Question 1

A diet order that states "NPO" means that the patient should receive:

Accepted Answer

A) nothing by mouth. 
B) medications only by mouth. 
C) liquids only. 
D) tube feedings. 
E) normal feedings. 
A) nothing by mouth. 
B) medications only by mouth. 
C) liquids only. 
D) tube feedings. 
E) normal feedings. A

Question 2

It is most helpful to think about modified diets in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A) the diseases they are used to treat. 
B) the organ systems they relate to. 
C) the conditions they are used to treat. 
D) their interactions with medications. 
E) the symptoms they relieve. 
A) the diseases they are used to treat. 
B) the organ systems they relate to. 
C) the conditions they are used to treat. 
D) their interactions with medications. 
E) the symptoms they relieve. E

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The subunits comprising DNA molecules are:

Accepted Answer

A) genes. 
B) double helix. 
C) nucleotides. 
D) chromosomes. 
E) promoter. 
A) genes. 
B) double helix. 
C) nucleotides. 
D) chromosomes. 
E) promoter.

Question 5

Explain why serum proteins reflect liver status and explain what other factors also influence these values. ​

Accepted Answer

Because serum proteins are synthesized i

Question 6

Which data is most valuable for evaluating the degree of nutrition risk associated with acute illness? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ideal body weight 
B) height-weight tables 
C) percent ideal body weight 
D) percent usual body weight 
E) BMR 
A) ideal body weight 
B) height-weight tables 
C) percent ideal body weight 
D) percent usual body weight 
E) BMR

Question 7

Which health professional does not assume a primary role in developing and implementing nutrition care plans?

Accepted Answer

A) dietetic technician 
B) dietitian 
C) nurse 
D) pharmacist 
E) physician 
A) dietetic technician 
B) dietitian 
C) nurse 
D) pharmacist 
E) physician

Question 8

Using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation for men (below)and a stress factor of 1.3, calculate 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 ​

Accepted Answer

A) 1593 kcal 
B) 1918 kcal 
C) 2071 kcal 
D) 2493 kcal 
E) 2601 kcal 
A) 1593 kcal 
B) 1918 kcal 
C) 2071 kcal 
D) 2493 kcal 
E) 2601 kcal

Question 9

One disadvantage of using a food record is the:

Accepted Answer

A) time involved in keeping one. 
B) increased awareness of one's food choices. 
C) lack of reliance on a person's memory. 
D) harm that may result from too much information. 
E) lack of detailed information. 
A) time involved in keeping one. 
B) increased awareness of one's food choices. 
C) lack of reliance on a person's memory. 
D) harm that may result from too much information. 
E) lack of detailed information.

Question 10

Diseases affected by a single gene tend to be relatively rare and usually exert their effects early in life. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which health care professional is not part of the nutrition support team?

Accepted Answer

A) physician 
B) registered dietitian 
C) certified nurses aid 
D) nurse 
E) pharmacist 
A) physician 
B) registered dietitian 
C) certified nurses aid 
D) nurse 
E) pharmacist

Question 12

Transthyretin is also known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: critical pathways

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a diet that includes all foods and is...

Question 14

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

Question 15

Nutrition education or counseling is typically provided by the:

Accepted Answer

A) registered nurse. 
B) nursing assistant. 
C) registered dietitian. 
D) dietetic technician. 
E) physician. 
A) registered nurse. 
B) nursing assistant. 
C) registered dietitian. 
D) dietetic technician. 
E) physician.

Question 16

A food frequency questionnaire is a survey of food consumption over one:

Accepted Answer

A) year. 
B) month. 
C) week. 
D) day. 
E) hour. 
A) year. 
B) month. 
C) week. 
D) day. 
E) hour.

Question 17

In people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by:

Accepted Answer

A) fluid retention. 
B) dehydration. 
C) a large tumor. 
D) drug therapy. 
E) bowel retention. 
A) fluid retention. 
B) dehydration. 
C) a large tumor. 
D) drug therapy. 
E) bowel retention.

Question 18

The medical history provides information about:

Accepted Answer

A) genetic susceptibility for diseases. 
B) living situation. 
C) body weight and dietary changes. 
D) financial concerns that may restrict access to food. 
E) social concerns. 
A) genetic susceptibility for diseases. 
B) living situation. 
C) body weight and dietary changes. 
D) financial concerns that may restrict access to food. 
E) social concerns.

Question 19

Which dietary characteristic is not a consideration for a modified diet? ​

Accepted Answer

A) emphasize a narrow range of foods 
B) may be adjusted in consistency 
C) may be adjusted in nutrient content 
D) can be altered as a patient's condition changes 
E) is variable depending on clinical assessments 
A) emphasize a narrow range of foods 
B) may be adjusted in consistency 
C) may be adjusted in nutrient content 
D) can be altered as a patient's condition changes 
E) is variable depending on clinical assessments

Question 20

Which food is recommended for a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet? ​

Accepted Answer

A) cheese 
B) raw vegetables 
C) fresh fruit 
D) plain pasta 
E) white bread 
A) cheese 
B) raw vegetables 
C) fresh fruit 
D) plain pasta 
E) white bread

Exam 14: Illness and Nutrition Care

A diet order that states "NPO" means that the patient should receive:

It is most helpful to think about modified diets in terms of:

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

The subunits comprising DNA molecules are:

Explain why serum proteins reflect liver status and explain what other factors also influence these values. ​

Which data is most valuable for evaluating the degree of nutrition risk associated with acute illness? ​

Which health professional does not assume a primary role in developing and implementing nutrition care plans?

Using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation for men (below)and a stress factor of 1.3, calculate 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 ​

One disadvantage of using a food record is the:

Diseases affected by a single gene tend to be relatively rare and usually exert their effects early in life. ​

Which health care professional is not part of the nutrition support team?

Transthyretin is also known as:

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:

Nutrition education or counseling is typically provided by the:

A food frequency questionnaire is a survey of food consumption over one:

In people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by:

The medical history provides information about:

Which dietary characteristic is not a consideration for a modified diet? ​

Which food is recommended for a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet? ​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

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

Filters

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

Explain why serum proteins reflect liver status and explain what other factors also influence these values.

Which data is most valuable for evaluating the degree of nutrition risk associated with acute illness?

Using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation for men (below)and a stress factor of 1.3, calculate 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

Diseases affected by a single gene tend to be relatively rare and usually exert their effects early in life.

Which dietary characteristic is not a consideration for a modified diet?

Which food is recommended for a high-kcalorie, high-protein diet?