Question 1

A patient's height, weight, and body mass index represent which type of data in the nutrition screening process?

Accepted Answer

A)  admission data 
B)  anthropometric data 
C)  functional assessment data 
D)  laboratory test results 
A)  admission data 
B)  anthropometric data 
C)  functional assessment data 
D)  laboratory test results

Question 2

The neuropsychological problems assessed in the Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia 
B)  distorted body image perception 
C)  anxiety 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  dementia 
B)  distorted body image perception 
C)  anxiety 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 3

A nutritional assessment involves ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting and analyzing health-related data to identify nutrition problems 
B)  implementing a nutrition care plan 
C)  identifying existing and potential psychological problems 
D)  obtaining approval from insurance providers 
A)  collecting and analyzing health-related data to identify nutrition problems 
B)  implementing a nutrition care plan 
C)  identifying existing and potential psychological problems 
D)  obtaining approval from insurance providers

Question 4

An example of an antigen is a(an) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  monocyte 
B)  NK cell 
C)  virus 
D)  T cell 
A)  monocyte 
B)  NK cell 
C)  virus 
D)  T cell

Question 5

An individual with a body mass index of ____ would receive one point for BMI in the Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 19 
B)  19 to less than 21 
C)  21 to less than 23 
D)  23 or greater 
A)  less than 19 
B)  19 to less than 21 
C)  21 to less than 23 
D)  23 or greater

Question 6

An individual who is at risk of moderate malnutrition has a %Usual Body Weight of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) <70 
B)  70 to 75 
C)  75 to 84 
D)  85 to 90 
A) <70 
B)  70 to 75 
C)  75 to 84 
D)  85 to 90

Question 7

Why might food frequency questionnaires be less accurate than 24-hour recalls for obtaining food intake data?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process examines long-term food intake 
B)  Dietary supplements can't be included. 
C)  They typically list only common foods. 
D)  It may be difficult to estimate average portion sizes of foods eaten less frequently. 
A)  The process examines long-term food intake 
B)  Dietary supplements can't be included. 
C)  They typically list only common foods. 
D)  It may be difficult to estimate average portion sizes of foods eaten less frequently.

Question 8

What clinical effects of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) would most likely be seen in an individual's hair?

Accepted Answer

A)  hair falling out easily 
B)  thick hair 
C)  hair firm in scalp 
D)  shiny hair 
A)  hair falling out easily 
B)  thick hair 
C)  hair firm in scalp 
D)  shiny hair

Question 9

List two advantages and two disadvantages for each of the four methods used for obtaining food intake data.

Accepted Answer

The 24-hour dietary recall interviews ar

Question 10

Describe the effects of illness on nutrition status and list two examples of conditions associated with malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

Illnesses and their treatments may lead

Question 11

Where do clinical signs of malnutrition appear most rapidly?

Accepted Answer

A)  hair 
B)  eyes 
C)  urinary tract 
D)  cardiovascular system 
A)  hair 
B)  eyes 
C)  urinary tract 
D)  cardiovascular system

Question 12

What is an example of food and nutrition history information that would be included as part of the nutrition assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary supplements usage 
B)  high educational level 
C)  recent weight changes 
D)  low socioeconomic status 
A)  dietary supplements usage 
B)  high educational level 
C)  recent weight changes 
D)  low socioeconomic status

Question 13

Discuss the different types of historical data collected for a nutrition assessment.

Accepted Answer

The medical history describes the patien

Question 14

Which serum protein rises rapidly in response to inflammation or infection associated with critical illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  transferrin 
B)  prealbumin 
C)  albumin 
D)  C-reactive protein 
A)  transferrin 
B)  prealbumin 
C)  albumin 
D)  C-reactive protein

Question 15

A registered dietitian performs a Subjective Global Assessment on a newly admitted hospital patient. The dietitian gives several "C" ratings for the assessment variables related to the patient's medical history and physical examination. This most likely means that the patient is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  obese and needs to lose weight 
B)  well nourished 
C)  at risk of malnutrition 
D)  severely malnourished 
A)  obese and needs to lose weight 
B)  well nourished 
C)  at risk of malnutrition 
D)  severely malnourished

Question 16

Fluid retention typically results in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  deceptively low lab values 
B)  deceptively high lab values 
C)  unintentional weight loss 
D)  unintentional muscle loss 
A)  deceptively low lab values 
B)  deceptively high lab values 
C)  unintentional weight loss 
D)  unintentional muscle loss

Question 17

Which nutrition assessment marker is routinely monitored in hospital patients, but is not a sensitive indicator of nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

A)  serum albumin 
B)  body mass index 
C)  mean corpuscular volume 
D)  plasma creatinine 
A)  serum albumin 
B)  body mass index 
C)  mean corpuscular volume 
D)  plasma creatinine

Question 18

Describe the differences between fluid retention and dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Fluid retention (also called "edema" may

Question 19

A 24-hour recall is used to collect food intake data for one day. The client states that she didn't eat breakfast. She had a soft drink and an apple for lunch, and for dinner she had a slice of pizza. What is the best question the health care professional could ask next regarding this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Is this typically a day's food intake?" 
B)  "What was on the slice of pizza?" 
C)  "What kinds of foods do you like to eat?" 
D)  "Are you on a busy schedule?" 
A)  "Is this typically a day's food intake?" 
B)  "What was on the slice of pizza?" 
C)  "What kinds of foods do you like to eat?" 
D)  "Are you on a busy schedule?"

Question 20

Immunity against a specific antigen is called "____ immunity."

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive 
B)  innate 
C)  systemic 
D)  complementary 
A)  adaptive 
B)  innate 
C)  systemic 
D)  complementary

Exam 17: Nutrition Care and Assessment

A patient's height, weight, and body mass index represent which type of data in the nutrition screening process?

The neuropsychological problems assessed in the Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool include ____.

A nutritional assessment involves ____.

An example of an antigen is a(an) ____.

An individual with a body mass index of ____ would receive one point for BMI in the Mini Nutritional Assessment screening tool.

An individual who is at risk of moderate malnutrition has a %Usual Body Weight of ____.

Why might food frequency questionnaires be less accurate than 24-hour recalls for obtaining food intake data?

What clinical effects of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) would most likely be seen in an individual's hair?

List two advantages and two disadvantages for each of the four methods used for obtaining food intake data.

Describe the effects of illness on nutrition status and list two examples of conditions associated with malnutrition.

Where do clinical signs of malnutrition appear most rapidly?

What is an example of food and nutrition history information that would be included as part of the nutrition assessment?

Discuss the different types of historical data collected for a nutrition assessment.

Which serum protein rises rapidly in response to inflammation or infection associated with critical illness?

A registered dietitian performs a Subjective Global Assessment on a newly admitted hospital patient. The dietitian gives several "C" ratings for the assessment variables related to the patient's medical history and physical examination. This most likely means that the patient is ____.

Fluid retention typically results in ____.

Which nutrition assessment marker is routinely monitored in hospital patients, but is not a sensitive indicator of nutrition status?

Describe the differences between fluid retention and dehydration.

A 24-hour recall is used to collect food intake data for one day. The client states that she didn't eat breakfast. She had a soft drink and an apple for lunch, and for dinner she had a slice of pizza. What is the best question the health care professional could ask next regarding this finding?

Immunity against a specific antigen is called "____ immunity."

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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