Question 1

Commercial sports drinks are not recommended for the treatment of severe diarrhea because they are too:

Accepted Answer

A) expensive. 
B) high in sodium. 
C) low in sodium. 
D) low in potassium. 
A) expensive. 
B) high in sodium. 
C) low in sodium. 
D) low in potassium.

Question 2

Low-fiber diets are used in the treatment of all of the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

A) diverticulosis. 
B) post-surgery. 
C) diverticulitis. 
D) inflammatory bowel diseases (active episodes). 
A) diverticulosis. 
B) post-surgery. 
C) diverticulitis. 
D) inflammatory bowel diseases (active episodes).

Question 3

Inflammation that may extend deeply into intestinal tissue and be accompanied by ulcerations, fissures, and fistulas is characteristic of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Crohn's disease 
B) ulcerative colitis 
C) celiac disease 
D) irritable bowel syndrome 
A) Crohn's disease 
B) ulcerative colitis 
C) celiac disease 
D) irritable bowel syndrome

Question 4

patient is experiencing a mild case of diarrhea and phones the health clinic to find out how she should treat it.The nurse recommends that she consume all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) yogurt. 
B) broth with crackers. 
C) applesauce. 
D) a regular carbonated beverage. 
A) yogurt. 
B) broth with crackers. 
C) applesauce. 
D) a regular carbonated beverage.

Question 5

has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.Which of the following would the dietitian recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) a high-fiber diet 
B) a low-fiber diet 
C) a liquid diet 
D) a low-salt diet 
A) a high-fiber diet 
B) a low-fiber diet 
C) a liquid diet 
D) a low-salt diet

Question 6

Case Study 
Mr.Fruge is 60 years old.After performing a routine colonoscopy, his gastroenterologist tells him everything is normal except that she noticed the presence of several diverticula in his colon.The physician suggestsed he speak with the clinic dietitian regarding dietary recommendations.
-Should Mr.Fruge develop diverticulitis in the future, how would the dietary recommendations change?

Accepted Answer

A clear liquid diet is indicated initial

Question 7

Nonpathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract perform all of the following functions except:

Accepted Answer

A) degrade undigested or unabsorbed dietary carbohydrate. 
B) produce certain vitamins. 
C) prevent invasion of tissues by pathogenic bacteria. 
D) stimulate the production of proteins. 
A) degrade undigested or unabsorbed dietary carbohydrate. 
B) produce certain vitamins. 
C) prevent invasion of tissues by pathogenic bacteria. 
D) stimulate the production of proteins.

Question 8

Case Study 
Mr.Fruge is 60 years old.After performing a routine colonoscopy, his gastroenterologist tells him everything is normal except that she noticed the presence of several diverticula in his colon.The physician suggestsed he speak with the clinic dietitian regarding dietary recommendations.
-What dietary recommendations should the dietitian discuss with Mr.Fruge?

Accepted Answer

The dietitian should recommend that Mr.F

Question 9

A high-fiber diet increases stool weight and fecal water content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 has most likely resulted in inflammation of her:

Accepted Answer

A) gallbladder. 
B) ileum and/or colon. 
C) duodenum and/or jejunum. 
D) pancreas. 
A) gallbladder. 
B) ileum and/or colon. 
C) duodenum and/or jejunum. 
D) pancreas.

Question 11

dietary adjustments frequently recommended for the person with irritable bowel syndrome include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding fried and fatty foods. 
B) avoiding alcohol. 
C) consuming small, frequent meals. 
D) consuming a high-protein diet. 
A) avoiding fried and fatty foods. 
B) avoiding alcohol. 
C) consuming small, frequent meals. 
D) consuming a high-protein diet.

Question 12

help control diarrhea, people with ostomies should consume:

Accepted Answer

A) applesauce. 
B) caffeine. 
C) sugar-free candy. 
D) grapes. 
A) applesauce. 
B) caffeine. 
C) sugar-free candy. 
D) grapes.

Question 13

mother of a toddler is concerned about her child's frequent episodes of diarrhea.The dietitian suggests that the mother reduce the child's intake of:

Accepted Answer

A) oatmeal. 
B) fruit juice. 
C) rice. 
D) yogurt. 
A) oatmeal. 
B) fruit juice. 
C) rice. 
D) yogurt.

Question 14

Which of the following bulk-forming agents may cause an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) methylcellulose 
B) psyllium 
C) polycarbophil 
D) malt soup extract 
A) methylcellulose 
B) psyllium 
C) polycarbophil 
D) malt soup extract

Question 15

of stimulant laxatives can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
B) anemia. 
C) increased appetite. 
D) hyperglycemia. 
A) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
B) anemia. 
C) increased appetite. 
D) hyperglycemia.

Question 16

Sarah is a 21-year-old college student who has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease.She is underweight and has a poor appetite.Realizing that Sarah is at nutritional risk, the nurse advises that Sarah:

Accepted Answer

A) consume an enteral nutrition supplement two to three times a day. 
B) increase the fiber in her diet. 
C) increase her intake of milk to four cups a day. 
D) eat more high-fat foods. 
A) consume an enteral nutrition supplement two to three times a day. 
B) increase the fiber in her diet. 
C) increase her intake of milk to four cups a day. 
D) eat more high-fat foods.

Question 17

Flatulence can be an unpleasant side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Burgess is a 67-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with depression and prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant drug.In addition, she is on medication for high blood pressure and takes a calcium supplement.She phones her physician's office complaining of problems with constipation.The nurse suspects that the problems may be due to:

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) age. 
C) medications. 
D) high blood pressure. 
A) depression. 
B) age. 
C) medications. 
D) high blood pressure.

Question 19

primary purpose of a low-fiber diet for ostomy patients is to:

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate peristalsis. 
B) increase bulk in the colon. 
C) decrease stool output. 
D) decrease hydrochloric acid production. 
A) stimulate peristalsis. 
B) increase bulk in the colon. 
C) decrease stool output. 
D) decrease hydrochloric acid production.

Question 20

Psyllium may be effective in the treatment of diarrhea by reducing the liquidity of the stool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Commercial sports drinks are not recommended for the treatment of severe diarrhea because they are too:

Low-fiber diets are used in the treatment of all of the following conditions except:

Inflammation that may extend deeply into intestinal tissue and be accompanied by ulcerations, fissures, and fistulas is characteristic of _____.

patient is experiencing a mild case of diarrhea and phones the health clinic to find out how she should treat it.The nurse recommends that she consume all of the following except:

has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.Which of the following would the dietitian recommend?

Nonpathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract perform all of the following functions except:

A high-fiber diet increases stool weight and fecal water content.

dietary adjustments frequently recommended for the person with irritable bowel syndrome include all of the following except:

help control diarrhea, people with ostomies should consume:

mother of a toddler is concerned about her child's frequent episodes of diarrhea.The dietitian suggests that the mother reduce the child's intake of:

Which of the following bulk-forming agents may cause an allergic reaction?

of stimulant laxatives can lead to:

Sarah is a 21-year-old college student who has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease.She is underweight and has a poor appetite.Realizing that Sarah is at nutritional risk, the nurse advises that Sarah:

Flatulence can be an unpleasant side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet.

primary purpose of a low-fiber diet for ostomy patients is to:

Psyllium may be effective in the treatment of diarrhea by reducing the liquidity of the stool.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

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