Question 1

Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celiac disease 
B)  dementia 
C)  pressure sores 
D)  incontinence 
E)  major surgery 
A)  Celiac disease 
B)  dementia 
C)  pressure sores 
D)  incontinence 
E)  major surgery

Question 2

Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The 24-hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individual's diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low.  A healthy BMI for a man his height is 24.
What is Mr. Wilson's ideal body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  145 pounds 
B)  158 pounds 
C)  161 pounds 
D)  170 pounds 
E)  175 pounds 
A)  145 pounds 
B)  158 pounds 
C)  161 pounds 
D)  170 pounds 
E)  175 pounds

Question 5

What information would most likely be included in the "E" portion of a PES statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term use of corticosteroids 
B)  poor control of blood glucose levels 
C)  decreased intake of vitamin C 
D)  high risk of accidental injury 
E)  weight gain of 10 percent over the past six months 
A)  long-term use of corticosteroids 
B)  poor control of blood glucose levels 
C)  decreased intake of vitamin C 
D)  high risk of accidental injury 
E)  weight gain of 10 percent over the past six months

Question 6

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 hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low.  A healthy BMI for a man his height is 24.
What is Mr. Wilson's percent usual body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  86.6% 
B)  88.3% 
C)  99.1% 
D)  113.2% 
E)  115.4% 
A)  86.6% 
B)  88.3% 
C)  99.1% 
D)  113.2% 
E)  115.4%

Question 7

A patient is completing a food frequency questionnaire that is designed to evaluate calcium intake. This questionnaire would most likely include which foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  raspberries and kiwi 
B)  summer squash 
C)  yogurt and cheese 
D)  ham and bacon 
E)  lima or kidney beans 
A)  raspberries and kiwi 
B)  summer squash 
C)  yogurt and cheese 
D)  ham and bacon 
E)  lima or kidney beans

Question 8

List three different methods for obtaining food intake data and describe the major uses, advantages, and limitations of each.

Accepted Answer

There are several methods designed to co

Question 9

When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  height, weight, and BMI 
B)  current medical diagnosis 
C)  food allergies and intolerances 
D)  loss of subcutaneous fat 
E)  low handgrip strength 
A)  height, weight, and BMI 
B)  current medical diagnosis 
C)  food allergies and intolerances 
D)  loss of subcutaneous fat 
E)  low handgrip strength

Question 10

When checking laboratory values for electrolyte levels, the normal range for serum sodium should be between:

Accepted Answer

A)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L. 
B)  7 to 35 mEq/L. 
C)  98 to 106 mEq/L. 
D)  136 to 145 mEq/L. 
E)  158 to 178 mEq/L. 
A)  3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L. 
B)  7 to 35 mEq/L. 
C)  98 to 106 mEq/L. 
D)  136 to 145 mEq/L. 
E)  158 to 178 mEq/L.

Question 11

When utilizing the multiple pass technique of the 24-hour dietary recall method, the first pass is completed when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient writes down all of the food he has consumed in the past 24 hours. 
B)  the patient includes extra foods to his intake list, such as condiments. 
C)  the patient measures the amount of liquid consumed during the last 24 hours. 
D)  the patient provides a quick list of foods consumed without prompts. 
E)  the patient describes how all of his foods have been prepared. 
A)  the patient writes down all of the food he has consumed in the past 24 hours. 
B)  the patient includes extra foods to his intake list, such as condiments. 
C)  the patient measures the amount of liquid consumed during the last 24 hours. 
D)  the patient provides a quick list of foods consumed without prompts. 
E)  the patient describes how all of his foods have been prepared.

Question 12

A disadvantage of using a food record is:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is too time consuming for the patient. 
B)  it only offers limited food lists for the consumer. 
C)  it does not rely on the patient's memory for accuracy. 
D)  it may provide more information than is needed. 
E)  it is affected by seasonal changes in the diet. 
A)  it is too time consuming for the patient. 
B)  it only offers limited food lists for the consumer. 
C)  it does not rely on the patient's memory for accuracy. 
D)  it may provide more information than is needed. 
E)  it is affected by seasonal changes in the diet.

Question 13

What laboratory test would most likely aid in the diagnosis of anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cell count 
B)  total protein 
C)  C-reactive protein 
D)  blood urea nitrogen 
E)  white blood cell count 
A)  red blood cell count 
B)  total protein 
C)  C-reactive protein 
D)  blood urea nitrogen 
E)  white blood cell count

Question 14

Which type of assessment evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective Global Assessment 
B)  Integrated assessment 
C)  Functional assessment 
D)  Nutrition care plan 
E)  Katz Index 
A)  Subjective Global Assessment 
B)  Integrated assessment 
C)  Functional assessment 
D)  Nutrition care plan 
E)  Katz Index

Question 15

Which nursing diagnosis has nutritional implications?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperthermia 
B)  self-esteem disturbance 
C)  impaired dentition 
D)  sleep pattern disturbance 
E)  disruption of gas exchange 
A)  hyperthermia 
B)  self-esteem disturbance 
C)  impaired dentition 
D)  sleep pattern disturbance 
E)  disruption of gas exchange

Question 16

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Though a dietitian or dietetic technician may perform a patient's nutrition screening, it should occur within _____ hours of admission.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  24 
C)  36 
D)  48 
E)  72 
A)  12 
B)  24 
C)  36 
D)  48 
E)  72

Question 17

A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is expensive to administer. 
B)  it is not effective for monitoring short-term changes in food intake. 
C)  it is affected by seasonal changes in the diet. 
D)  it influences the food choices of the consumer. 
E)  it takes too long to obtain the results. 
A)  it is expensive to administer. 
B)  it is not effective for monitoring short-term changes in food intake. 
C)  it is affected by seasonal changes in the diet. 
D)  it influences the food choices of the consumer. 
E)  it takes too long to obtain the results.

Question 18

What best describes a task of the registered dietitian?

Accepted Answer

A)  making referrals for dietary counseling 
B)  administering total parenteral nutrition 
C)  conducting nutrition assessments 
D)  administering formula through feeding tubes 
E)  prescribing diet orders 
A)  making referrals for dietary counseling 
B)  administering total parenteral nutrition 
C)  conducting nutrition assessments 
D)  administering formula through feeding tubes 
E)  prescribing diet orders

Question 19

Along with environmental factors, genetic variation also determines susceptibilities to disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: nucleotides
chromosomes
pressure sores
length
half-life
noncoding sequence
nutrition care process
anthropometric
kcalorie counts
nursing diagnoses
diet orders
inherited disorders
wasting
anorexia
nutrition support teams
protein energy malnutrition
polymorphisms
24-hour recall
food record
genome

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Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.

The 24-hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individual's diet.

What information would most likely be included in the "E" portion of a PES statement?

A patient is completing a food frequency questionnaire that is designed to evaluate calcium intake. This questionnaire would most likely include which foods?

List three different methods for obtaining food intake data and describe the major uses, advantages, and limitations of each.

When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

When checking laboratory values for electrolyte levels, the normal range for serum sodium should be between:

When utilizing the multiple pass technique of the 24-hour dietary recall method, the first pass is completed when:

A disadvantage of using a food record is:

What laboratory test would most likely aid in the diagnosis of anemia?

Which type of assessment evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

Which nursing diagnosis has nutritional implications?

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Though a dietitian or dietetic technician may perform a patient's nutrition screening, it should occur within _____ hours of admission.

A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is:

What best describes a task of the registered dietitian?

Along with environmental factors, genetic variation also determines susceptibilities to disease.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

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Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

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Exam 13: Nutrition Care and Assessment

Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.

The 24-hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individual's diet.

What information would most likely be included in the "E" portion of a PES statement?

A patient is completing a food frequency questionnaire that is designed to evaluate calcium intake. This questionnaire would most likely include which foods?

List three different methods for obtaining food intake data and describe the major uses, advantages, and limitations of each.

When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

When checking laboratory values for electrolyte levels, the normal range for serum sodium should be between:

When utilizing the multiple pass technique of the 24-hour dietary recall method, the first pass is completed when:

A disadvantage of using a food record is:

What laboratory test would most likely aid in the diagnosis of anemia?

Which type of assessment evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

Which nursing diagnosis has nutritional implications?

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Though a dietitian or dietetic technician may perform a patient's nutrition screening, it should occur within _____ hours of admission.

A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is:

What best describes a task of the registered dietitian?

Along with environmental factors, genetic variation also determines susceptibilities to disease.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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