Question 1

Which complication would most commonly be associated with dysphagia?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ageusia 
B)  ​eructation 
C)  ​syncope 
D)  ​flatulence 
E)  ​aspiration 
A)  ​ageusia 
B)  ​eructation 
C)  ​syncope 
D)  ​flatulence 
E)  ​aspiration

Question 2

Name the four chemical messengers in the stomach that are used to control gastric secretions.

Accepted Answer

Control of gastric secretions is accompl

Question 3

The post-gastrectomy diet encourages a well-balanced diet slightly higher in protein and fat than what is recommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

LK would most likely be at risk of which nutrient deficiency?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin B6 
B)  ​niacin 
C)  ​iron 
D)  ​potassium 
E)  ​phosphorus 
A)  ​vitamin B6 
B)  ​niacin 
C)  ​iron 
D)  ​potassium 
E)  ​phosphorus

Question 5

Which is a component of nutrition therapy for peptic ulcer disease?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Lying down after eating 
B)  ​Restricting acidic juices 
C)  ​Increasing sodium intake 
D)  ​Drinking extra milk 
E)  ​Eating small, frequent meals 
A)  ​Lying down after eating 
B)  ​Restricting acidic juices 
C)  ​Increasing sodium intake 
D)  ​Drinking extra milk 
E)  ​Eating small, frequent meals

Question 6

Which activity may increase the risk of development of dental caries?​
​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​drinking liquid while eating 
B)  ​eating whole grain bread 
C)  ​chewing sugarless gum 
D)  ​sipping sugared beverages for prolonged periods 
E)  ​consuming extra fruit 
A)  ​drinking liquid while eating 
B)  ​eating whole grain bread 
C)  ​chewing sugarless gum 
D)  ​sipping sugared beverages for prolonged periods 
E)  ​consuming extra fruit

Question 7

A patient with dysphagia aspirates food approximately 10% of the time while eating and has no cough reflex. According to the Dysphagia Severity Scale, which level of severity would this​ patient be classified as having?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  ​5 
E)  ​6 
A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  ​5 
E)  ​6

Question 8

Selective _______________ is a surgical procedure that eliminates innervations from the vagus nerve to parietal cells, resulting in decreased acid production and a decreased response to gastrin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Selective _______________ is a surgical procedure that...

Question 9

There is a strong association between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The purposes of mastication are to break food down into smaller pieces, to mix food with saliva, and:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to move food from the front of the mouth to the pharynx. 
B)  ​to regulate speech patterns. 
C)  ​to facilitate an immune reaction. 
D)  ​to provide antibacterial protection. 
E)  ​to stimulate taste buds. 
A)  ​to move food from the front of the mouth to the pharynx. 
B)  ​to regulate speech patterns. 
C)  ​to facilitate an immune reaction. 
D)  ​to provide antibacterial protection. 
E)  ​to stimulate taste buds.

Question 11

The symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis experienced by a patient depend on the phase of swallowing that is impaired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the most likely cause of LK's persistent diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hiatal hernia 
B)  ​dumping syndrome 
C)  ​dehydration 
D)  ​gastroesophageal reflux 
E)  ​gastroparesis 
A)  ​hiatal hernia 
B)  ​dumping syndrome 
C)  ​dehydration 
D)  ​gastroesophageal reflux 
E)  ​gastroparesis

Question 13

Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Mylanta 
B)  ​Gaviscon 
C)  ​Pepcid AC 
D)  ​Nexium 
E)  ​Reglan 
A)  ​Mylanta 
B)  ​Gaviscon 
C)  ​Pepcid AC 
D)  ​Nexium 
E)  ​Reglan

Question 14

Pharyngeal and esophageal phases of swallowing take only 3-5 minutes under normal conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common surgical procedure used for refractory GERD is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a videofluoroscopy swallowing procedure. 
B)  ​the Roux-en-Y procedure. 
C)  ​agastroduodenostomy. 
D)  ​the Nissen fundoplication. 
E)  ​a partial gastrectomy with a reconstruction. 
A)  ​a videofluoroscopy swallowing procedure. 
B)  ​the Roux-en-Y procedure. 
C)  ​agastroduodenostomy. 
D)  ​the Nissen fundoplication. 
E)  ​a partial gastrectomy with a reconstruction.

Question 16

For those individuals who are unable to safely swallow or to consume adequate nutrition orally because of dysphagia, _______________ feedings should be considered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For those individuals who are unable to...

Question 17

A dietitian is providing nutrition information to a patient with a jaw fracture who has had a maxillomandibular fixation. Which type of food would the dietitian most likely tell the client to avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​rye bread 
B)  ​2% milk 
C)  ​bananas 
D)  ​pasta 
E)  ​soft-cooked eggs 
A)  ​rye bread 
B)  ​2% milk 
C)  ​bananas 
D)  ​pasta 
E)  ​soft-cooked eggs

Question 18

Describe the process of a focused assessment of the upper gastrointestinal tract for a client, including relevant measurements and subjective data.

Accepted Answer

​
Assess the client's history: socioecon

Question 19

Which foods would the dietitian most likely recommend for LK?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​scrambled eggs 
B)  ​ham 
C)  ​2% milk 
D)  ​red wine 
E)  ​peanut butter 
A)  ​scrambled eggs 
B)  ​ham 
C)  ​2% milk 
D)  ​red wine 
E)  ​peanut butter

Question 20

The dysplastic cellular changes associated with Barrett's esophagus are considered to be a precursor to _______________.

Accepted Answer

cancer, es

Exam 14: Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Which complication would most commonly be associated with dysphagia?​

Name the four chemical messengers in the stomach that are used to control gastric secretions.

The post-gastrectomy diet encourages a well-balanced diet slightly higher in protein and fat than what is recommended by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

LK would most likely be at risk of which nutrient deficiency?​

Which is a component of nutrition therapy for peptic ulcer disease?​

Which activity may increase the risk of development of dental caries?​ ​

A patient with dysphagia aspirates food approximately 10% of the time while eating and has no cough reflex. According to the Dysphagia Severity Scale, which level of severity would this​ patient be classified as having?

Selective _______________ is a surgical procedure that eliminates innervations from the vagus nerve to parietal cells, resulting in decreased acid production and a decreased response to gastrin.

There is a strong association between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The purposes of mastication are to break food down into smaller pieces, to mix food with saliva, and:​

The symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis experienced by a patient depend on the phase of swallowing that is impaired.

What is the most likely cause of LK's persistent diarrhea?

Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor?​

Pharyngeal and esophageal phases of swallowing take only 3-5 minutes under normal conditions.

The most common surgical procedure used for refractory GERD is:​

For those individuals who are unable to safely swallow or to consume adequate nutrition orally because of dysphagia, _______________ feedings should be considered.

A dietitian is providing nutrition information to a patient with a jaw fracture who has had a maxillomandibular fixation. Which type of food would the dietitian most likely tell the client to avoid?

Describe the process of a focused assessment of the upper gastrointestinal tract for a client, including relevant measurements and subjective data.

Which foods would the dietitian most likely recommend for LK?​

The dysplastic cellular changes associated with Barrett's esophagus are considered to be a precursor to _______________.

Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

The Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment - Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parental Nutrition Support

Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury - the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointenstinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver - Gallbladder - and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Renal System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

HIV and Aids

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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Which complication would most commonly be associated with dysphagia?

LK would most likely be at risk of which nutrient deficiency?

Which is a component of nutrition therapy for peptic ulcer disease?

Which activity may increase the risk of development of dental caries?

A patient with dysphagia aspirates food approximately 10% of the time while eating and has no cough reflex. According to the Dysphagia Severity Scale, which level of severity would this patient be classified as having?

The purposes of mastication are to break food down into smaller pieces, to mix food with saliva, and:

Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor?

The most common surgical procedure used for refractory GERD is:

Which foods would the dietitian most likely recommend for LK?