Question 1

often, GERD develops as a consequence of:

Accepted Answer

A) aging. 
B) drugs. 
C) feeding tubes. 
D) pregnancy. 
A) aging. 
B) drugs. 
C) feeding tubes. 
D) pregnancy. D

Question 2

nurse is reviewing a patient's chart and notices that the patient has a history of Sjögren's syndrome.The nurse recognizes that the patient may have nutritional problems due to:

Accepted Answer

A) low blood sugar. 
B) dry mouth. 
C) impaired digestion. 
D) malabsorption. 
A) low blood sugar. 
B) dry mouth. 
C) impaired digestion. 
D) malabsorption. B

Question 3

Among the following, the one criteria that does not determine whether a food is allowed on a clear-liquid diet is:

Accepted Answer

A) its transparency. 
B) the amount of digestion required. 
C) its nutrient density. 
D) the amount of residue left in the colon. 
A) its transparency. 
B) the amount of digestion required. 
C) its nutrient density. 
D) the amount of residue left in the colon. C

Question 4

minimize or prevent dumping syndrome, you would tell a patient to:

Accepted Answer

A) limit the amount of fluid consumed with a meal. 
B) drink a cold beverage with each meal. 
C) avoid fiber-rich foods. 
D) avoid lying down after eating. 
A) limit the amount of fluid consumed with a meal. 
B) drink a cold beverage with each meal. 
C) avoid fiber-rich foods. 
D) avoid lying down after eating.

Question 5

Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions 
Jennie Wilson is a 42-year-old administrative assistant who recently underwent gastric bypass surgery to treat her obesity and weight-related problems of diabetes and hypertension.
-Which of the following foods should Ms.Wilson be advised to avoid to prevent possible obstruction of the gastric outlet?

Accepted Answer

A) bananas 
B) celery 
C) fish 
D) mashed potatoes 
A) bananas 
B) celery 
C) fish 
D) mashed potatoes

Question 6

nurse understands that the educational needs of a patient following bariatric surgery include:

Accepted Answer

A) recognizing sensations that occur when the gastric pouch is full. 
B) eating often throughout the day. 
C) drinking adequate fluids with meals. 
D) supplementing meals with milkshakes. 
A) recognizing sensations that occur when the gastric pouch is full. 
B) eating often throughout the day. 
C) drinking adequate fluids with meals. 
D) supplementing meals with milkshakes.

Question 7

_____ occurs in up to 15% of cases of peptic ulcer disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Pain 
B) Dysphagia 
C) Gastrointestinal bleeding 
D) Reflux esophagitis 
A) Pain 
B) Dysphagia 
C) Gastrointestinal bleeding 
D) Reflux esophagitis

Question 8

avoid dehydration, the patient who has undergone bariatric surgery should:

Accepted Answer

A) sip water and other noncaloric beverages throughout the day. 
B) drink plenty of fluids with meals. 
C) increase intake of foods with high water content. 
D) drink sports drinks. 
A) sip water and other noncaloric beverages throughout the day. 
B) drink plenty of fluids with meals. 
C) increase intake of foods with high water content. 
D) drink sports drinks.

Question 9

Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) inability to initiate swallowing. 
B) aspiration. 
C) impaired peristalsis. 
D) hoarse voice. 
A) inability to initiate swallowing. 
B) aspiration. 
C) impaired peristalsis. 
D) hoarse voice.

Question 10

nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:

Accepted Answer

A) dry foods like crackers. 
B) sticky foods like peanut butter. 
C) foods with mixed textures like casseroles. 
D) soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes. 
A) dry foods like crackers. 
B) sticky foods like peanut butter. 
C) foods with mixed textures like casseroles. 
D) soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes.

Question 11

help delay stomach emptying and reduce diarrhea following a gastrectomy, foods high in _____ may be useful.

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) insoluble fiber 
C) protein 
D) soluble fiber 
A) fat 
B) insoluble fiber 
C) protein 
D) soluble fiber

Question 12

NSAID use may promote gastritis and peptic ulcer disease by damaging the mucosal lining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Following bariatric surgery, the nurse understands that the capacity of the stomach is:

Accepted Answer

A) a few teaspoons. 
B) a few tablespoons. 
C) about 2/3 cup. 
D) about 1 cup. 
A) a few teaspoons. 
B) a few tablespoons. 
C) about 2/3 cup. 
D) about 1 cup.

Question 14

Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions 
Jennie Wilson is a 42-year-old administrative assistant who recently underwent gastric bypass surgery to treat her obesity and weight-related problems of diabetes and hypertension.
-order to achieve and maintain weight loss after surgery, Ms.Wilson should be encouraged to:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid drinking high-calorie beverages. 
B) eat at least one cup of food at each meal. 
C) limit her physical activity. 
D) snack between meals to avoid feelings of hunger. 
A) avoid drinking high-calorie beverages. 
B) eat at least one cup of food at each meal. 
C) limit her physical activity. 
D) snack between meals to avoid feelings of hunger.

Question 15

A major factor in the development of both gastritis and peptic ulcer disease is:

Accepted Answer

A) infection with H.pylori. 
B) stress. 
C) overeating. 
D) cigarette smoking. 
A) infection with H.pylori. 
B) stress. 
C) overeating. 
D) cigarette smoking.

Question 16

Moist, soft-textured foods that easily form a bolus are included in a _____ diet.

Accepted Answer

A) pureed 
B) mechanical soft 
C) full liquid 
D) blenderized 
A) pureed 
B) mechanical soft 
C) full liquid 
D) blenderized

Question 17

Which of the following foods would be allowed on clear-liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

A) chicken broth 
B) hot chocolate 
C) sherbet 
D) milkshake 
A) chicken broth 
B) hot chocolate 
C) sherbet 
D) milkshake

Question 18

Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions 
Jennie Wilson is a 42-year-old administrative assistant who recently underwent gastric bypass surgery to treat her obesity and weight-related problems of diabetes and hypertension.
-the day following surgery, Ms.Wilson will be allowed to consume all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) sugar-free iced tea. 
B) low-fat broth. 
C) water. 
D) skim milk. 
A) sugar-free iced tea. 
B) low-fat broth. 
C) water. 
D) skim milk.

Question 19

7.In the dietary treatment of gastritis, irritating foods and beverages should be eliminated regardless of whether the patient is experiencing symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mechanically altered diets are usually ordered for the patient who has:

Accepted Answer

A) an inflamed intestine. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) chewing or swallowing problems. 
D) heartburn. 
A) an inflamed intestine. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) chewing or swallowing problems. 
D) heartburn.

Exam 17: Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

often, GERD develops as a consequence of:

nurse is reviewing a patient's chart and notices that the patient has a history of Sjögren's syndrome.The nurse recognizes that the patient may have nutritional problems due to:

Among the following, the one criteria that does not determine whether a food is allowed on a clear-liquid diet is:

minimize or prevent dumping syndrome, you would tell a patient to:

nurse understands that the educational needs of a patient following bariatric surgery include:

_____ occurs in up to 15% of cases of peptic ulcer disease.

avoid dehydration, the patient who has undergone bariatric surgery should:

Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except:

nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:

help delay stomach emptying and reduce diarrhea following a gastrectomy, foods high in _____ may be useful.

NSAID use may promote gastritis and peptic ulcer disease by damaging the mucosal lining.

Following bariatric surgery, the nurse understands that the capacity of the stomach is:

A major factor in the development of both gastritis and peptic ulcer disease is:

Moist, soft-textured foods that easily form a bolus are included in a _____ diet.

Which of the following foods would be allowed on clear-liquid diet?

7.In the dietary treatment of gastritis, irritating foods and beverages should be eliminated regardless of whether the patient is experiencing symptoms.

Mechanically altered diets are usually ordered for the patient who has:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

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Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

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Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract 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

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