Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrition support is medically optional except for comatose clients. 
B)  Hydration is medically mandatory as long as a client can swallow. 
C)  State laws vary as to the obligation to provide hydration and nutrition. 
D)  Federal statutes require both nutrition and hydration be provided as long as life persists. 
A)  Nutrition support is medically optional except for comatose clients. 
B)  Hydration is medically mandatory as long as a client can swallow. 
C)  State laws vary as to the obligation to provide hydration and nutrition. 
D)  Federal statutes require both nutrition and hydration be provided as long as life persists.

Question 2

Impairment or perversion of gustatory sense wherein normal tastes are perceived as unpleasant is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysgeusia 
B)  Parotitis 
C)  Stomatitis 
D)  Xerostomia 
A)  Dysgeusia 
B)  Parotitis 
C)  Stomatitis 
D)  Xerostomia

Question 3

Discoloration (blue, gray, or purple) of the skin or mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in the blood is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Petechiae 
B)  Contusions 
C)  Cyanosis 
D)  Purpura 
A)  Petechiae 
B)  Contusions 
C)  Cyanosis 
D)  Purpura

Question 4

Dryness of the mouth caused by an abnormal reduction in salivary secretion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysgeusia 
B)  Parotitis 
C)  Stomatitis 
D)  Xerostomia 
A)  Dysgeusia 
B)  Parotitis 
C)  Stomatitis 
D)  Xerostomia

Question 5

Which of the following would be least indicative of approaching death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cessation of eating 
B)  Cyanosis and dyspnea 
C)  Muscle weakness 
D)  Polyuria and incontinence 
A)  Cessation of eating 
B)  Cyanosis and dyspnea 
C)  Muscle weakness 
D)  Polyuria and incontinence

Which of the following statements is true?

Impairment or perversion of gustatory sense wherein normal tastes are perceived as unpleasant is:

Discoloration (blue, gray, or purple) of the skin or mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in the blood is called ______.

Dryness of the mouth caused by an abnormal reduction in salivary secretion is:

Which of the following would be least indicative of approaching death?

Nutrition in Human Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: the Mature Adult

Food Management

Nutrient Delivery

Interactions: Food and Nutrients Versus Medications and Supplements

Weight Management

Diet in Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia

Diet in Cardiovascular Disease

Diet in Renal Disease

Diet in Digestive Disease

Diet and Cancer

Nutrition in Critical Care

Diet in Hiv and Aids

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Exam 24: Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill

Which of the following statements is true?

Impairment or perversion of gustatory sense wherein normal tastes are perceived as unpleasant is:

Discoloration (blue, gray, or purple) of the skin or mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in the blood is called ______.

Dryness of the mouth caused by an abnormal reduction in salivary secretion is:

Which of the following would be least indicative of approaching death?

Nutrition in Human Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: the Mature Adult

Food Management

Nutrient Delivery

Interactions: Food and Nutrients Versus Medications and Supplements

Weight Management

Diet in Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia

Diet in Cardiovascular Disease

Diet in Renal Disease

Diet in Digestive Disease

Diet and Cancer

Nutrition in Critical Care

Diet in Hiv and Aids

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