Question 1

Differentiate between regular and modified diets.

Accepted Answer

Regular diet is a diet that includes all

Question 2

A procedure in which direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a patient's current food intake is called a ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​kcalorie count 
B)  ​food diary 
C)  ​24-hour recall 
D)  ​food record 
E)  ​BMR 
A)  ​kcalorie count 
B)  ​food diary 
C)  ​24-hour recall 
D)  ​food record 
E)  ​BMR

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Which factor is not a limitation of a 24-hour dietary recall?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the previous day's intake may not be typical 
B)  ​they are difficult to obtain 
C)  ​the person may not be able to accurately report portion sizes 
D)  ​they provide data for one day only 
E)  ​variations in diet 
A)  ​the previous day's intake may not be typical 
B)  ​they are difficult to obtain 
C)  ​the person may not be able to accurately report portion sizes 
D)  ​they provide data for one day only 
E)  ​variations in diet

Question 6

Which item is not an anthropometric measurement commonly used to evaluate overnutrition and undernutrition?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​height 
B)  ​arm length 
C)  ​waist circumference 
D)  ​head circumference 
E)  ​infant length 
A)  ​height 
B)  ​arm length 
C)  ​waist circumference 
D)  ​head circumference 
E)  ​infant length

Question 7

Which statement is not a characteristic of albumin?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It is the most abundant plasma protein. 
B)  ​It is slow to reflect changes in nutrition status. 
C)  ​It degrades slowly in the body. 
D)  ​It is a sensitive indicator of effective nutritional intervention. 
E)  ​It is made by the liver. 
A)  ​It is the most abundant plasma protein. 
B)  ​It is slow to reflect changes in nutrition status. 
C)  ​It degrades slowly in the body. 
D)  ​It is a sensitive indicator of effective nutritional intervention. 
E)  ​It is made by the liver.

Question 8

Which condition would not indicate the need to adjust a modified diet?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The patient is not satisfied with the diet. 
B)  ​The patient is not tolerating the diet. 
C)  ​The patient complains of poor appetite. 
D)  ​The patient's condition changes. 
E)  ​The patient develops new clinical conditions. 
A)  ​The patient is not satisfied with the diet. 
B)  ​The patient is not tolerating the diet. 
C)  ​The patient complains of poor appetite. 
D)  ​The patient's condition changes. 
E)  ​The patient develops new clinical conditions.

Question 9

Which food would be allowed on a clear liquid diet?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​chicken broth 
B)  ​cocoa 
C)  cream of wheat​ 
D)  ​ice cream 
E)  ​milk 
A)  ​chicken broth 
B)  ​cocoa 
C)  cream of wheat​ 
D)  ​ice cream 
E)  ​milk

Question 10

Impaired swallowing indicates the need for a ____diet.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​mechanically altered 
B)  ​low sodium 
C)  ​fat-restricted 
D)  ​fiber-restricted 
E)  ​high-protein 
A)  ​mechanically altered 
B)  ​low sodium 
C)  ​fat-restricted 
D)  ​fiber-restricted 
E)  ​high-protein

Question 11

Which condition is least associated with malnutrition?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​celiac disease 
B)  ​hypertension 
C)  ​diabetes mellitus 
D)  ​pressure sores 
E)  ​cancer treatments 
A)  ​celiac disease 
B)  ​hypertension 
C)  ​diabetes mellitus 
D)  ​pressure sores 
E)  ​cancer treatments

Question 12

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 13

A nutrition intervention should take into account the patient's food habits, lifestyle, and other personal factors.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​celiac disease 
B)  ​alcoholism 
C)  ​pressure sores 
D)  ​incontinence 
E)  ​fluid retention 
A)  ​celiac disease 
B)  ​alcoholism 
C)  ​pressure sores 
D)  ​incontinence 
E)  ​fluid retention

Question 15

Matching
-wasting

Accepted Answer

A) liquid formulas delivered through a tube placed in the stomach or intestine 
B) a diet that includes all foods and meets the nutrient needs of healthy people 
C) a change in diet as a patient's tolerances permit 
D) related to physical measurements of the human body, such as height, weight, body circumferences, and percentage of body fat 
E) a diet that is adjusted in consistency, in energy or nutrient content, or by the inclusion or elimination of certain foods
F)the gradual atrophy (loss) of body tissues; associated with protein-energy malnutrition or chronic illness
G)a resource that specifies the foods allowed and restricted on modified diets and provides sample menus
H)loss of appetite
I)coordinated programs of treatment that merge the care plans of different health practitioners
J)the provision of nutrients through a vein, bypassing the intestine 
A) liquid formulas delivered through a tube placed in the stomach or intestine 
B) a diet that includes all foods and meets the nutrient needs of healthy people 
C) a change in diet as a patient's tolerances permit 
D) related to physical measurements of the human body, such as height, weight, body circumferences, and percentage of body fat 
E) a diet that is adjusted in consistency, in energy or nutrient content, or by the inclusion or elimination of certain foods
F)the gradual atrophy (loss) of body tissues; associated with protein-energy malnutrition or chronic illness
G)a resource that specifies the foods allowed and restricted on modified diets and provides sample menus
H)loss of appetite
I)coordinated programs of treatment that merge the care plans of different health practitioners
J)the provision of nutrients through a vein, bypassing the intestine

Question 16

Long-term dietary intervention is most successful when ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​patients are informed of the consequences of not following dietary recommendations 
B)  ​it is guided by an ambitious plan of care with many recommendations 
C)  ​patients are given a list of foods to eat and those not to eat 
D)  ​the plan does not deviate too much from the patient's normal eating habits 
E)  ​the plan is new to the patient and stimulates need food interests 
A)  ​patients are informed of the consequences of not following dietary recommendations 
B)  ​it is guided by an ambitious plan of care with many recommendations 
C)  ​patients are given a list of foods to eat and those not to eat 
D)  ​the plan does not deviate too much from the patient's normal eating habits 
E)  ​the plan is new to the patient and stimulates need food interests

Question 17

Jim is 5'10" tall and weighs 135 pounds. What is his malnutrition risk based on his %IBW?
Optional hint: IBW = (height in inches)2 × 0.0313

Accepted Answer

A)  ​no risk of malnutrition 
B)  ​risk of mild malnutrition 
C)  ​risk of moderate malnutrition 
D)  ​risk of severe malnutrition 
E)  ​risk of death 
A)  ​no risk of malnutrition 
B)  ​risk of mild malnutrition 
C)  ​risk of moderate malnutrition 
D)  ​risk of severe malnutrition 
E)  ​risk of death

Question 18

Matching
-regular diet

Accepted Answer

A) liquid formulas delivered through a tube placed in the stomach or intestine 
B) a diet that includes all foods and meets the nutrient needs of healthy people 
C) a change in diet as a patient's tolerances permit 
D) related to physical measurements of the human body, such as height, weight, body circumferences, and percentage of body fat 
E) a diet that is adjusted in consistency, in energy or nutrient content, or by the inclusion or elimination of certain foods
F)the gradual atrophy (loss) of body tissues; associated with protein-energy malnutrition or chronic illness
G)a resource that specifies the foods allowed and restricted on modified diets and provides sample menus
H)loss of appetite
I)coordinated programs of treatment that merge the care plans of different health practitioners
J)the provision of nutrients through a vein, bypassing the intestine 
A) liquid formulas delivered through a tube placed in the stomach or intestine 
B) a diet that includes all foods and meets the nutrient needs of healthy people 
C) a change in diet as a patient's tolerances permit 
D) related to physical measurements of the human body, such as height, weight, body circumferences, and percentage of body fat 
E) a diet that is adjusted in consistency, in energy or nutrient content, or by the inclusion or elimination of certain foods
F)the gradual atrophy (loss) of body tissues; associated with protein-energy malnutrition or chronic illness
G)a resource that specifies the foods allowed and restricted on modified diets and provides sample menus
H)loss of appetite
I)coordinated programs of treatment that merge the care plans of different health practitioners
J)the provision of nutrients through a vein, bypassing the intestine

Question 19

Which aspect of a patient's appearance is an indicator of good nutritional status?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​shiny hair 
B)  ​smooth tongue 
C)  ​lack of fat under the skin 
D)  ​rough skin 
E)  ​dry skin 
A)  ​shiny hair 
B)  ​smooth tongue 
C)  ​lack of fat under the skin 
D)  ​rough skin 
E)  ​dry skin

Question 20

The transcription factor that enhances the gene expression of enzymes required for cholesterol synthesis enters the nucleus only when the cellular cholesterol content is low.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Illness and Nutrition Care

Differentiate between regular and modified diets.

A procedure in which direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a patient's current food intake is called a ____.​

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 factor is not a limitation of a 24-hour dietary recall?​

Which item is not an anthropometric measurement commonly used to evaluate overnutrition and undernutrition?​

Which statement is not a characteristic of albumin?​

Which condition would not indicate the need to adjust a modified diet?​

Which food would be allowed on a clear liquid diet?​

Impaired swallowing indicates the need for a ____diet.​

Which condition is least associated with malnutrition?​

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

A nutrition intervention should take into account the patient's food habits, lifestyle, and other personal factors.​

Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?​

Matching -wasting

Long-term dietary intervention is most successful when ____.​

Jim is 5'10" tall and weighs 135 pounds. What is his malnutrition risk based on his %IBW? Optional hint: IBW = (height in inches)2 × 0.0313

Matching -regular diet

Which aspect of a patient's appearance is an indicator of good nutritional status?​

The transcription factor that enhances the gene expression of enzymes required for cholesterol synthesis enters the nucleus only when the cellular cholesterol content is low.​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

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

A procedure in which direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a patient's current food intake is called a ____.

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 factor is not a limitation of a 24-hour dietary recall?

Which item is not an anthropometric measurement commonly used to evaluate overnutrition and undernutrition?

Which statement is not a characteristic of albumin?

Which condition would not indicate the need to adjust a modified diet?

Which food would be allowed on a clear liquid diet?

Impaired swallowing indicates the need for a ____diet.

Which condition is least associated with malnutrition?

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

A nutrition intervention should take into account the patient's food habits, lifestyle, and other personal factors.

Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

Long-term dietary intervention is most successful when ____.

Which aspect of a patient's appearance is an indicator of good nutritional status?

The transcription factor that enhances the gene expression of enzymes required for cholesterol synthesis enters the nucleus only when the cellular cholesterol content is low.