Question 1

Factors that contribute to loss of lean body mass in many patients with cancer that are outside the patient's control include

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A)  hypermetabolism. 
B)  inadequate protein intake. 
C)  inadequate energy intake. 
D)  drug noncompliance. 
A)  hypermetabolism. 
B)  inadequate protein intake. 
C)  inadequate energy intake. 
D)  drug noncompliance. A

Question 2

One of the reasons that nutrition therapy is so important for patients with HIV/AIDS is that it is an area in which

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A)  patients can have some control of their medical care. 
B)  their needs are not affected by the disease process. 
C)  interventions can have curative effects on the disease. 
D)  they do not need the involvement of health care providers. 
A)  patients can have some control of their medical care. 
B)  their needs are not affected by the disease process. 
C)  interventions can have curative effects on the disease. 
D)  they do not need the involvement of health care providers. A

Question 3

If a patient with cancer is receiving a combination of chemotherapeutic agents that is known to interfere with bone marrow,they should give special attention to prevention of

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A)  dehydration. 
B)  foodborne illness. 
C)  nausea and vomiting. 
D)  loss of bone mass. 
A)  dehydration. 
B)  foodborne illness. 
C)  nausea and vomiting. 
D)  loss of bone mass. B

Question 4

Patients infected with HIV who develop hypogonadism are most likely to experience

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A)  loss of body fat. 
B)  weight gain. 
C)  loss of muscle mass. 
D)  dehydration. 
A)  loss of body fat. 
B)  weight gain. 
C)  loss of muscle mass. 
D)  dehydration.

Question 5

An important nutritional goal for patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS is to

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A)  eat several meals a day. 
B)  avoid use of supplements. 
C)  improve quality of life. 
D)  maintain usual eating habits. 
A)  eat several meals a day. 
B)  avoid use of supplements. 
C)  improve quality of life. 
D)  maintain usual eating habits.

Question 6

The Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment tool

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A)  should not be used as a basis for interventions because the data are subjective. 
B)  provides a method for assessing the psychosocial effects of cancer on the patient. 
C)  allows for early identification of patients who have potential or actual nutritional deficits. 
D)  allows patients to evaluate their own nutritional status without the input of a registered dietitian. 
A)  should not be used as a basis for interventions because the data are subjective. 
B)  provides a method for assessing the psychosocial effects of cancer on the patient. 
C)  allows for early identification of patients who have potential or actual nutritional deficits. 
D)  allows patients to evaluate their own nutritional status without the input of a registered dietitian.

Question 7

Patients who receive bone marrow transplants often require parenteral nutrition.Some oral intake is important to help

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A)  achieve adequate nutrient intake. 
B)  provide nutrients that cannot be infused. 
C)  maintain the integrity of the small intestine. 
D)  maintain a sense of normality for the patient. 
A)  achieve adequate nutrient intake. 
B)  provide nutrients that cannot be infused. 
C)  maintain the integrity of the small intestine. 
D)  maintain a sense of normality for the patient.

Question 8

If a patient develops HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS),the best dietary recommendation is to

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A)  maintain adequate protein and energy intake so as to reduce muscle loss. 
B)  use medium-chain triglycerides and avoid lactose. 
C)  avoid raw,undercooked,or unpasteurized foods. 
D)  follow a Mediterranean diet and take omega-3 fatty acid supplements 
A)  maintain adequate protein and energy intake so as to reduce muscle loss. 
B)  use medium-chain triglycerides and avoid lactose. 
C)  avoid raw,undercooked,or unpasteurized foods. 
D)  follow a Mediterranean diet and take omega-3 fatty acid supplements

Question 9

If a patient is going to have surgery to remove cancer of the esophagus,it is important to

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A)  prevent poor food intake as a result of depression by warning the patient that the surgery may be disfiguring. 
B)  emphasize complete abstinence from cigarette smoking and use of alcoholic beverages. 
C)  provide nutrition support to reverse malnutrition caused by difficulty eating during the disease progression. 
D)  encourage the patient to enjoy favorite foods to maximize intake. 
A)  prevent poor food intake as a result of depression by warning the patient that the surgery may be disfiguring. 
B)  emphasize complete abstinence from cigarette smoking and use of alcoholic beverages. 
C)  provide nutrition support to reverse malnutrition caused by difficulty eating during the disease progression. 
D)  encourage the patient to enjoy favorite foods to maximize intake.

Question 10

A seasoning that may help stimulate food intake in patients with taste abnormalities is

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A)  lemon juice. 
B)  soy sauce. 
C)  honey. 
D)  garlic. 
A)  lemon juice. 
B)  soy sauce. 
C)  honey. 
D)  garlic.

Question 11

Someone who uses sunscreen and wears UV protective clothing and hats to prevent development of skin cancer may need to

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A)  use light therapy to prevent seasonal affective disorder. 
B)  consume extra vitamins C and E and other dietary antioxidants. 
C)  ensure adequate intake of vitamin D from fortified foods and supplements. 
D)  consume additional fluids to replace sweat losses caused by additional clothing. 
A)  use light therapy to prevent seasonal affective disorder. 
B)  consume extra vitamins C and E and other dietary antioxidants. 
C)  ensure adequate intake of vitamin D from fortified foods and supplements. 
D)  consume additional fluids to replace sweat losses caused by additional clothing.

Question 12

For patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),complex highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)regimens require

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A)  avoidance of alcohol and nonprescription medications. 
B)  self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. 
C)  following a neutropenic diet protocol. 
D)  careful timing around meals and snacks to promote absorption. 
A)  avoidance of alcohol and nonprescription medications. 
B)  self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. 
C)  following a neutropenic diet protocol. 
D)  careful timing around meals and snacks to promote absorption.

Question 13

If a patient has cancer and is being treated with chemotherapy,the greatest food safety concern is

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A)  avoiding pesticide residues. 
B)  potential food-drug interactions. 
C)  choosing natural food products. 
D)  preventing foodborne illness. 
A)  avoiding pesticide residues. 
B)  potential food-drug interactions. 
C)  choosing natural food products. 
D)  preventing foodborne illness.

Question 14

The factor that contributes most to malnutrition in patients with HIV/AIDS is

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A)  opportunistic infections. 
B)  fear of weight gain. 
C)  use of antiretroviral therapy. 
D)  increase in physical activity. 
A)  opportunistic infections. 
B)  fear of weight gain. 
C)  use of antiretroviral therapy. 
D)  increase in physical activity.

Question 15

Patients experiencing diarrhea should make sure they have a generous intake of

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A)  fat. 
B)  fluids. 
C)  protein. 
D)  dietary fiber. 
A)  fat. 
B)  fluids. 
C)  protein. 
D)  dietary fiber.

Question 16

If a patient is receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck,he or she may need

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A)  moist and semiliquid foods because of loss of saliva. 
B)  dry foods because of taste changes. 
C)  extra fluids and electrolytes because of diarrhea. 
D)  extra dietary fiber and fluids to prevent constipation. 
A)  moist and semiliquid foods because of loss of saliva. 
B)  dry foods because of taste changes. 
C)  extra fluids and electrolytes because of diarrhea. 
D)  extra dietary fiber and fluids to prevent constipation.

Question 17

A dietary change that would help prevent cancer,according to the National Cancer Institute recommendations,is

Accepted Answer

A)  eating vegetarian meals two or more times a week. 
B)  choosing organic,pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. 
C)  eating five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables. 
D)  consuming three or more daily servings of low-fat dairy products. 
A)  eating vegetarian meals two or more times a week. 
B)  choosing organic,pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. 
C)  eating five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables. 
D)  consuming three or more daily servings of low-fat dairy products.

Question 18

If a patient has dumping syndrome after surgery to remove a tumor,he or she has probably had a

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A)  vagotomy. 
B)  gastrectomy. 
C)  pancreatectomy. 
D)  small bowel resection. 
A)  vagotomy. 
B)  gastrectomy. 
C)  pancreatectomy. 
D)  small bowel resection.

Question 19

To minimize risk of infection with Cryptosporidium,patients with HIV/AIDS should

Accepted Answer

A)  eat yogurt that contains live cultures. 
B)  avoid eating canned fruits and vegetables. 
C)  avoid eating undercooked meat,poultry,fish,or eggs. 
D)  drink only filtered water or water than has been boiled for 1 minute. 
A)  eat yogurt that contains live cultures. 
B)  avoid eating canned fruits and vegetables. 
C)  avoid eating undercooked meat,poultry,fish,or eggs. 
D)  drink only filtered water or water than has been boiled for 1 minute.

Question 20

A patient in whom cancer has been newly diagnosed is about to begin intense chemotherapy.She tells you that the only good thing about this diagnosis is that she will now be able to lose weight without even trying.The most appropriate nursing response would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage the patient to celebrate the positive aspects of the disease. 
B)  encourage adequate nutrient intake to maximize tolerance of chemotherapy. 
C)  reinforce the need to achieve and maintain ideal body weight. 
D)  emphasize eating the right types of foods rather than an amount of food. 
A)  encourage the patient to celebrate the positive aspects of the disease. 
B)  encourage adequate nutrient intake to maximize tolerance of chemotherapy. 
C)  reinforce the need to achieve and maintain ideal body weight. 
D)  emphasize eating the right types of foods rather than an amount of food.

Factors that contribute to loss of lean body mass in many patients with cancer that are outside the patient's control include

One of the reasons that nutrition therapy is so important for patients with HIV/AIDS is that it is an area in which

If a patient with cancer is receiving a combination of chemotherapeutic agents that is known to interfere with bone marrow,they should give special attention to prevention of

Patients infected with HIV who develop hypogonadism are most likely to experience

An important nutritional goal for patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS is to

The Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment tool

Patients who receive bone marrow transplants often require parenteral nutrition.Some oral intake is important to help

If a patient develops HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS),the best dietary recommendation is to

If a patient is going to have surgery to remove cancer of the esophagus,it is important to

A seasoning that may help stimulate food intake in patients with taste abnormalities is

Someone who uses sunscreen and wears UV protective clothing and hats to prevent development of skin cancer may need to

For patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),complex highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)regimens require

If a patient has cancer and is being treated with chemotherapy,the greatest food safety concern is

The factor that contributes most to malnutrition in patients with HIV/AIDS is

Patients experiencing diarrhea should make sure they have a generous intake of

If a patient is receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck,he or she may need

A dietary change that would help prevent cancer,according to the National Cancer Institute recommendations,is

If a patient has dumping syndrome after surgery to remove a tumor,he or she has probably had a

To minimize risk of infection with Cryptosporidium,patients with HIV/AIDS should

A patient in whom cancer has been newly diagnosed is about to begin intense chemotherapy.She tells you that the only good thing about this diagnosis is that she will now be able to lose weight without even trying.The most appropriate nursing response would be to

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Exam 20: Nutrition in Cancer and HIV/AIDS

Factors that contribute to loss of lean body mass in many patients with cancer that are outside the patient's control include

One of the reasons that nutrition therapy is so important for patients with HIV/AIDS is that it is an area in which

If a patient with cancer is receiving a combination of chemotherapeutic agents that is known to interfere with bone marrow,they should give special attention to prevention of

Patients infected with HIV who develop hypogonadism are most likely to experience

An important nutritional goal for patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS is to

The Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment tool

Patients who receive bone marrow transplants often require parenteral nutrition.Some oral intake is important to help

If a patient develops HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS),the best dietary recommendation is to

If a patient is going to have surgery to remove cancer of the esophagus,it is important to

A seasoning that may help stimulate food intake in patients with taste abnormalities is

Someone who uses sunscreen and wears UV protective clothing and hats to prevent development of skin cancer may need to

For patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),complex highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)regimens require

If a patient has cancer and is being treated with chemotherapy,the greatest food safety concern is

The factor that contributes most to malnutrition in patients with HIV/AIDS is

Patients experiencing diarrhea should make sure they have a generous intake of

If a patient is receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck,he or she may need

A dietary change that would help prevent cancer,according to the National Cancer Institute recommendations,is

If a patient has dumping syndrome after surgery to remove a tumor,he or she has probably had a

To minimize risk of infection with Cryptosporidium,patients with HIV/AIDS should

A patient in whom cancer has been newly diagnosed is about to begin intense chemotherapy.She tells you that the only good thing about this diagnosis is that she will now be able to lose weight without even trying.The most appropriate nursing response would be to

Wellness Nutrition

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Digestion,Absorption,and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy, Weight, and Fitness

Nutrition Across The Life Span

Nutrition Assessment and Patient Care

Food-Related Issues

Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition in Metabolic Stress: Burns, Trauma and Surgery

Nutrition for Cardiopulmonary Diseases

Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys

Nutrition for Neuro Psychiatric Disorders

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