Question 1

Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buys a wide variety of low-calorie foods 
B)  Avoids skipping meals but snacks on low calorie foods 
C)  Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control 
D)  Enjoys going to a social event instead of dieting or exercising 
E)  Follows a commercial weight-loss plan to ensure good nutrition 
A)  Buys a wide variety of low-calorie foods 
B)  Avoids skipping meals but snacks on low calorie foods 
C)  Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control 
D)  Enjoys going to a social event instead of dieting or exercising 
E)  Follows a commercial weight-loss plan to ensure good nutrition C

Question 2

Which of the following are functions of lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide a concentrated source of heat and energy. 
B)  They promote normal growth and wound healing. 
C)  They maintain the structural integrity of the heart and aid in muscle contraction. 
D)  They build healthy bones and teeth and aid in blood clotting. 
E)  They decrease the rate of carbohydrate breakdown and absorption. 
A)  They provide a concentrated source of heat and energy. 
B)  They promote normal growth and wound healing. 
C)  They maintain the structural integrity of the heart and aid in muscle contraction. 
D)  They build healthy bones and teeth and aid in blood clotting. 
E)  They decrease the rate of carbohydrate breakdown and absorption. A

Question 3

Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting, and helps nerves and muscles function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Zinc 
E)  Calcium 
A)  Iron 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Selenium 
D)  Zinc 
E)  Calcium E

Question 4

What is the optimal percentage of body fat for a 55-year-old male?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30% 
A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30%

Question 5

A deficiency in vitamin B12 causes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  scurvy and poor wound healing 
B)  rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults 
C)  slow blood clotting 
D)  pernicious anemia and irreversible liver damage 
E)  convulsions, dermatitis, and anemia 
A)  scurvy and poor wound healing 
B)  rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults 
C)  slow blood clotting 
D)  pernicious anemia and irreversible liver damage 
E)  convulsions, dermatitis, and anemia

Question 6

The most common food allergens include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hamburger, tea, corn, and pickles 
B)  wheat, milk, eggs, and chocolate 
C)  chicken, beans, and pineapple 
D)  lettuce, cucumbers, and peaches 
E)  broccoli, peas, and beans 
A)  hamburger, tea, corn, and pickles 
B)  wheat, milk, eggs, and chocolate 
C)  chicken, beans, and pineapple 
D)  lettuce, cucumbers, and peaches 
E)  broccoli, peas, and beans

Question 7

Which of the following can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins 
B)  Lipids 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Minerals 
E)  Water 
A)  Proteins 
B)  Lipids 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Minerals 
E)  Water

Question 8

A deficiency in which mineral causes a goiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zinc 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Iodine 
D)  Iron 
E)  Phosphorus 
A)  Zinc 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Iodine 
D)  Iron 
E)  Phosphorus

Question 9

The ________ aspect of weight loss includes methods such as keeping a food diary to pinpoint overeating patterns, controlling the stimuli associated with overeating, and providing rewards for successful behavior.

Accepted Answer

behavior m

Question 10

Another name for vitamin B1 is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin 
B)  carotene 
C)  thiamine 
D)  riboflavin 
E)  pyridoxine 
A)  niacin 
B)  carotene 
C)  thiamine 
D)  riboflavin 
E)  pyridoxine

Question 11

When discussing diets with patients, which of the following would you not include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the patient a written diet plan to take home 
B)  Emphasize the patient's poor eating habits 
C)  Teach a small amount of material at a time 
D)  Let the patient play an active role in the learning process 
E)  Keep explanations at the level of the patient's understanding 
A)  Give the patient a written diet plan to take home 
B)  Emphasize the patient's poor eating habits 
C)  Teach a small amount of material at a time 
D)  Let the patient play an active role in the learning process 
E)  Keep explanations at the level of the patient's understanding

Question 12

Dietary ________ help people get proper nutrition by suggesting the types and quantities of food that people should eat each day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dietary ________ help people get proper nutrition...

Question 13

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Minerals 
A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Minerals

Question 14

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 15

Natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Natural, inorganic substances the body needs to...

Question 16

Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Fiber 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Fiber

Question 17

Which of the following contain unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meats and animal products 
B)  Corn oil and olive oil 
C)  Butter and whole milk 
D)  Egg yolks 
E)  Fried foods 
A)  Meats and animal products 
B)  Corn oil and olive oil 
C)  Butter and whole milk 
D)  Egg yolks 
E)  Fried foods

Question 18

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 19

In the phase of metabolism called ________, substances such as nutrients are changed into more complex substances and used to build body tissues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the phase of metabolism called ________,...

Question 20

Nutrition given to patients as specially prepared nutrients injected directly into their veins rather than given by mouth is ________ nutrition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nutrition given to patients as specially prepared...

Exam 55: Nutrition and Health

Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation?

Which of the following are functions of lipids?

Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting, and helps nerves and muscles function?

What is the optimal percentage of body fat for a 55-year-old male?

A deficiency in vitamin B12 causes ____.

The most common food allergens include ____.

Which of the following can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel?

A deficiency in which mineral causes a goiter?

The ________ aspect of weight loss includes methods such as keeping a food diary to pinpoint overeating patterns, controlling the stimuli associated with overeating, and providing rewards for successful behavior.

Another name for vitamin B1 is ____.

When discussing diets with patients, which of the following would you not include?

Dietary ________ help people get proper nutrition by suggesting the types and quantities of food that people should eat each day.

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?

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

Natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions are ________.

Which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat?

Which of the following contain unsaturated fats?

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

In the phase of metabolism called ________, substances such as nutrients are changed into more complex substances and used to build body tissues.

Nutrition given to patients as specially prepared nutrients injected directly into their veins rather than given by mouth is ________ nutrition.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

Filters

A deficiency in vitamin B₁₂ causes ____.

Another name for vitamin B₁ is ____.