Question 1

A piece of a blood clot formed elsewhere that travels to the brain is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ischemia 
B)  aneurysm 
C)  cerebral embolism 
D)  thrombus 
E)  aphasia 
A)  ischemia 
B)  aneurysm 
C)  cerebral embolism 
D)  thrombus 
E)  aphasia C

Question 2

Which of the following can contribute to a drop in blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

A)  aspirin 
B)  caffeine 
C)  theophylline 
D)  antacids 
E)  amoxicillin 
A)  aspirin 
B)  caffeine 
C)  theophylline 
D)  antacids 
E)  amoxicillin A

Question 3

Discuss special concerns for self-management training in older adults with diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Special concerns for older adults with diabetes include the following: 
1. Carbohydrate and fiber recommendations do not change for old age. The primary goal is to maintain a consistent carbohydrate intake and monitor blood glucose response. 
2. For people with diabetic kidney disease, reducing the amount of dietary protein below the recommended daily allowance of 0.8 g/kg/day is not recommended. 
3. Assess dietary adequacy and supplement with vitamins and minerals to meet age-appropriate nutrient Dietary Reference Intake. 
4. Monitor functional status and modify the care plan as appropriate for the psychosocial and physical needs of an aging individual. 
5. Ask about special foods and alternative and complementary therapies. 
6. Sugar alcohols in candies and gums are sweeter than sucrose and fructose and have fewer calories per gram.

Question 4

_____ is the only way to prevent muscle loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess intake of animal protein 
B)  Strength training 
C)  Excess intake of calcium supplements 
D)  Sedentary lifestyle 
E)  Excess intake of sodium 
A)  Excess intake of animal protein 
B)  Strength training 
C)  Excess intake of calcium supplements 
D)  Sedentary lifestyle 
E)  Excess intake of sodium

Question 5

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measures _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  blood sugar levels 
C)  body mass index 
D)  lean body mass 
E)  bone density 
A)  hypertension 
B)  blood sugar levels 
C)  body mass index 
D)  lean body mass 
E)  bone density

Question 6

Among people aged 65 and above, the leading cause of death is heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sarcopenia refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of appetite 
B)  muscle wasting 
C)  porous bones 
D)  shrinking height 
E)  loss of saliva 
A)  lack of appetite 
B)  muscle wasting 
C)  porous bones 
D)  shrinking height 
E)  loss of saliva

Question 8

What is the BMI range associated with the lowest mortality in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) <18.5 
B) <23 
C)  24.0-30.9 
D)  28.0-32.5 
E)  29.5-33.0 
A) <18.5 
B) <23 
C)  24.0-30.9 
D)  28.0-32.5 
E)  29.5-33.0

Question 9

A 75-year-old female client reports that she has lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months and now weighs 100 pounds; she is 5?3?. She complains that food has lost its taste, and when she does eat, she develops severe heartburn. She is now in your office for assessment. Her daily intake is 1000 calories with 35 grams of protein. A sampling of her typical daily menu is as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l l } 
1 \text { cup nonfat milk } & 1 / 3 \text { cup cooked rice } \
1 \text { medium apple } & 1 / 2 \text { cup cooked zucchini } \
1 \text { slice bread } + 3 \text { Tbsp butter } & 2 \text { oz ground beef } \
1 \text { cup black coffee } + 3 \text { Tbsp sugar } & 1 \text { cup orange juice } \
& 1 \text { oz cheddar cheese } \
& \text { Black coffee } \
& 2 \text { martinis before dinner }
\end{array}$$
Which diet-related activity would likely help with the client's heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming just one drink before dinner 
B)  consuming just one cup of coffee after dinner 
C)  restricting herself to a low-fat diet 
D)  eating a light breakfast but a big supper 
E)  a 30-minute nap after eating 
A)  consuming just one drink before dinner 
B)  consuming just one cup of coffee after dinner 
C)  restricting herself to a low-fat diet 
D)  eating a light breakfast but a big supper 
E)  a 30-minute nap after eating

Question 10

The most common cause of dementia is _____ and accounts for an estimated 60-80 percent of cases.

Accepted Answer

A)  pernicious anemia 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  alcoholism 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
E)  vascular disease 
A)  pernicious anemia 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  alcoholism 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
E)  vascular disease

Question 11

_____ occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures.

Accepted Answer

A)  A hemorrhagic stroke 
B)  Carotid artery disease 
C)  An ischemic stroke 
D)  Atrial fibrillation 
E)  Sarcopenia 
A)  A hemorrhagic stroke 
B)  Carotid artery disease 
C)  An ischemic stroke 
D)  Atrial fibrillation 
E)  Sarcopenia

Question 12

The use of xanthine derivatives such as theophylline for the treatment of COPD may result in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated liver enzymes 
B)  heartburn 
C)  hypoglycemia 
D)  anorexia 
E)  arthritis 
A)  elevated liver enzymes 
B)  heartburn 
C)  hypoglycemia 
D)  anorexia 
E)  arthritis

Question 13

In older adults, BMI is an adequate indicator of excess body fat associated with morbidity and mortality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The final stage of the grieving process is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  denial 
B)  reestablishment 
C)  guilt 
D)  loss 
E)  disorganization 
A)  denial 
B)  reestablishment 
C)  guilt 
D)  loss 
E)  disorganization

Question 15

_____ refers to conditions caused by problems that affect the blood supply to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebrovascular disease 
B)  Gastrointestinal disease 
C)  Aphasia 
D)  Atrial fibrillation 
E)  Sarcopenia 
A)  Cerebrovascular disease 
B)  Gastrointestinal disease 
C)  Aphasia 
D)  Atrial fibrillation 
E)  Sarcopenia

Question 16

Nutrition advice for people who are taking blood-thinning medication because of a stroke is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain a stable vitamin K intake 
B)  avoid all foods with vitamin K 
C)  eat vitamin K-rich foods only in the evening and take medication in the morning 
D)  take a supplement of vitamin C along with their medications 
E)  eat large amounts of vitamin C during every meal 
A)  maintain a stable vitamin K intake 
B)  avoid all foods with vitamin K 
C)  eat vitamin K-rich foods only in the evening and take medication in the morning 
D)  take a supplement of vitamin C along with their medications 
E)  eat large amounts of vitamin C during every meal

Question 17

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in old age remain the same as in younger adults except that the factors have _____ in old age.

Accepted Answer

A)  more predictive value 
B)  no predictive value 
C)  less predictive value 
D)  fewer repetitions 
E)  more meaning 
A)  more predictive value 
B)  no predictive value 
C)  less predictive value 
D)  fewer repetitions 
E)  more meaning

Question 18

Discuss nutritional risk factors for constipation and list a few nutritional remedies for treating it.

Accepted Answer

Nutritional risk factors for constipatio

Question 19

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as part of a comprehensive treatment plan can encourage health-promoting food choices once diseases have been diagnosed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The public perception of "being regular" is having a bowel movement _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  each morning 
B)  each morning and evening 
C)  thrice daily 
D)  before bedtime 
E)  5 times a week 
A)  each morning 
B)  each morning and evening 
C)  thrice daily 
D)  before bedtime 
E)  5 times a week

A piece of a blood clot formed elsewhere that travels to the brain is called _____.

Which of the following can contribute to a drop in blood sugar?

Discuss special concerns for self-management training in older adults with diabetes.

_____ is the only way to prevent muscle loss.

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measures _____.

Among people aged 65 and above, the leading cause of death is heart disease.

Sarcopenia refers to _____.

What is the BMI range associated with the lowest mortality in older adults?

The most common cause of dementia is _____ and accounts for an estimated 60-80 percent of cases.

_____ occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures.

The use of xanthine derivatives such as theophylline for the treatment of COPD may result in _____.

In older adults, BMI is an adequate indicator of excess body fat associated with morbidity and mortality.

The final stage of the grieving process is _____.

_____ refers to conditions caused by problems that affect the blood supply to the brain.

Nutrition advice for people who are taking blood-thinning medication because of a stroke is to _____.

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in old age remain the same as in younger adults except that the factors have _____ in old age.

Discuss nutritional risk factors for constipation and list a few nutritional remedies for treating it.

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as part of a comprehensive treatment plan can encourage health-promoting food choices once diseases have been diagnosed.

The public perception of "being regular" is having a bowel movement _____.

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Exam 19: Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

A piece of a blood clot formed elsewhere that travels to the brain is called _____.

Which of the following can contribute to a drop in blood sugar?

Discuss special concerns for self-management training in older adults with diabetes.

_____ is the only way to prevent muscle loss.

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measures _____.

Among people aged 65 and above, the leading cause of death is heart disease.

Sarcopenia refers to _____.

What is the BMI range associated with the lowest mortality in older adults?

The most common cause of dementia is _____ and accounts for an estimated 60-80 percent of cases.

_____ occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures.

The use of xanthine derivatives such as theophylline for the treatment of COPD may result in _____.

In older adults, BMI is an adequate indicator of excess body fat associated with morbidity and mortality.

The final stage of the grieving process is _____.

_____ refers to conditions caused by problems that affect the blood supply to the brain.

Nutrition advice for people who are taking blood-thinning medication because of a stroke is to _____.

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in old age remain the same as in younger adults except that the factors have _____ in old age.

Discuss nutritional risk factors for constipation and list a few nutritional remedies for treating it.

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as part of a comprehensive treatment plan can encourage health-promoting food choices once diseases have been diagnosed.

The public perception of "being regular" is having a bowel movement _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

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