Question 1

Which of the following contains four calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Protein 
E)  Vitamin 
A)  Fat 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Fiber 
D)  Protein 
E)  Vitamin

Question 2

A diet that consists of tea, broth, non-citrus juices, carbonated beverages, popsicles, and gelatin is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  full-liquid diet 
B)  soft diet 
C)  clear-liquid diet 
D)  pureed diet 
E)  high-fiber diet 
A)  full-liquid diet 
B)  soft diet 
C)  clear-liquid diet 
D)  pureed diet 
E)  high-fiber diet

Question 3

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  4% to 8% 
C)  10% to 35% 
D)  40% to 50% 
E)  50% to 60% 
A)  5% 
B)  4% to 8% 
C)  10% to 35% 
D)  40% to 50% 
E)  50% to 60%

Question 4

Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth, and fertility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Fluoride 
C)  Chromium 
D)  Selenium 
E)  Zinc 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Fluoride 
C)  Chromium 
D)  Selenium 
E)  Zinc

Question 5

The _____ diet, originally created to help reduce hypertension, is now considered one of the healthiest diets for weight loss.

Accepted Answer

DASH Dieta

Question 6

Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B1 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin K

Question 7

Chemical agents called ________ fight free radicals and may help ward off cancer and heart disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemical agents called ________ fight free radicals...

Question 8

Jessica is 24 years old, weighs 234 pounds, and has just been diagnosed with hypertension. The physician prescribed a mild antihypertensive medication and asked you to help educate Jessica about lifestyle changes and behavior modification for weight loss. Which of the following would you include in your discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell her to reduce her level of exercise so that she can eat less food safely 
B)  Advise her to eat slowly and have five or six small meals daily 
C)  Encourage her to restrict her diet to include only certain low-calorie foods 
D)  Advise the purchase of OTC weight-loss pills to accelerate weight loss 
E)  Tell her to reward herself for weight loss by eating her favorite foods 
A)  Tell her to reduce her level of exercise so that she can eat less food safely 
B)  Advise her to eat slowly and have five or six small meals daily 
C)  Encourage her to restrict her diet to include only certain low-calorie foods 
D)  Advise the purchase of OTC weight-loss pills to accelerate weight loss 
E)  Tell her to reward herself for weight loss by eating her favorite foods

Question 9

Which instruction would be included when educating patients about daily water requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruct elderly patients to limit their fluid intake because of incontinence or physical limitations 
B)  Encourage patients to drink six to eight glasses of water 
C)  Encourage patients to drink coffee, tea, and soft drinks in place of water 
D)  Instruct patients that drinking water is essential only when illness is present 
E)  Instruct patients to increase their water intake if they eat mostly fruits and vegetables 
A)  Instruct elderly patients to limit their fluid intake because of incontinence or physical limitations 
B)  Encourage patients to drink six to eight glasses of water 
C)  Encourage patients to drink coffee, tea, and soft drinks in place of water 
D)  Instruct patients that drinking water is essential only when illness is present 
E)  Instruct patients to increase their water intake if they eat mostly fruits and vegetables

Question 10

A type of complex carbohydrate that does not supply energy or heat to the body is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of complex carbohydrate that does...

Exam 55: Nutrition and Health

Which of the following contains four calories per gram?

A diet that consists of tea, broth, non-citrus juices, carbonated beverages, popsicles, and gelatin is a ____.

It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of protein?

Which mineral works with vitamin E to aid metabolism, growth, and fertility?

The _____ diet, originally created to help reduce hypertension, is now considered one of the healthiest diets for weight loss.

Which vitamin builds bones and teeth and is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?

Chemical agents called ________ fight free radicals and may help ward off cancer and heart disease.

Which instruction would be included when educating patients about daily water requirements?

A type of complex carbohydrate that does not supply energy or heat to the body is ________.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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