Question 1

Nutrition therapy for diverticulitis includes a:

Accepted Answer

A) regular diet. 
B) diet low in residue. 
C) diet omitting gastric stimulants. 
D) diet high in fiber. 
A) regular diet. 
B) diet low in residue. 
C) diet omitting gastric stimulants. 
D) diet high in fiber.

Question 2

Patients with IBD are at high risk for being deficient in _____ due to typical damage of the _____

Accepted Answer

A) iron, jejunum 
B) B12, ileum 
C) niacin, colon 
D) magnesium, jejunum 
A) iron, jejunum 
B) B12, ileum 
C) niacin, colon 
D) magnesium, jejunum

Question 3

IBS may be related to altered synthesis, release, or transport of:

Accepted Answer

A) aldosterone. 
B) insulin. 
C) CCK. 
D) serotonin. 
A) aldosterone. 
B) insulin. 
C) CCK. 
D) serotonin.

Question 4

The fermentation of fiber and sugar alcohols within the colon produces _____, which are used directly by the bacteria and by the colon for its own tissue growth

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) long-chain fatty acids 
C) short-chain fatty acids 
D) sterols 
A) amino acids 
B) long-chain fatty acids 
C) short-chain fatty acids 
D) sterols

Question 5

Why are steroids often used to treat Crohn's and ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

A) to increase muscle tissue 
B) for their anti-inflammatory properties 
C) to stimulate the immune system 
A) to increase muscle tissue 
B) for their anti-inflammatory properties 
C) to stimulate the immune system

Question 6

BT is a 70 yo M admitted to the ER with dull abdominal pain and no passage of stools for 5 days.He reported that he is usually constipated but "now it had gotten really bad with a sensation of fullness over my stomach." He had previously been admitted to the hospital twice in 1 year with intestinal obstruction.A colonoscopy revealed diverticulitis of the transverse colon.
Ht: 5' 11" (180 cm)      Wt: 179#    IBW: 172#
-The registered dietitian may also prescribe what supplement to assist in symptom management?

Accepted Answer

A) pro- and prebiotics 
B) zinc 
C) vitamins 
D) simple sugars 
A) pro- and prebiotics 
B) zinc 
C) vitamins 
D) simple sugars

Question 7

After chylomicrons are formed in the _____, they enter the _____ via passive diffusion

Accepted Answer

A) enterocyte, lymphatic system 
B) lumen, lymphatic system 
C) enterocyte, circulatory system 
D) lumen, circulatory system 
A) enterocyte, lymphatic system 
B) lumen, lymphatic system 
C) enterocyte, circulatory system 
D) lumen, circulatory system

Question 8

All of the following are parts that compose the small intestine except the:

Accepted Answer

A) duodenum. 
B) jejunum. 
C) colon. 
D) ileum. 
A) duodenum. 
B) jejunum. 
C) colon. 
D) ileum.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is false regarding secretory diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) It results from excessive fluid and electrolyte secretions into the intestines. 
B) Diarrhea resolves when the patient is NPO. 
C) Medications and excessive amounts of bile acid in the colon can be the potential cause. 
D) Bacterial infections are often the cause of this type of diarrhea. 
A) It results from excessive fluid and electrolyte secretions into the intestines. 
B) Diarrhea resolves when the patient is NPO. 
C) Medications and excessive amounts of bile acid in the colon can be the potential cause. 
D) Bacterial infections are often the cause of this type of diarrhea.

Question 10

You have a patient who has been diagnosed with diverticulitis and is beginning to feel better after beginning antibiotic treatment Which type of solid food diet would be the most appropriate for this patient initially?

Accepted Answer

A) low intake of MCT oils 
B) high intake of fiber 
C) low intake of fiber 
D) moderate sodium intake 
A) low intake of MCT oils 
B) high intake of fiber 
C) low intake of fiber 
D) moderate sodium intake

Question 11

Common problems that occur secondary to diarrhea include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperkalemia. 
B) acid-base imbalance. 
C) dehydration. 
D) malnutrition. 
A) hyperkalemia. 
B) acid-base imbalance. 
C) dehydration. 
D) malnutrition.

Question 12

The risk of short bowel syndrome occurs with loss of _____ of the small intestine

Accepted Answer

A) 45% B) 25 % C) > 70% D) < 35% A) 45% B) 25 % C) > 70% D) < 35%

Question 13

Inflammatory bowel diseases include _____ and _____

Accepted Answer

A) UC, Crohn's disease 
B) IBS, UC 
C) IBS, Crohn's disease 
D) celiac disease, Crohn's disease 
A) UC, Crohn's disease 
B) IBS, UC 
C) IBS, Crohn's disease 
D) celiac disease, Crohn's disease

Question 14

Nutrition therapy for fat malabsorption includes supplementation with _____ because it is absorbed directly into the _____

Accepted Answer

A) SFA oil, lymphatic system 
B) MCT oil, circulatory system 
C) SFA oil, circulatory system 
D) MCT oil, lymphatic system 
A) SFA oil, lymphatic system 
B) MCT oil, circulatory system 
C) SFA oil, circulatory system 
D) MCT oil, lymphatic system

Question 15

BT is a 70 yo M admitted to the ER with dull abdominal pain and no passage of stools for 5 days.He reported that he is usually constipated but "now it had gotten really bad with a sensation of fullness over my stomach." He had previously been admitted to the hospital twice in 1 year with intestinal obstruction.A colonoscopy revealed diverticulitis of the transverse colon.
Ht: 5' 11" (180 cm)      Wt: 179#    IBW: 172#
-What type of diet is prescribed for patients who have diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

A) low residue 
B) low fat, high carbohydrate 
C) high fiber 
D) diet as tolerated 
A) low residue 
B) low fat, high carbohydrate 
C) high fiber 
D) diet as tolerated

Question 16

Which of the following valves/sphincters is responsible for protecting the small intestine from bacteria translocation from the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) pyloric sphincter 
B) cardiac sphincter 
C) sphincter of Oddi 
D) ileocecal sphincter 
A) pyloric sphincter 
B) cardiac sphincter 
C) sphincter of Oddi 
D) ileocecal sphincter

Question 17

Nutrition therapy during remission of Crohn's will be

Accepted Answer

A) low residue. 
B) high fiber. 
C) lactose free. 
D) a return to normal diet. 
A) low residue. 
B) high fiber. 
C) lactose free. 
D) a return to normal diet.

Question 18

The hormone _____ is responsible for initiating the process of segmentation within the duodenum

Accepted Answer

A) leptin 
B) cholecystokinin 
C) secretin 
D) gastrin 
A) leptin 
B) cholecystokinin 
C) secretin 
D) gastrin

Question 19

Which of the following would indicate an abnormal fecal fat result?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 grams 
B) 4 grams 
C) 15 grams 
A) 3 grams 
B) 4 grams 
C) 15 grams

Question 20

The most common type of carbohydrate malabsorption is _____ malabsorption

Accepted Answer

A) xylose 
B) lactose 
C) glucose 
A) xylose 
B) lactose 
C) glucose

Exam 15: Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition therapy for diverticulitis includes a:

Patients with IBD are at high risk for being deficient in _____ due to typical damage of the _____

IBS may be related to altered synthesis, release, or transport of:

The fermentation of fiber and sugar alcohols within the colon produces _____, which are used directly by the bacteria and by the colon for its own tissue growth

Why are steroids often used to treat Crohn's and ulcerative colitis?

After chylomicrons are formed in the _____, they enter the _____ via passive diffusion

All of the following are parts that compose the small intestine except the:

Which of the following statements is false regarding secretory diarrhea?

You have a patient who has been diagnosed with diverticulitis and is beginning to feel better after beginning antibiotic treatment Which type of solid food diet would be the most appropriate for this patient initially?

Common problems that occur secondary to diarrhea include all of the following except:

The risk of short bowel syndrome occurs with loss of _____ of the small intestine

Inflammatory bowel diseases include _____ and _____

Nutrition therapy for fat malabsorption includes supplementation with _____ because it is absorbed directly into the _____

Which of the following valves/sphincters is responsible for protecting the small intestine from bacteria translocation from the large intestine?

Nutrition therapy during remission of Crohn's will be

The hormone _____ is responsible for initiating the process of segmentation within the duodenum

Which of the following would indicate an abnormal fecal fat result?

The most common type of carbohydrate malabsorption is _____ malabsorption

Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

The Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment: Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury:The Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Energy Balance and Body Weight

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

Hiv and Aids

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

Filters

Patients with IBD are at high risk for being deficient in _ due to typical damage of the _

After chylomicrons are formed in the _, they enter the _ via passive diffusion

Inflammatory bowel diseases include _ and _

Nutrition therapy for fat malabsorption includes supplementation with _ because it is absorbed directly into the _