Question 1

Consequences of severe diarrhea include

Accepted Answer

A) weight gain. 
B) dehydration. 
C) hemorrhoids. 
D) all of the above 
A) weight gain. 
B) dehydration. 
C) hemorrhoids. 
D) all of the above B

Question 2

What are the energy needs of children with cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 15 percent of the DRI 
B) 50 to 75 percent of the DRI 
C) 110 to 200 percent of the DRI 
D) 120 to 150 percent of the DRI 
A) 10 to 15 percent of the DRI 
B) 50 to 75 percent of the DRI 
C) 110 to 200 percent of the DRI 
D) 120 to 150 percent of the DRI C

Question 3

The nutrients of greatest concern for malabsorption in patients with cystic fibrosis include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) B vitamins. 
C) essential fatty acids. 
D) calcium.
Question 24.4 Conditions Affecting the Small Intestine 
A) fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) B vitamins. 
C) essential fatty acids. 
D) calcium.
Question 24.4 Conditions Affecting the Small Intestine B

Question 4

Medications prescribed to patients with irritable bowel syndrome include

Accepted Answer

A) anticholinergics and antidiarrheals. 
B) antidepressants and antimicrobials. 
C) antidepressants and laxatives. 
D) a and b 
E) a and c 
A) anticholinergics and antidiarrheals. 
B) antidepressants and antimicrobials. 
C) antidepressants and laxatives. 
D) a and b 
E) a and c

Question 5

An appropriate food for a client with celiac disease is

Accepted Answer

A) a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread. 
B) oatmeal cookies. 
C) applesauce. 
D) cheese and rye crackers. 
A) a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread. 
B) oatmeal cookies. 
C) applesauce. 
D) cheese and rye crackers.

Question 6

Mrs.Johnson is a 36-year-old female who enters the emergency room complaining of severe diarrhea of a four-hour duration.Physical assessment findings reveal warm, dry skin; decreased turgor; dry mucous membranes; and vital signs of T-99.6, Pulse-104.The nurse caring for Mrs.Johnson should

Accepted Answer

A) recommend over-the-counter antidiarrheal agents. 
B) instruct Mrs.Johnson to remain NPO until the diarrhea subsides. 
C) encourage a diet high in protein. 
D) evaluate for possible fluid and electrolyte replacement. 
A) recommend over-the-counter antidiarrheal agents. 
B) instruct Mrs.Johnson to remain NPO until the diarrhea subsides. 
C) encourage a diet high in protein. 
D) evaluate for possible fluid and electrolyte replacement.

Question 7

The diet therapy for acute pancreatitis may include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) elimination of fat. 
B) progression from a liquid diet to solid foods. 
C) resumption of oral intake after abdominal pain subsides. 
D) use of tube feeding. 
A) elimination of fat. 
B) progression from a liquid diet to solid foods. 
C) resumption of oral intake after abdominal pain subsides. 
D) use of tube feeding.

Question 8

Rogelio Martinez is a healthy 79-year-old, retired factory worker. His past medical history includes arthritis and irregular bowel movements. His wife urges him to go to the emergency department of the local hospital after 3 episodes of blood in his stool.
-Mr.Martinez is found to have infection in the diverticula.What will his immediate treatment include?

Accepted Answer

A) Antibiotics 
B) High-fiber diet 
C) Laxatives 
D) None of the above 
A) Antibiotics 
B) High-fiber diet 
C) Laxatives 
D) None of the above

Question 9

Inflammation and lesions along the ileum and colon are called

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) Crohn's disease. 
C) pancreatitis. 
D) cystic fibrosis. 
A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) Crohn's disease. 
C) pancreatitis. 
D) cystic fibrosis.

Question 10

Which of these statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The mucus secretions of individuals with cystic fibrosis are abnormally thick and viscous. 
B) The airways of people with cystic fibrosis secrete greater amounts of mucus than normal. 
C) The major complications of cystic fibrosis are manifested in the sweat glands, pancreas, and lungs. 
D) Cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic disorder that affects chloride transport in exocrine glands. 
A) The mucus secretions of individuals with cystic fibrosis are abnormally thick and viscous. 
B) The airways of people with cystic fibrosis secrete greater amounts of mucus than normal. 
C) The major complications of cystic fibrosis are manifested in the sweat glands, pancreas, and lungs. 
D) Cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic disorder that affects chloride transport in exocrine glands.

Question 11

Symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome do not include

Accepted Answer

A) constipation. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) flatulence, abdominal pain, and bloating. 
D) steatorrhea. 
A) constipation. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) flatulence, abdominal pain, and bloating. 
D) steatorrhea.

Question 12

All of the following are included in medical nutrition therapy for constipation except

Accepted Answer

A) prunes. 
B) a low-fiber diet. 
C) plenty of fluids. 
D) regular physical activity. 
A) prunes. 
B) a low-fiber diet. 
C) plenty of fluids. 
D) regular physical activity.

Question 13

Sara has been diagnosed with bacterial overgrowth.Her physician might advise her to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) use prescribed antibiotics. 
B) incorporate MCT oil in her diet. 
C) begin using an acid-reducing medication. 
D) take supplemental calcium and vitamin B12. 
A) use prescribed antibiotics. 
B) incorporate MCT oil in her diet. 
C) begin using an acid-reducing medication. 
D) take supplemental calcium and vitamin B12.

Question 14

The protein fraction in wheat gluten that has toxic effects in celiac disease is called:

Accepted Answer

A) gluten. 
B) gliadin. 
C) casein. 
D) whey. 
A) gluten. 
B) gliadin. 
C) casein. 
D) whey.

Question 15

Which of the following should be excluded from a 50-gram fat-controlled diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole milk 
B) Tofu 
C) Starchy vegetables 
D) All of the above 
A) Whole milk 
B) Tofu 
C) Starchy vegetables 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Steatorrhea occurs in which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Pancreatitis 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Crohn's disease 
D) Celiac disease 
E) All of the above 
A) Pancreatitis 
B) Cystic fibrosis 
C) Crohn's disease 
D) Celiac disease 
E) All of the above

Question 17

Three-year-old Jenny is on antibiotics for 10 days.In order to prevent complications, her mother was advised to add _____ to her diet.

Accepted Answer

A) fruit punch 
B) sugar-free gelatin 
C) saltines 
D) yogurt 
A) fruit punch 
B) sugar-free gelatin 
C) saltines 
D) yogurt

Question 18

An indication for supplemental enteral tube feedings for a client with cystic fibrosis is

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate sodium chloride intake. 
B) the need for water-miscible forms of fat-soluble vitamins. 
C) inadequate energy intakes. 
D) steatorrhea. 
A) inadequate sodium chloride intake. 
B) the need for water-miscible forms of fat-soluble vitamins. 
C) inadequate energy intakes. 
D) steatorrhea.

Question 19

Steve is finally able to eat solid foods after being hospitalized with acute pancreatitis six days ago.Which kind of diet would be most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

When calcium is unable to bind oxalate, this may lead to

Accepted Answer

A) enteric hypoxaluria. 
B) kidney stones. 
C) hypercalcemia. 
D) none of the above 
A) enteric hypoxaluria. 
B) kidney stones. 
C) hypercalcemia. 
D) none of the above

Exam 24: Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Consequences of severe diarrhea include

What are the energy needs of children with cystic fibrosis?

The nutrients of greatest concern for malabsorption in patients with cystic fibrosis include all of the following except:

Medications prescribed to patients with irritable bowel syndrome include

An appropriate food for a client with celiac disease is

Mrs.Johnson is a 36-year-old female who enters the emergency room complaining of severe diarrhea of a four-hour duration.Physical assessment findings reveal warm, dry skin; decreased turgor; dry mucous membranes; and vital signs of T-99.6, Pulse-104.The nurse caring for Mrs.Johnson should

The diet therapy for acute pancreatitis may include all of the following except

Inflammation and lesions along the ileum and colon are called

Which of these statements is false?

Symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome do not include

All of the following are included in medical nutrition therapy for constipation except

Sara has been diagnosed with bacterial overgrowth.Her physician might advise her to do all of the following except:

The protein fraction in wheat gluten that has toxic effects in celiac disease is called:

Which of the following should be excluded from a 50-gram fat-controlled diet?

Steatorrhea occurs in which of the following conditions?

Three-year-old Jenny is on antibiotics for 10 days.In order to prevent complications, her mother was advised to add _____ to her diet.

An indication for supplemental enteral tube feedings for a client with cystic fibrosis is

Steve is finally able to eat solid foods after being hospitalized with acute pancreatitis six days ago.Which kind of diet would be most appropriate at this time?

When calcium is unable to bind oxalate, this may lead to

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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