Question 1

dietitian adjusts the nutrition education plan after learning that the patient is a Native American.She is considering the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A) learning style. 
B) level of literacy. 
C) readiness to change. 
D) cultural background. 
A) learning style. 
B) level of literacy. 
C) readiness to change. 
D) cultural background. D

Question 2

A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions on her sodium-controlled diet.The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:

Accepted Answer

A) emphasize foods the patient can eat. 
B) agree that the diet is unpalatable. 
C) allow the family to bring food to the patient. 
D) explain why the diet is necessary. 
A) emphasize foods the patient can eat. 
B) agree that the diet is unpalatable. 
C) allow the family to bring food to the patient. 
D) explain why the diet is necessary. A

Question 3

height of a person who is unable to stand is estimated from equations that use:

Accepted Answer

A) elbow breadth or wrist circumference. 
B) knee height or full arm span. 
C) head circumference or wrist circumference. 
D) knee height or elbow breadth. 
A) elbow breadth or wrist circumference. 
B) knee height or full arm span. 
C) head circumference or wrist circumference. 
D) knee height or elbow breadth. B

Question 4

The nurse removes a patient's meal try from the food cart and discovers that the food is not appropriate to the diet order.The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A) substitute another patient's meal tray that contains the appropriate foods. 
B) ask a family member to go to the kitchen and request another meal tray. 
C) order a new food tray from the kitchen. 
D) call the dietitian to come address the problem. 
A) substitute another patient's meal tray that contains the appropriate foods. 
B) ask a family member to go to the kitchen and request another meal tray. 
C) order a new food tray from the kitchen. 
D) call the dietitian to come address the problem.

Question 5

Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over six months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions 
John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher.He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds.His wife died nine months ago.During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago.Mr.Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely.The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including albumin and transferrin.His albumin level was low, and his transferrin level was elevated.
-Based on Mr.Wilson's %UBW, what is his nutrition risk?

Accepted Answer

A) no risk of malnutrition 
B) risk of mild malnutrition 
C) risk of moderate malnutrition 
D) risk of severe malnutrition 
A) no risk of malnutrition 
B) risk of mild malnutrition 
C) risk of moderate malnutrition 
D) risk of severe malnutrition

Question 7

most appropriate diet for a patient whose jaw was broken in a motor vehicle accident is a:

Accepted Answer

A) fat-controlled diet. 
B) blenderized liquid diet. 
C) clear liquid diet. 
D) fiber-restricted diet. 
A) fat-controlled diet. 
B) blenderized liquid diet. 
C) clear liquid diet. 
D) fiber-restricted diet.

Question 8

Describe the types of information collected in a nutrition screening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the types of information collected in...

Question 9

Patients often experience a poor appetite when hospitalized.All of the following are likely explanations for this except:

Accepted Answer

A) emotional distress. 
B) medications that alter taste. 
C) meals are often served when the patient is not hungry. 
D) the presence of family members. 
A) emotional distress. 
B) medications that alter taste. 
C) meals are often served when the patient is not hungry. 
D) the presence of family members.

Question 10

an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should:

Accepted Answer

A) stand erect without shoes. 
B) stand erect with shoes. 
C) stand with feet slightly apart. 
D) stand 2" away from the wall. 
A) stand erect without shoes. 
B) stand erect with shoes. 
C) stand with feet slightly apart. 
D) stand 2" away from the wall.

Question 11

Malnutrition has been reported in _____ of patients hospitalized with acute illness.

Accepted Answer

A) 12-26% 
B) 27-37% 
C) 38-62% 
D) 65-72% 
A) 12-26% 
B) 27-37% 
C) 38-62% 
D) 65-72%

Question 12

Using the Mifflin-St.Jeor equation for men (below) and a stress factor of 1.3, estimate the energy needs of Mr.Briggs, who is 33 years old, is 173 cm tall, and weighs 67 kg. RMR = [9.99 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 weight (kg)] + [6.25 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 height (cm)] - [4.92 F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 age (years)] + 5

Accepted Answer

A) 1593 kcal 
B) 1918 kcal 
C) 2071 kcal 
D) 2493 kcal 
A) 1593 kcal 
B) 1918 kcal 
C) 2071 kcal 
D) 2493 kcal

Question 13

In some facilities, the diet manual is compiled by:

Accepted Answer

A) the hospital administrator. 
B) several physicians. 
C) the nursing staff. 
D) the staff of dietitians. 
A) the hospital administrator. 
B) several physicians. 
C) the nursing staff. 
D) the staff of dietitians.

Question 14

For patients on medication, nutrition intervention includes advice on managing nutrient-related medication problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an indicator of good nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A) shiny hair 
B) smooth tongue 
C) lack of fat under the skin 
D) rough skin 
A) shiny hair 
B) smooth tongue 
C) lack of fat under the skin 
D) rough skin

Question 16

lab value responds to both PEM and iron status?

Accepted Answer

A) albumin 
B) prealbumin 
C) retinol-binding protein 
D) transferrin 
A) albumin 
B) prealbumin 
C) retinol-binding protein 
D) transferrin

Question 17

Following surgery, a patient may be given clear liquids initially, then gradually provided with other beverages or foods that are unlikely to cause discomfort.This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) a flexible diet order. 
B) diet progression. 
C) a food intolerance test. 
D) a mechanically altered diet. 
A) a flexible diet order. 
B) diet progression. 
C) a food intolerance test. 
D) a mechanically altered diet.

Question 18

Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions 
John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher.He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds.His wife died nine months ago.During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago.Mr.Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely.The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including albumin and transferrin.His albumin level was low, and his transferrin level was elevated.
-Mr.Wilson's low albumin level may indicate a depletion of:

Accepted Answer

A) body fat. 
B) body proteins. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) iron. 
A) body fat. 
B) body proteins. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) iron.

Question 19

Signs of fluid retention include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) tight-fitting shoes. 
B) puffy face. 
C) abdominal distension. 
D) reduced skin tension. 
A) tight-fitting shoes. 
B) puffy face. 
C) abdominal distension. 
D) reduced skin tension.

Question 20

Edema means:

Accepted Answer

A) fluid retention. 
B) dehydration. 
C) PEM. 
D) wasting. 
A) fluid retention. 
B) dehydration. 
C) PEM. 
D) wasting.

Exam 14: Illness and Nutrition Care

dietitian adjusts the nutrition education plan after learning that the patient is a Native American.She is considering the patient's:

A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions on her sodium-controlled diet.The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:

height of a person who is unable to stand is estimated from equations that use:

The nurse removes a patient's meal try from the food cart and discovers that the food is not appropriate to the diet order.The nurse should:

Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over six months of age.

most appropriate diet for a patient whose jaw was broken in a motor vehicle accident is a:

Describe the types of information collected in a nutrition screening.

Patients often experience a poor appetite when hospitalized.All of the following are likely explanations for this except:

an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should:

Malnutrition has been reported in _____ of patients hospitalized with acute illness.

Using the Mifflin-St.Jeor equation for men (below) and a stress factor of 1.3, estimate the energy needs of Mr.Briggs, who is 33 years old, is 173 cm tall, and weighs 67 kg. RMR = [9.99  weight (kg)] + [6.25  height (cm)] - [4.92  age (years)] + 5

In some facilities, the diet manual is compiled by:

For patients on medication, nutrition intervention includes advice on managing nutrient-related medication problems.

Which of the following is an indicator of good nutritional status?

lab value responds to both PEM and iron status?

Following surgery, a patient may be given clear liquids initially, then gradually provided with other beverages or foods that are unlikely to cause discomfort.This is referred to as:

Signs of fluid retention include all of the following except:

Edema means:

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

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

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

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

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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