Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning irritable bowel syndrome is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Symptoms often improve during periods of psychological stress. 
B) It is associated with alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation. 
C) Herbal remedies are very effective at relieving the symptoms. 
D) The most common recommendation is to gradually decrease fiber intake. 
A) Symptoms often improve during periods of psychological stress. 
B) It is associated with alternating episodes of diarrhea and constipation. 
C) Herbal remedies are very effective at relieving the symptoms. 
D) The most common recommendation is to gradually decrease fiber intake. B

Question 2

of the following foods may cause difficulty for ostomy patients except:

Accepted Answer

A) bananas. 
B) corn. 
C) coconut. 
D) grapes. 
A) bananas. 
B) corn. 
C) coconut. 
D) grapes. A

Question 3

of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) diverticular disease. 
C) infectious diarrhea. 
D) Crohn's disease. 
A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) diverticular disease. 
C) infectious diarrhea. 
D) Crohn's disease. C

Question 4

Daily exercise can help treat constipation if it stimulates peristalsis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Differentiate between diverticulosis and diverticulitis and the appropriate dietary treatment for each.

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis is a condition where smal

Question 6

Nondigestible substances in foods that stimulate the growth of nonpathogenic bacteria within the large intestine are called:

Accepted Answer

A) probiotics. 
B) prebiotics. 
C) intestinal flora. 
D) pathogenic bacteria. 
A) probiotics. 
B) prebiotics. 
C) intestinal flora. 
D) pathogenic bacteria.

Question 7

Removal of a portion or all of the colon is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A) colostomy. 
B) colectomy. 
C) ileostomy. 
D) gastrectomy. 
A) colostomy. 
B) colectomy. 
C) ileostomy. 
D) gastrectomy.

Question 8

Bacterial food poisoning causes:

Accepted Answer

A) osmotic diarrhea. 
B) steatorrhea. 
C) secretory diarrhea. 
D) chronic diarrhea. 
A) osmotic diarrhea. 
B) steatorrhea. 
C) secretory diarrhea. 
D) chronic diarrhea.

Question 9

Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions 
Noel is a 33-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently visited her doctor complaining of the sudden onset of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools.Lab tests, imaging studies, and an endoscopy were used to diagnose Crohn's disease.Drug therapy has helped to control the symptoms, but Noel has been told that there is no cure for the disease and she may experience exacerbations from time to time for the rest of her life.
-Noel's Crohn's disease worsens, it could place her at risk for malnutrition due to all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced food intake. 
B) surgery that shortens the small intestine. 
C) malabsorption of nutrients. 
D) ulceration in the esophagus. 
A) reduced food intake. 
B) surgery that shortens the small intestine. 
C) malabsorption of nutrients. 
D) ulceration in the esophagus.

Question 10

side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet is:

Accepted Answer

A) flatulence. 
B) ostomy. 
C) bacterial overgrowth. 
D) diverticulosis. 
A) flatulence. 
B) ostomy. 
C) bacterial overgrowth. 
D) diverticulosis.

Question 11

Which of the following foods is most likely to increase intestinal gas?

Accepted Answer

A) cabbage 
B) tomatoes 
C) green beans 
D) walnuts 
A) cabbage 
B) tomatoes 
C) green beans 
D) walnuts

Question 12

Anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease may contribute to:

Accepted Answer

A) malabsorption. 
B) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
C) anemia. 
D) weight loss. 
A) malabsorption. 
B) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
C) anemia. 
D) weight loss.

Question 13

patient is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis and voices concern about future complications.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

A) "Follow a low-fiber diet." 
B) "Follow a high-fiber diet." 
C) "Avoid nuts, popcorn, and foods with seeds." 
D) "Drink plenty of fluids." 
A) "Follow a low-fiber diet." 
B) "Follow a high-fiber diet." 
C) "Avoid nuts, popcorn, and foods with seeds." 
D) "Drink plenty of fluids."

Question 14

Diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis are the two most prevalent inflammatory bowel diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mr.Simpson complains of abdominal pain, distention, and flatulence.He frequently experiences chronic diarrhea but at times he also has constipation.He states that his symptoms usually occur shortly after he eats and often stop after defecation.The nurse correctly believes that Mr.Simpson suffers from:

Accepted Answer

A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) an intestinal obstruction. 
C) diverticulitis. 
D) ileus. 
A) irritable bowel syndrome. 
B) an intestinal obstruction. 
C) diverticulitis. 
D) ileus.

Question 16

Foods useful in increasing dietary fiber are:

Accepted Answer

A) bran, milk, and mashed potatoes. 
B) peanut butter, oranges, and strawberry jam. 
C) saltine crackers, watermelon, and eggs. 
D) whole-wheat bread, black beans, and popcorn. 
A) bran, milk, and mashed potatoes. 
B) peanut butter, oranges, and strawberry jam. 
C) saltine crackers, watermelon, and eggs. 
D) whole-wheat bread, black beans, and popcorn.

Question 17

Identify the possible causes of diarrhea and describe the appropriate treatment for both acute and chronic diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea can be caused by a variety of f

Question 18

The development of diverticulosis is influenced by the type of dietary protein one consumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following foods will provide sufficient probiotic bacteria to influence the bacterial population in the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

A) two servings of margarine 
B) one serving of yogurt 
C) two servings of cottage cheese 
D) one serving of honey 
A) two servings of margarine 
B) one serving of yogurt 
C) two servings of cottage cheese 
D) one serving of honey

Question 20

The dietary management for ulcerative colitis includes all of the following principles except:

Accepted Answer

A) restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance. 
B) repletion of protein stores. 
C) a high-fiber diet to manage diarrhea. 
D) a low-fiber diet to reduce irritation in the colon. 
A) restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance. 
B) repletion of protein stores. 
C) a high-fiber diet to manage diarrhea. 
D) a low-fiber diet to reduce irritation in the colon.

Exam 18: Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Which of the following statements concerning irritable bowel syndrome is true?

of the following foods may cause difficulty for ostomy patients except:

of the research investigating probiotics and intestinal illness has focused on the prevention and treatment of:

Daily exercise can help treat constipation if it stimulates peristalsis.

Differentiate between diverticulosis and diverticulitis and the appropriate dietary treatment for each.

Nondigestible substances in foods that stimulate the growth of nonpathogenic bacteria within the large intestine are called:

Removal of a portion or all of the colon is referred to as a:

Bacterial food poisoning causes:

side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet is:

Which of the following foods is most likely to increase intestinal gas?

Anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease may contribute to:

patient is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis and voices concern about future complications.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

Diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis are the two most prevalent inflammatory bowel diseases.

Foods useful in increasing dietary fiber are:

Identify the possible causes of diarrhea and describe the appropriate treatment for both acute and chronic diarrhea.

The development of diverticulosis is influenced by the type of dietary protein one consumes.

Which of the following foods will provide sufficient probiotic bacteria to influence the bacterial population in the large intestine?

The dietary management for ulcerative colitis includes all of the following principles except:

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