Question 1

What symptom is included as part of the Rome III Criteria for diagnosing constipation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​blood in the stools 
B)  ​abdominal pain 
C)  ​sensation of incomplete evacuation 
D)  ​fewer than 6 defecations per week 
E)  ​flatulence 
A)  ​blood in the stools 
B)  ​abdominal pain 
C)  ​sensation of incomplete evacuation 
D)  ​fewer than 6 defecations per week 
E)  ​flatulence

Question 2

Describe the process of lipid digestion and absorption in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

Dietary fat in the form of large fat glo

Question 3

Which is the most appropriate treatment of celiac disease?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Symptomatic management with anti-diarrheal medications 
B)  ​Supplementation with probiotics 
C)  ​Lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet 
D)  ​Antibiotics and immunomodulator medications 
E)  ​Total colectomy 
A)  ​Symptomatic management with anti-diarrheal medications 
B)  ​Supplementation with probiotics 
C)  ​Lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet 
D)  ​Antibiotics and immunomodulator medications 
E)  ​Total colectomy

Question 4

Which condition is associated with irritable bowel syndrome?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pernicious anemia 
B)  ​Graves' disease 
C)  ​systemic lupus erythematosus 
D)  ​type 1 diabetes 
E)  ​temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome 
A)  ​pernicious anemia 
B)  ​Graves' disease 
C)  ​systemic lupus erythematosus 
D)  ​type 1 diabetes 
E)  ​temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome

Question 5

It is understood that approximately 50% of the duodenum and jejunum can be resected without significant nutrition deficits. If less than _______________ cm of the small intestine is left, malabsorption is inevitable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is understood that approximately 50% of...

Question 6

Current practice of nutrition therapy for diarrhea involves:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​making the patient NPO. 
B)  ​feeding clear liquids. 
C)  ​enteral nutrition for 3 days. 
D)  ​parenteral nutrition until diarrhea resolves. 
E)  ​feeding a normal diet of tolerable foods. 
A)  ​making the patient NPO. 
B)  ​feeding clear liquids. 
C)  ​enteral nutrition for 3 days. 
D)  ​parenteral nutrition until diarrhea resolves. 
E)  ​feeding a normal diet of tolerable foods.

Question 7

Which foods would be most appropriate for an infant with diarrhea who has started on solids?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fish 
B)  ​carrots 
C)  ​bananas 
D)  ​strained peas 
E)  ​beef broth 
A)  ​fish 
B)  ​carrots 
C)  ​bananas 
D)  ​strained peas 
E)  ​beef broth

Question 8

A patient with inflammatory bowel disease is taking medication to manage his acute symptoms. What must the dietitian consider when planning nutrition interventions for this patient?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The patient may have increased nutrient requirements. 
B)  ​The patient should remain NPO during periods of exacerbation of symptoms. 
C)  ​The patient will need parenteral nutrition in addition to medication. 
D)  ​The patient will have decreased fluid requirements. 
E)  ​The patient will experience nausea, which will impact food intake. 
A)  ​The patient may have increased nutrient requirements. 
B)  ​The patient should remain NPO during periods of exacerbation of symptoms. 
C)  ​The patient will need parenteral nutrition in addition to medication. 
D)  ​The patient will have decreased fluid requirements. 
E)  ​The patient will experience nausea, which will impact food intake.

Question 9

Which sphincter or valve protects the small intestine from bacteria translocation from the large intestine?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pyloric sphincter 
B)  ​ileocecal valve 
C)  ​sphincter of Oddi 
D)  ​lower esophageal sphincter 
E)  ​internal anal sphincter 
A)  ​pyloric sphincter 
B)  ​ileocecal valve 
C)  ​sphincter of Oddi 
D)  ​lower esophageal sphincter 
E)  ​internal anal sphincter

Question 10

A patient with Crohn's disease is undergoing a sigmoidoscopy. Which best describes this procedure?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Imaging of the stomach, liver, and pancreas 
B)  ​Evaluation of the colon and distal ileum 
C)  ​Assessment of the small intestine 
D)  ​Imaging of the colon up to the splenic fixture 
E)  ​Evaluation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum 
A)  ​Imaging of the stomach, liver, and pancreas 
B)  ​Evaluation of the colon and distal ileum 
C)  ​Assessment of the small intestine 
D)  ​Imaging of the colon up to the splenic fixture 
E)  ​Evaluation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

Question 11

Absorption of _______________ is of specific concern with short bowel syndrome because it requires adequate ileal receptors and a normal transit time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Absorption of _______________ is of specific concern...

Question 12

What recommendations should the dietitian make for the client with a newly placed ostomy?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Eat the largest meal of the day in the evening to reduce output overnight. 
B)  ​Limit dairy products to reduce odor in output. 
C)  ​Drink at least 4-5 cups of fluid every day. 
D)  ​Choose foods that can thicken stools, such as peanut butter, margarine, and yogurt. 
E)  ​Avoid spicy or fried foods, which can cause diarrhea. 
A)  ​Eat the largest meal of the day in the evening to reduce output overnight. 
B)  ​Limit dairy products to reduce odor in output. 
C)  ​Drink at least 4-5 cups of fluid every day. 
D)  ​Choose foods that can thicken stools, such as peanut butter, margarine, and yogurt. 
E)  ​Avoid spicy or fried foods, which can cause diarrhea.

Question 13

When defecation relieves cramping, diarrhea is generally from the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A patient has just undergone surgical removal of the colon and rectum. This would most likely result in a(n):​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​gastrostomy. 
B)  ​jejunostomy. 
C)  ​colostomy. 
D)  ​urostomy. 
E)  ​ileostomy. 
A)  ​gastrostomy. 
B)  ​jejunostomy. 
C)  ​colostomy. 
D)  ​urostomy. 
E)  ​ileostomy.

Question 15

Which is an example of a true statement regarding osmotic diarrhea?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It is typically caused by lack of dietary fiber. 
B)  ​It often occurs from endotoxins released by bacteria. 
C)  ​Its most common type is traveler's diarrhea. 
D)  ​It develops from an underlying disease. 
E)  ​It stops when the causative agent is removed. 
A)  ​It is typically caused by lack of dietary fiber. 
B)  ​It often occurs from endotoxins released by bacteria. 
C)  ​Its most common type is traveler's diarrhea. 
D)  ​It develops from an underlying disease. 
E)  ​It stops when the causative agent is removed.

Question 16

Explain the differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in terms of clinical manifestations and medical treatment.

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory bowel disease is characteri

Question 17

The standard first step in reducing symptoms of fat malabsorption would be to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​increase intake of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  ​restrict carbohydrate intake. 
C)  ​limit fluids. 
D)  ​restrict fat intake. 
E)  ​decrease protein intake. 
A)  ​increase intake of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  ​restrict carbohydrate intake. 
C)  ​limit fluids. 
D)  ​restrict fat intake. 
E)  ​decrease protein intake.

Question 18

The _______________ absorption test assists in distinguishing between pancreatic dysfunction and small bowel malabsorption.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ absorption test assists in distinguishing...

Question 19

_______________ symptoms that can occur in the absence of GI problems of a person with celiac disease include bone and joint pain, muscle cramping, fatigue, and peripheral neuropathy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ symptoms that can occur in the...

Question 20

The primary enzyme involved in starch digestion is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​motilin. 
B)  ​pancreatic amylase. 
C)  ​vasoactive intestinal polypeptide. 
D)  ​substance P. 
E)  ​cholecystokinin. 
A)  ​motilin. 
B)  ​pancreatic amylase. 
C)  ​vasoactive intestinal polypeptide. 
D)  ​substance P. 
E)  ​cholecystokinin.

Exam 15: Diseases of the Lower Gastrointenstinal Tract

What symptom is included as part of the Rome III Criteria for diagnosing constipation?​

Describe the process of lipid digestion and absorption in the small intestine.

Which is the most appropriate treatment of celiac disease?​

Which condition is associated with irritable bowel syndrome?​

It is understood that approximately 50% of the duodenum and jejunum can be resected without significant nutrition deficits. If less than _______________ cm of the small intestine is left, malabsorption is inevitable.

Current practice of nutrition therapy for diarrhea involves:​

Which foods would be most appropriate for an infant with diarrhea who has started on solids?​

A patient with inflammatory bowel disease is taking medication to manage his acute symptoms. What must the dietitian consider when planning nutrition interventions for this patient?​

Which sphincter or valve protects the small intestine from bacteria translocation from the large intestine?​

A patient with Crohn's disease is undergoing a sigmoidoscopy. Which best describes this procedure?​

Absorption of _______________ is of specific concern with short bowel syndrome because it requires adequate ileal receptors and a normal transit time.

What recommendations should the dietitian make for the client with a newly placed ostomy?​

When defecation relieves cramping, diarrhea is generally from the small intestine.

A patient has just undergone surgical removal of the colon and rectum. This would most likely result in a(n):​

Which is an example of a true statement regarding osmotic diarrhea?​

Explain the differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in terms of clinical manifestations and medical treatment.

The standard first step in reducing symptoms of fat malabsorption would be to:​

The _______________ absorption test assists in distinguishing between pancreatic dysfunction and small bowel malabsorption.

_______________ symptoms that can occur in the absence of GI problems of a person with celiac disease include bone and joint pain, muscle cramping, fatigue, and peripheral neuropathy.

The primary enzyme involved in starch digestion is:​

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

Neoplastic Disease

HIV and Aids

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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What symptom is included as part of the Rome III Criteria for diagnosing constipation?

Which is the most appropriate treatment of celiac disease?

Which condition is associated with irritable bowel syndrome?

Current practice of nutrition therapy for diarrhea involves:

Which foods would be most appropriate for an infant with diarrhea who has started on solids?

A patient with inflammatory bowel disease is taking medication to manage his acute symptoms. What must the dietitian consider when planning nutrition interventions for this patient?

Which sphincter or valve protects the small intestine from bacteria translocation from the large intestine?

A patient with Crohn's disease is undergoing a sigmoidoscopy. Which best describes this procedure?

What recommendations should the dietitian make for the client with a newly placed ostomy?

A patient has just undergone surgical removal of the colon and rectum. This would most likely result in a(n):

Which is an example of a true statement regarding osmotic diarrhea?

The standard first step in reducing symptoms of fat malabsorption would be to:

The primary enzyme involved in starch digestion is: