Question 1

Head circumference in an infant can help predict all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) brain growth. 
C) brain development in premature infants. 
D) malnutrition. 
A) age. 
B) brain growth. 
C) brain development in premature infants. 
D) malnutrition.

Question 2

All of the following are true regarding nutrition screening except:

Accepted Answer

A) screenings are conducted within 24 hours. 
B) screening questions are the same from facility to facility. 
C) nurses or nursing assistants may perform the screening. 
D) laboratory test results may be included. 
A) screenings are conducted within 24 hours. 
B) screening questions are the same from facility to facility. 
C) nurses or nursing assistants may perform the screening. 
D) laboratory test results may be included.

Question 3

Examples of functional assessment include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) the hand-grip strength test. 
B) walking on a treadmill. 
C) skin-antigen testing. 
D) Choices a, b, and c are all examples of functional assessment. 
A) the hand-grip strength test. 
B) walking on a treadmill. 
C) skin-antigen testing. 
D) Choices a, b, and c are all examples of functional assessment.

Question 4

The equation for body mass index is

Accepted Answer

A) weight (lbs) / height (ft)2. 
B) weight (kg) / height (m)2. 
C) height (ft)2 / weight (lbs). 
D) height (m)2 / weight (kg). 
A) weight (lbs) / height (ft)2. 
B) weight (kg) / height (m)2. 
C) height (ft)2 / weight (lbs). 
D) height (m)2 / weight (kg).

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of a nursing diagnosis with a nutritional implication?

Accepted Answer

A) Risk for aspiration 
B) Impaired oral mucous membranes 
C) Impaired physical mobility 
D) Sexual dysfunction 
A) Risk for aspiration 
B) Impaired oral mucous membranes 
C) Impaired physical mobility 
D) Sexual dysfunction

Question 6

Which of the following enzymes is not used to monitor heart function?

Accepted Answer

A) Alkaline phosphatase 
B) Creatinine kinase 
C) Lactate dehydrogenase 
D) All of these tests are used to monitor heart function. 
A) Alkaline phosphatase 
B) Creatinine kinase 
C) Lactate dehydrogenase 
D) All of these tests are used to monitor heart function.

Question 7

Mr.Smith, a homeless man with past history of alcoholism, has been hospitalized with a foot ulcer.His blood urea nitrogen level is elevated.What condition might his BUN be indicative of?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Kidney disease 
C) Dehydration 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) Diabetes 
B) Kidney disease 
C) Dehydration 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 8

Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight using the _____ percentile as the cut-off.

Accepted Answer

A) 5th 
B) 10th 
C) 15th 
D) 20th 
A) 5th 
B) 10th 
C) 15th 
D) 20th

Question 9

After blood is centrifuged to remove cells, and clotting factors are still present, the fluid that remains is called

Accepted Answer

A) plasma. 
B) serum. 
C) electrolytes. 
D) platelets. 
A) plasma. 
B) serum. 
C) electrolytes. 
D) platelets.

Question 10

Eva is surprised to learn that the _____ is responsible for the diet order.

Accepted Answer

A) doctor 
B) dietitian 
C) nurse 
D) dietetic technician 
A) doctor 
B) dietitian 
C) nurse 
D) dietetic technician

Question 11

All of the following biochemical tests are used to detect PEM except

Accepted Answer

A) retinol-binding protein. 
B) albumin. 
C) serum creatinine. 
D) transferrin. 
A) retinol-binding protein. 
B) albumin. 
C) serum creatinine. 
D) transferrin.

Question 12

Donna Davis is an 18-year-old girl who is 5'4" and weighs 90 lbs.Her serum albumin level is 2.0 g/100 mL.From this information, what can you conclude about Donna's nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

A) She is undergoing short-term exposure to stress. 
B) Her nutrition status is adequate for her age. 
C) Her biochemical data reflects long-term protein depletion. 
D) Not enough information is provided to speculate. 
A) She is undergoing short-term exposure to stress. 
B) Her nutrition status is adequate for her age. 
C) Her biochemical data reflects long-term protein depletion. 
D) Not enough information is provided to speculate.

Question 13

Which of the following is a social factor that can affect food choices?

Accepted Answer

A) Methamphetamine use 
B) Dependence on a family member to prepare food 
C) Mental illness 
D) All of the above 
A) Methamphetamine use 
B) Dependence on a family member to prepare food 
C) Mental illness 
D) All of the above

Question 14

The ideal weights for a 5'5" female and a 5'10" male are _____, respectively.

Accepted Answer

A) 122 lbs and 163 lbs. 
B) 132 lbs and 153 lbs. 
C) 135 lbs and 166 lbs. 
D) 138 lbs and 169 lbs. 
A) 122 lbs and 163 lbs. 
B) 132 lbs and 153 lbs. 
C) 135 lbs and 166 lbs. 
D) 138 lbs and 169 lbs.

Question 15

Serum protein values are not significantly affected by

Accepted Answer

A) atherosclerosis. 
B) pregnancy. 
C) dehydration. 
D) all of the above 
A) atherosclerosis. 
B) pregnancy. 
C) dehydration. 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Nutrition screenings should be completed on each client within _____ after admission.

Accepted Answer

A) 12 hours 
B) 18 hours 
C) 24 hours 
D) 48 hours 
A) 12 hours 
B) 18 hours 
C) 24 hours 
D) 48 hours

Question 17

Which of the following proteins is best for monitoring quick changes in protein status?

Accepted Answer

A) Transthyretin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Albumin 
D) All of the above 
A) Transthyretin 
B) Transferrin 
C) Albumin 
D) All of the above

Question 18

To evaluate growth patterns in pediatric patients, Eva must obtain weight, height, and head circumference and plot it on:

Accepted Answer

A) an IBW chart. 
B) a growth chart. 
C) a BMI chart. 
D) a screening form. 
A) an IBW chart. 
B) a growth chart. 
C) a BMI chart. 
D) a screening form.

Question 19

Which of the following health care professionals assists with nutrition care?

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacists 
B) Speech therapists 
C) Nursing assistants 
D) None of the above (only the registered dietitian assists with nutrition care) 
E) All of the above 
A) Pharmacists 
B) Speech therapists 
C) Nursing assistants 
D) None of the above (only the registered dietitian assists with nutrition care) 
E) All of the above

Question 20

In a health care facility, who holds the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all the patient's nutritional needs are met?

Accepted Answer

A) Clinical dietitians 
B) Physicians 
C) Nurses 
D) Pharmacists 
A) Clinical dietitians 
B) Physicians 
C) Nurses 
D) Pharmacists

Exam 17: Nutrition Care and Assessment

Head circumference in an infant can help predict all of the following except

All of the following are true regarding nutrition screening except:

Examples of functional assessment include all of the following except:

The equation for body mass index is

Which of the following is not an example of a nursing diagnosis with a nutritional implication?

Which of the following enzymes is not used to monitor heart function?

Mr.Smith, a homeless man with past history of alcoholism, has been hospitalized with a foot ulcer.His blood urea nitrogen level is elevated.What condition might his BUN be indicative of?

Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight using the _____ percentile as the cut-off.

After blood is centrifuged to remove cells, and clotting factors are still present, the fluid that remains is called

Eva is surprised to learn that the _____ is responsible for the diet order.

All of the following biochemical tests are used to detect PEM except

Donna Davis is an 18-year-old girl who is 5'4" and weighs 90 lbs.Her serum albumin level is 2.0 g/100 mL.From this information, what can you conclude about Donna's nutrition status?

Which of the following is a social factor that can affect food choices?

The ideal weights for a 5'5" female and a 5'10" male are _____, respectively.

Serum protein values are not significantly affected by

Nutrition screenings should be completed on each client within _____ after admission.

Which of the following proteins is best for monitoring quick changes in protein status?

To evaluate growth patterns in pediatric patients, Eva must obtain weight, height, and head circumference and plot it on:

Which of the following health care professionals assists with nutrition care?

In a health care facility, who holds the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all the patient's nutritional needs are met?

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 Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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