Question 1

HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome is characterized by all of these features EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) abnormal lipid levels. 
B) accumulation of body fat in the hips. 
C) breast enlargement in both men and women. 
D) insulin resistance. 
E) loss of fat from the face. 
A) abnormal lipid levels. 
B) accumulation of body fat in the hips. 
C) breast enlargement in both men and women. 
D) insulin resistance. 
E) loss of fat from the face.

Question 2

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation increases the risk of:

Accepted Answer

A) foodborne illness. 
B) metastasis. 
C) dysphagia. 
D) Kaposi's sarcoma. 
E) hyperglycemia. 
A) foodborne illness. 
B) metastasis. 
C) dysphagia. 
D) Kaposi's sarcoma. 
E) hyperglycemia.

Question 3

Case Study Questions Use this information to answer questions.
Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as anorexia.
-Ms. Arther enjoys pudding and is able to tolerate it pretty well. To increase her caloric intake, you suggest that she make her pudding with:

Accepted Answer

A) half-and-half. 
B) whole milk. 
C) 2% milk. 
D) powdered milk. 
E) buttermilk. 
A) half-and-half. 
B) whole milk. 
C) 2% milk. 
D) powdered milk. 
E) buttermilk.

Question 4

Cancer cachexia affects over 80 percent of people with cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some people with cancer fail to regain lean body mass even when they are receiving adequate nutrients and energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of these nutrition-related factors may increase the risk of developing cancer except:

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) red meat intake. 
C) intake of salt-preserved foods. 
D) consumption of citrus fruits. 
E) foods grilled and charred. 
A) obesity. 
B) red meat intake. 
C) intake of salt-preserved foods. 
D) consumption of citrus fruits. 
E) foods grilled and charred.

Question 7

A copy of any advance directive should be part of a client's medical record. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which legal document allows a competent adult to clearly express directions regarding medical treatment in the event that he or she becomes incapacitated?

Accepted Answer

A) living trust 
B) power of attorney 
C) living will 
D) medical record 
E) medical will 
A) living trust 
B) power of attorney 
C) living will 
D) medical record 
E) medical will

Question 9

A nurse is working with a cancer patient admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

A) graft-versus-host disease. 
B) human immunodeficiency virus. 
C) thrush. 
D) cancer cachexia. 
E) neutropenia. 
A) graft-versus-host disease. 
B) human immunodeficiency virus. 
C) thrush. 
D) cancer cachexia. 
E) neutropenia.

Question 10

Which condition is not associated with thrush in HIV patients? ​

Accepted Answer

A) altered taste sensation 
B) mouth pain 
C) lesions around the lips 
D) dysphagia 
E) milky white coating on tongue 
A) altered taste sensation 
B) mouth pain 
C) lesions around the lips 
D) dysphagia 
E) milky white coating on tongue

Question 11

The progression of HIV can be evaluated by monitoring:

Accepted Answer

A) the viral load. 
B) serum albumin levels. 
C) weight changes. 
D) body composition. 
E) B cell function. 
A) the viral load. 
B) serum albumin levels. 
C) weight changes. 
D) body composition. 
E) B cell function.

Question 12

What factors contribute to the development of cancer cachexia?

Accepted Answer

The combined effects of a poor appetite,

Question 13

Kaposi's sarcoma can contribute to wasting in cancer patients due to:

Accepted Answer

A) malabsorption of nutrients. 
B) lesions in the mouth and throat. 
C) depletion of lean body mass. 
D) respiratory disorders. 
E) hormonal changes. 
A) malabsorption of nutrients. 
B) lesions in the mouth and throat. 
C) depletion of lean body mass. 
D) respiratory disorders. 
E) hormonal changes.

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: metastasize

Accepted Answer

The Answer of transplantation of the stem cells that produce is...

Question 15

Which condition is not an HIV-related cause of anorexia and reduced food intake? ​

Accepted Answer

A) oral infections 
B) early satiety 
C) medications 
D) respiratory disorders 
E) emotional distress 
A) oral infections 
B) early satiety 
C) medications 
D) respiratory disorders 
E) emotional distress

Question 16

What is NOT a recommendation for reducing cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit the amount of physical activity performed on a daily basis. 
B) Maintain a healthy body weight throughout life. 
C) Choose a healthy diet that emphasizes plant sources. 
D) Aim to meet nutritional needs through the diet. 
E) Limit alcohol consumption to no more than one (woman)or two (men)drinks per day. 
A) Limit the amount of physical activity performed on a daily basis. 
B) Maintain a healthy body weight throughout life. 
C) Choose a healthy diet that emphasizes plant sources. 
D) Aim to meet nutritional needs through the diet. 
E) Limit alcohol consumption to no more than one (woman)or two (men)drinks per day.

Question 17

How might fruits and vegetables reduce the risks of some cancers?

Accepted Answer

Possible benefit has been attributed, in

Question 18

Weight gain often occurs in patients with cancer of the:

Accepted Answer

A) colon. 
B) breast. 
C) stomach. 
D) pancreas. 
E) esophagus. 
A) colon. 
B) breast. 
C) stomach. 
D) pancreas. 
E) esophagus.

Question 19

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. This means that patients:

Accepted Answer

A) may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight. 
B) require less protein in their diets. 
C) should increase their intake of fats. 
D) may experience early satiety. 
E) have elevated levels of blood glucose. 
A) may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight. 
B) require less protein in their diets. 
C) should increase their intake of fats. 
D) may experience early satiety. 
E) have elevated levels of blood glucose.

Question 20

Explain reasons why HIV patients have reduced food intake.

Accepted Answer

Oral infections including candidiasis an

Exam 25: Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

HIV-lipodystrophy syndrome is characterized by all of these features EXCEPT:

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation increases the risk of:

Cancer cachexia affects over 80 percent of people with cancer.

Some people with cancer fail to regain lean body mass even when they are receiving adequate nutrients and energy.

All of these nutrition-related factors may increase the risk of developing cancer except:

A copy of any advance directive should be part of a client's medical record. ​

Which legal document allows a competent adult to clearly express directions regarding medical treatment in the event that he or she becomes incapacitated?

A nurse is working with a cancer patient admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss. An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein. The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of:

Which condition is not associated with thrush in HIV patients? ​

The progression of HIV can be evaluated by monitoring:

What factors contribute to the development of cancer cachexia?

Kaposi's sarcoma can contribute to wasting in cancer patients due to:

Which condition is not an HIV-related cause of anorexia and reduced food intake? ​

What is NOT a recommendation for reducing cancer risk?

How might fruits and vegetables reduce the risks of some cancers?

Weight gain often occurs in patients with cancer of the:

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover. This means that patients:

Explain reasons why HIV patients have reduced food intake.

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

Illness and Nutrition Care

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

Filters

A copy of any advance directive should be part of a client's medical record.

Which condition is not associated with thrush in HIV patients?

Which condition is not an HIV-related cause of anorexia and reduced food intake?