian. 
D)  patient. C

Question 4

An alternative measure for height for a nonambulatory patient is

Accepted Answer

A)  total arm span. 
B)  skin calipers. 
C)  waist circumference. 
D)  creatinine height index. 
A)  total arm span. 
B)  skin calipers. 
C)  waist circumference. 
D)  creatinine height index.

Question 5

Enteral feeding is administered through

Accepted Answer

A)  the gastrointestinal tract. 
B)  the bowel. 
C)  an intravenous drip. 
D)  a syringe. 
A)  the gastrointestinal tract. 
B)  the bowel. 
C)  an intravenous drip. 
D)  a syringe.

Question 6

Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include

Accepted Answer

A)  computed tomographic scans. 
B)  laboratory tests. 
C)  physical therapy. 
D)  fitness testing. 
A)  computed tomographic scans. 
B)  laboratory tests. 
C)  physical therapy. 
D)  fitness testing.

Question 7

A tool that would be useful to assess changes in subcutaneous fat over a 12-month period would be

Accepted Answer

A)  a tape measure. 
B)  a scale. 
C)  calipers. 
D)  a clamp. 
A)  a tape measure. 
B)  a scale. 
C)  calipers. 
D)  a clamp.

Question 8

The statement."limited oral intake related to fatigue and nausea as evidenced by average daily intake of calories less than 500 kcal and 8-lb weight loss during past 2 months" is an example of what phase of the nutrition care process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosis 
B)  Intervention 
C)  Assessment 
D)  Monitoring 
A)  Diagnosis 
B)  Intervention 
C)  Assessment 
D)  Monitoring

Question 9

An anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat is

Accepted Answer

A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  mid-upper arm circumference. 
D)  skinfold thickness. 
A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  mid-upper arm circumference. 
D)  skinfold thickness.

Question 10

A complete nutrition assessment should include gathering information about

Accepted Answer

A)  use of over-the-counter supplements. 
B)  the number of relatives living. 
C)  medications taken 5 years ago. 
D)  clothing and shoe size. 
A)  use of over-the-counter supplements. 
B)  the number of relatives living. 
C)  medications taken 5 years ago. 
D)  clothing and shoe size.

Question 11

Hypogeusia may suggest

Accepted Answer

A)  a nutrient imbalance. 
B)  a lack of physical exercise. 
C)  excessive oral hygiene. 
D)  a life-threatening emergency. 
A)  a nutrient imbalance. 
B)  a lack of physical exercise. 
C)  excessive oral hygiene. 
D)  a life-threatening emergency.

Question 12

An oral diet can be modified by

Accepted Answer

A)  energy value, temperature, or cooking method. 
B)  nutrient content, temperature, or spice content. 
C)  energy value, energy density, or texture. 
D)  nutrient content, energy value, or texture. 
A)  energy value, temperature, or cooking method. 
B)  nutrient content, temperature, or spice content. 
C)  energy value, energy density, or texture. 
D)  nutrient content, energy value, or texture.

Question 13

The identification and labeling of an actual nutrition occurrence.risk of an occurrence.or potential for developing a nutrition problem is referred to as the nutrition

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosis. 
B)  assessment. 
C)  plan. 
D)  intervention. 
A)  diagnosis. 
B)  assessment. 
C)  plan. 
D)  intervention.

Question 14

An example of an oral diet that has been modified is

Accepted Answer

A)  a low-residue diet. 
B)  a regular diet. 
C)  a high-protein tube feeding. 
D)  parenteral nutrition. 
A)  a low-residue diet. 
B)  a regular diet. 
C)  a high-protein tube feeding. 
D)  parenteral nutrition.

Question 15

The nutrition care process step of recommending additional glucose testing would be considered part of

Accepted Answer

A)  the assessment. 
B)  the intervention. 
C)  monitoring and evaluation. 
D)  the nutrition diagnosis. 
A)  the assessment. 
B)  the intervention. 
C)  monitoring and evaluation. 
D)  the nutrition diagnosis.

Question 16

The laboratory test used to determine nitrogen balance is

Accepted Answer

A)  serum albumin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  urinary urea nitrogen. 
D)  serum transferrin. 
A)  serum albumin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  urinary urea nitrogen. 
D)  serum transferrin.

Question 17

Nutrition care must be centered on the

Accepted Answer

A)  team. 
B)  family. 
C)  disease. 
D)  person. 
A)  team. 
B)  family. 
C)  disease. 
D)  person.

Question 18

A dietary analysis that requires the patient to keep accurate records of what he or she eats and drinks is a

Accepted Answer

A)  diet history. 
B)  food intake recall. 
C)  food record. 
D)  calorie count. 
A)  diet history. 
B)  food intake recall. 
C)  food record. 
D)  calorie count.

Question 19

A method of determining a person's basic eating habits is a

Accepted Answer

A)  24-hour food record. 
B)  urinalysis. 
C)  diet history. 
D)  calorie count. 
A)  24-hour food record. 
B)  urinalysis. 
C)  diet history. 
D)  calorie count.

Question 20

A nutrition diagnosis is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  medical diagnoses. 
B)  a nutrition assessment. 
C)  patient goals. 
D)  insurance coverage. 
A)  medical diagnoses. 
B)  a nutrition assessment. 
C)  patient goals. 
D)  insurance coverage.

Exam 17: Nutrition Care

A statement such as "evidence of iron-deficiency anemia" is part of the

The member of the health care team who is in closest.continual contact with patients and their families is the

The person most responsible for nutrition care in a clinical setting is the

An alternative measure for height for a nonambulatory patient is

Enteral feeding is administered through

Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include

A tool that would be useful to assess changes in subcutaneous fat over a 12-month period would be

The statement."limited oral intake related to fatigue and nausea as evidenced by average daily intake of calories less than 500 kcal and 8-lb weight loss during past 2 months" is an example of what phase of the nutrition care process?

An anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat is

A complete nutrition assessment should include gathering information about

Hypogeusia may suggest

An oral diet can be modified by

The identification and labeling of an actual nutrition occurrence.risk of an occurrence.or potential for developing a nutrition problem is referred to as the nutrition

An example of an oral diet that has been modified is

The nutrition care process step of recommending additional glucose testing would be considered part of

The laboratory test used to determine nitrogen balance is

Nutrition care must be centered on the

A dietary analysis that requires the patient to keep accurate records of what he or she eats and drinks is a

A method of determining a person's basic eating habits is a

A nutrition diagnosis is based on

Food Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Digestion Absorption and Metabolism

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition during Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: The Early Middle and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Weight Management

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

Nutrition Support in Cancer and HIV

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