Question 1

The American Society of Anesthesiologists' guidelines suggest which of the following intakes is permissible for healthy individuals undergoing elective procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  White grape juice until 2 hours before the procedure 
B)  Breast milk until 2 hours before scheduled surgery 
C)  Infant formula 4 hours before an elective procedure begins 
D)  Meal containing roast chicken 6 hours before scheduled surgery 
A)  White grape juice until 2 hours before the procedure 
B)  Breast milk until 2 hours before scheduled surgery 
C)  Infant formula 4 hours before an elective procedure begins 
D)  Meal containing roast chicken 6 hours before scheduled surgery A

Question 2

All but one of the following measures can be helpful in treating postprandial hypotension except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating small, frequent meals 
B)  Limiting carbohydrate intake 
C)  Resting in a recliner after eating 
D)  Increasing fiber intake 
A)  Eating small, frequent meals 
B)  Limiting carbohydrate intake 
C)  Resting in a recliner after eating 
D)  Increasing fiber intake D

Question 3

Ascites in the client with cirrhosis of the liver is worsened by sodium retention and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Jaundice 
B)  Diuresis 
C)  Diaphoresis 
D)  Hypoalbuminemia 
A)  Jaundice 
B)  Diuresis 
C)  Diaphoresis 
D)  Hypoalbuminemia D

Question 4

The recommended fiber intake for clients with uncomplicated diverticulosis is how many grams per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60 
A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60

Question 5

Which of the following is allowed on a low-fat diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  French fries 
B)  Spare ribs 
C)  Avocado 
D)  Frozen yogurt 
A)  French fries 
B)  Spare ribs 
C)  Avocado 
D)  Frozen yogurt

Question 6

The "E" in the CAGE questionnaire stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?" 
B)  "Have you ever needed to start the day with a drink?" 
C)  "Have you ever had a need to decrease your drinking?" 
D)  "Have people irritated you with criticism about your drinking?" 
A)  "Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?" 
B)  "Have you ever needed to start the day with a drink?" 
C)  "Have you ever had a need to decrease your drinking?" 
D)  "Have people irritated you with criticism about your drinking?"

Question 7

Which of the following practices should be avoided to prevent traveler's diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking sealed carbonated beverages without ice 
B)  Buying foods from street vendors 
C)  Eating cooked foods piping hot 
D)  Selecting dry foods such as bread and cereal 
A)  Drinking sealed carbonated beverages without ice 
B)  Buying foods from street vendors 
C)  Eating cooked foods piping hot 
D)  Selecting dry foods such as bread and cereal

Question 8

Which of the following diseases is suspected of having an autoimmune component?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celiac disease 
B)  Crohn's disease 
C)  Ulcerative colitis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Celiac disease 
B)  Crohn's disease 
C)  Ulcerative colitis 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements about peptic ulcer treatment is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modern medications are almost always effective without a drastic change in diet. 
B)  Avoidance of alcohol and coffee is required to promote healing. 
C)  Whole milk is advised to neutralize gastric acid. 
D)  Surgery for peptic ulcer cures the disease with no long-term nutritional effects. 
A)  Modern medications are almost always effective without a drastic change in diet. 
B)  Avoidance of alcohol and coffee is required to promote healing. 
C)  Whole milk is advised to neutralize gastric acid. 
D)  Surgery for peptic ulcer cures the disease with no long-term nutritional effects.

Question 10

A client with which of the following conditions is likely to be given pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase) before meals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholecystitis 
B)  Cystic fibrosis 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Hiatal hernia 
A)  Cholecystitis 
B)  Cystic fibrosis 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Hiatal hernia

Question 11

Which of the following factors has not been implicated in the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autoimmune reaction to bacterial flora in the bowel 
B)  Environmental factors 
C)  Genetic susceptibility 
D)  Reactivation of a viral infection 
A)  Autoimmune reaction to bacterial flora in the bowel 
B)  Environmental factors 
C)  Genetic susceptibility 
D)  Reactivation of a viral infection

Question 12

Nutrients especially needed by surgical clients include protein, vitamins C and K, and zinc. Protein is necessary to build scar tissue and to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Control edema in the wound 
B)  Correct anemia 
C)  Make antibodies 
D)  Prevent ketosis 
A)  Control edema in the wound 
B)  Correct anemia 
C)  Make antibodies 
D)  Prevent ketosis

Question 13

Ms. P is a 78-year-old resident of a home for the aged where independence is the norm. She is being taught a diet for hiatal hernia. Selection of which of the following foods indicates that she understands the instructions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chocolate milk, tomato soup, and nut bread 
B)  Decaffeinated coffee, tuna salad, and orange sections 
C)  Peppermint tea, coleslaw, and fried egg 
D)  Skim milk, canned carrots, and lean roast pork 
A)  Chocolate milk, tomato soup, and nut bread 
B)  Decaffeinated coffee, tuna salad, and orange sections 
C)  Peppermint tea, coleslaw, and fried egg 
D)  Skim milk, canned carrots, and lean roast pork

Question 14

Clients with hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver are likely to consume their best intake at:

Accepted Answer

A)  Breakfast 
B)  Lunch 
C)  Dinner 
D)  Bedtime 
A)  Breakfast 
B)  Lunch 
C)  Dinner 
D)  Bedtime

Question 15

A client with alcoholism and cirrhosis of the liver is admitted after 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. The physician orders a hydrating solution of 5% dextrose in water intravenously. If thiamin is not included in that order, the nurse should inquire about it because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiamin is necessary to predigest the dextrose for immediate absorption 
B)  Intravenous glucose without thiamin in the cirrhosis client can precipitate the Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome 
C)  Thiamin prevents folic acid stores from being diluted by the hydrating solution 
D)  Deficiency of thiamin causes delirium tremens 
A)  Thiamin is necessary to predigest the dextrose for immediate absorption 
B)  Intravenous glucose without thiamin in the cirrhosis client can precipitate the Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome 
C)  Thiamin prevents folic acid stores from being diluted by the hydrating solution 
D)  Deficiency of thiamin causes delirium tremens

Question 16

Which of the following are least likely to cause the ostomy client problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eggs, green pepper, and corn 
B)  Applesauce, cheese, and pasta 
C)  Beans, fish, and diet soda 
D)  Broccoli, beer, and cauliflower 
A)  Eggs, green pepper, and corn 
B)  Applesauce, cheese, and pasta 
C)  Beans, fish, and diet soda 
D)  Broccoli, beer, and cauliflower

Question 17

When diet modification is advisable, the client with cholecystitis will most likely require which type of diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low protein 
B)  Low fat 
C)  Low residue 
D)  Low carbohydrate 
A)  Low protein 
B)  Low fat 
C)  Low residue 
D)  Low carbohydrate

Question 18

To reduce the risk of gallstones, clients could be advised to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat breakfast 
B)  Limit fluid intake after supper 
C)  Eliminate fats from their diets 
D)  Add vinegar to cooked vegetables 
A)  Eat breakfast 
B)  Limit fluid intake after supper 
C)  Eliminate fats from their diets 
D)  Add vinegar to cooked vegetables

Question 19

A client with acute colitis will probably be prescribed which type of diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  High protein 
B)  Low fat 
C)  Low fiber 
D)  Sodium restricted 
A)  High protein 
B)  Low fat 
C)  Low fiber 
D)  Sodium restricted

Question 20

Clients who have had resection of which of the following are vulnerable to vitamin B12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duodenum 
B)  Jejunum 
C)  Ileum 
D)  Liver 
A)  Duodenum 
B)  Jejunum 
C)  Ileum 
D)  Liver

Exam 20: Diet in Digestive Disease

The American Society of Anesthesiologists' guidelines suggest which of the following intakes is permissible for healthy individuals undergoing elective procedures?

All but one of the following measures can be helpful in treating postprandial hypotension except:

Ascites in the client with cirrhosis of the liver is worsened by sodium retention and:

The recommended fiber intake for clients with uncomplicated diverticulosis is how many grams per day?

Which of the following is allowed on a low-fat diet?

The "E" in the CAGE questionnaire stands for:

Which of the following practices should be avoided to prevent traveler's diarrhea?

Which of the following diseases is suspected of having an autoimmune component?

Which of the following statements about peptic ulcer treatment is true?

A client with which of the following conditions is likely to be given pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase) before meals?

Which of the following factors has not been implicated in the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease?

Nutrients especially needed by surgical clients include protein, vitamins C and K, and zinc. Protein is necessary to build scar tissue and to:

Ms. P is a 78-year-old resident of a home for the aged where independence is the norm. She is being taught a diet for hiatal hernia. Selection of which of the following foods indicates that she understands the instructions?

Clients with hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver are likely to consume their best intake at:

A client with alcoholism and cirrhosis of the liver is admitted after 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. The physician orders a hydrating solution of 5% dextrose in water intravenously. If thiamin is not included in that order, the nurse should inquire about it because:

Which of the following are least likely to cause the ostomy client problems?

When diet modification is advisable, the client with cholecystitis will most likely require which type of diet?

To reduce the risk of gallstones, clients could be advised to:

A client with acute colitis will probably be prescribed which type of diet?

Clients who have had resection of which of the following are vulnerable to vitamin B12 deficiency?

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