Question 1

Briefly describe the process of restriction and reintroduction of dairy products in clients with lactose malabsorption.

Accepted Answer

​Individuals vary in the amounts of lactose they can tolerate; if the lactose intolerance is secondary to another condition or due to acute illness, lactose exclusion is recommended for approximately 4 weeks. Then small amounts of lactose can be reintroduced. Dairy products such as cheese and yogurt have smaller amounts of lactose and may be adequately tolerated; up to 1 cup of milk can be introduced in small increments throughout a 24-hour period.

Question 2

Which condition is most likely a cause of short bowel syndrome among children?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​obesity treatment 
B)  ​necrotizing enterocolitis 
C)  ​volvulus 
D)  ​strangulated hernia 
E)  ​surgical bypass 
A)  ​obesity treatment 
B)  ​necrotizing enterocolitis 
C)  ​volvulus 
D)  ​strangulated hernia 
E)  ​surgical bypass B

Question 3

The only current recommendation for fiber supplementation in IBS patients is the use of ispaghula husk, which is more commonly known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

psyllium​

Question 4

Which types of foods would the nutritionist suggest for RD in rehabilitation during a period of remission?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​foods high in oxalate 
B)  ​low-residue foods 
C)  ​foods that contain antioxidants 
D)  ​lactose-free foods 
E)  ​foods without glutamine 
A)  ​foods high in oxalate 
B)  ​low-residue foods 
C)  ​foods that contain antioxidants 
D)  ​lactose-free foods 
E)  ​foods without glutamine

Question 5

Following surgery that results in short bowel syndrome, what should be the first items offered for the patient to eat or drink?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​low-residue full liquids 
B)  ​hypotonic clear liquids 
C)  ​lactose-free milk or dairy 
D)  ​isotonic clear liquids 
E)  ​yogurt with probiotics 
A)  ​low-residue full liquids 
B)  ​hypotonic clear liquids 
C)  ​lactose-free milk or dairy 
D)  ​isotonic clear liquids 
E)  ​yogurt with probiotics

Question 6

One nutritional intervention for treating IBS is the use of a traditional _______________ diet, which eliminates all possible foods related to the patient's symptoms.

Accepted Answer

exclusion,

Question 7

Treatment for diverticulosis involves only nutrition therapy, with a specific focus on fiber intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Define each of the four components currently under investigation to maintain health of the colon: resistant starches, prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics.

Accepted Answer

​Resistant starch is defined as starch c

Question 9

Damage to intestinal mucosa through celiac disease occurs with exposure to which substance?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​gliadin 
B)  ​lactate dehydrogenase 
C)  ​glycophorin 
D)  ​fibronectin 
E)  ​selectin 
A)  ​gliadin 
B)  ​lactate dehydrogenase 
C)  ​glycophorin 
D)  ​fibronectin 
E)  ​selectin

Question 10

Recommendations for the prevention of diarrhea worldwide include strategies such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​washing hands with soap after touching food. 
B)  ​promoting hygiene education. 
C)  ​exclusive formula feeding for infants. 
D)  ​preventing weaning practices. 
E)  ​immunizing all adults. 
A)  ​washing hands with soap after touching food. 
B)  ​promoting hygiene education. 
C)  ​exclusive formula feeding for infants. 
D)  ​preventing weaning practices. 
E)  ​immunizing all adults.

Question 11

The _______________ is the primary site for reabsorption of bile acids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ is the primary site for...

Question 12

Describe the FODMAP diet and give examples of foods included in a low-FODMAP diet plan.

Accepted Answer

FODMAP foods (those containing fermentab

Question 13

A(n) _______________ is a surgically created artificial opening into the abdomenfrom which waste products can be excreted.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______________ is a surgically created artificial...

Question 14

The most likely cause of steatorrhea is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​increased levels of pancreatic lipase. 
B)  ​too little vitamin B12 absorbed in the ileum. 
C)  ​the excretion of bile acids. 
D)  ​low-density lipoproteins broken down into the stool. 
E)  ​lipids that are not digested or absorbed correctly. 
A)  ​increased levels of pancreatic lipase. 
B)  ​too little vitamin B12 absorbed in the ileum. 
C)  ​the excretion of bile acids. 
D)  ​low-density lipoproteins broken down into the stool. 
E)  ​lipids that are not digested or absorbed correctly.

Question 15

Explain the nutrition assessment for the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the components of client history, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical data, and giving examples of each component.

Accepted Answer

​Client history: includes personal, pati

Question 16

The primary function of the large intestine is to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​inhibit gastric emptying and post-prandial glucagon release. 
B)  ​provide a site for reabsorption of water, electrolytes, and some vitamins. 
C)  ​stimulate acid secretion and pancreatic HCO3 secretion. 
D)  ​provide enzymatic digestion before defecation. 
E)  ​provide sodium, iron, and water for chyme production. 
A)  ​inhibit gastric emptying and post-prandial glucagon release. 
B)  ​provide a site for reabsorption of water, electrolytes, and some vitamins. 
C)  ​stimulate acid secretion and pancreatic HCO3 secretion. 
D)  ​provide enzymatic digestion before defecation. 
E)  ​provide sodium, iron, and water for chyme production.

Question 17

What food should be included in a low-FODMAP diet?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​apples 
B)  ​ice cream 
C)  ​sweet potatoes 
D)  ​eggs 
E)  ​baked beans 
A)  ​apples 
B)  ​ice cream 
C)  ​sweet potatoes 
D)  ​eggs 
E)  ​baked beans

Question 18

During a fecal microbiota transplantation, stool is obtained from a healthy donor and is infused into the patient, usually via _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a fecal microbiota transplantation, stool is...

Question 19

A dietitian is counseling a client with irritable bowel syndrome about how best to avoid gas-producing foods. Which food would the dietitian most likely suggest that the client avoid?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​beets 
B)  ​artichokes 
C)  ​mushrooms 
D)  ​okra 
E)  ​green peas 
A)  ​beets 
B)  ​artichokes 
C)  ​mushrooms 
D)  ​okra 
E)  ​green peas

Question 20

Which condition would most likely place RD at risk of folate deficiency?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​anorexia 
B)  ​healing after surgery 
C)  ​medication use 
D)  ​high-volume diarrhea 
E)  ​blood loss 
A)  ​anorexia 
B)  ​healing after surgery 
C)  ​medication use 
D)  ​high-volume diarrhea 
E)  ​blood loss

Exam 15: Diseases of the Lower Gastrointenstinal Tract

Briefly describe the process of restriction and reintroduction of dairy products in clients with lactose malabsorption.

Which condition is most likely a cause of short bowel syndrome among children?​

The only current recommendation for fiber supplementation in IBS patients is the use of ispaghula husk, which is more commonly known as _______________.

Which types of foods would the nutritionist suggest for RD in rehabilitation during a period of remission?​

Following surgery that results in short bowel syndrome, what should be the first items offered for the patient to eat or drink?​

One nutritional intervention for treating IBS is the use of a traditional _______________ diet, which eliminates all possible foods related to the patient's symptoms.

Treatment for diverticulosis involves only nutrition therapy, with a specific focus on fiber intake.

Define each of the four components currently under investigation to maintain health of the colon: resistant starches, prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics.

Damage to intestinal mucosa through celiac disease occurs with exposure to which substance?​

Recommendations for the prevention of diarrhea worldwide include strategies such as:

The _______________ is the primary site for reabsorption of bile acids.

Describe the FODMAP diet and give examples of foods included in a low-FODMAP diet plan.

A(n) _______________ is a surgically created artificial opening into the abdomenfrom which waste products can be excreted.

The most likely cause of steatorrhea is:​

Explain the nutrition assessment for the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the components of client history, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical data, and giving examples of each component.

The primary function of the large intestine is to:​

What food should be included in a low-FODMAP diet?​

During a fecal microbiota transplantation, stool is obtained from a healthy donor and is infused into the patient, usually via _______________.

A dietitian is counseling a client with irritable bowel syndrome about how best to avoid gas-producing foods. Which food would the dietitian most likely suggest that the client avoid?​

Which condition would most likely place RD at risk of folate deficiency?​

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 Upper Gastrointestinal 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

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Which condition is most likely a cause of short bowel syndrome among children?

Which types of foods would the nutritionist suggest for RD in rehabilitation during a period of remission?

Following surgery that results in short bowel syndrome, what should be the first items offered for the patient to eat or drink?

Damage to intestinal mucosa through celiac disease occurs with exposure to which substance?

The most likely cause of steatorrhea is:

The primary function of the large intestine is to:

What food should be included in a low-FODMAP diet?

A dietitian is counseling a client with irritable bowel syndrome about how best to avoid gas-producing foods. Which food would the dietitian most likely suggest that the client avoid?

Which condition would most likely place RD at risk of folate deficiency?