Question 1

_______ is used to assess body composition using by measuring body density.

Accepted Answer

A) Total body potassium measurement 
B) Air displacement plethysmogram 
C) Bioelectrical impedance analysis 
D) Neutron activation analysis 
A) Total body potassium measurement 
B) Air displacement plethysmogram 
C) Bioelectrical impedance analysis 
D) Neutron activation analysis B

Question 2

A 19-year-old man weighs 75 kg and is 1.78 m tall.His BMI would be interpreted as

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) normal, healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) one that needs to be plotted on a growth chart for interpretation. 
A) underweight. 
B) normal, healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) one that needs to be plotted on a growth chart for interpretation. D

Question 3

Height assessment on children younger than 2 to 3 years of age should be performed

Accepted Answer

A) with the child recumbent. 
B) using the arm span. 
C) using a stationary meter. 
D) using the sitting height. 
A) with the child recumbent. 
B) using the arm span. 
C) using a stationary meter. 
D) using the sitting height. A

Question 4

The skinfold sites most useful for measurement of body fat are

Accepted Answer

A) at the biceps and triceps. 
B) below the scapula and above the biceps. 
C) at the triceps and below the scapula. 
D) at the iliac crest and the upper thigh. 
A) at the biceps and triceps. 
B) below the scapula and above the biceps. 
C) at the triceps and below the scapula. 
D) at the iliac crest and the upper thigh.

Question 5

Arm muscle area is determined by using

Accepted Answer

A) weight and height measurements. 
B) triceps skinfold and weight measurements. 
C) triceps skinfold and mid-upper arm circumference measurements. 
D) mid-upper arm circumference and weight measurements. 
A) weight and height measurements. 
B) triceps skinfold and weight measurements. 
C) triceps skinfold and mid-upper arm circumference measurements. 
D) mid-upper arm circumference and weight measurements.

Question 6

Measurement of waist:hip ratio

Accepted Answer

A) has been implicated in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 
B) is particularly useful in a hospital setting. 
C) can be directly correlated with serum albumin. 
D) has been implicated in the risk of developing Crohn's disease. 
A) has been implicated in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 
B) is particularly useful in a hospital setting. 
C) can be directly correlated with serum albumin. 
D) has been implicated in the risk of developing Crohn's disease.

Question 7

An adult weighs 90 kg and is 1.83 m tall.This person's BMI would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
A) underweight. 
B) healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese.

Question 8

Mid-upper arm circumference (MAC) combined with triceps skinfold thickness (TSF) measurements provide information about

Accepted Answer

A) risk of obesity-related diseases. 
B) measure of adiposity. 
C) BMI. 
D) arm muscle and arm fat area. 
A) risk of obesity-related diseases. 
B) measure of adiposity. 
C) BMI. 
D) arm muscle and arm fat area.

Question 9

The Functional Nutritional Assessment includes assessment of tissue reserves of key nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
B) False 
A) True 
B) False

Question 10

What physical examination technique is being used when a doctor listens for bowel sounds?

Accepted Answer

A) Auscultation 
B) Inspection 
C) Palpation 
D) Percussion 
A) Auscultation 
B) Inspection 
C) Palpation 
D) Percussion

Question 11

Which of the following can be used for assessing bone mineral density as well as measuring fat and boneless lean tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Bioelectrical impedance analysis 
B) Magnetic resonance imaging 
C) Computed tomography 
D) Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry 
A) Bioelectrical impedance analysis 
B) Magnetic resonance imaging 
C) Computed tomography 
D) Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

Question 12

A general estimate of desirable body weight for a woman who is 5'5" tall is.

Accepted Answer

A) 140 pounds 
B) 125 pounds 
C) 110 pounds 
D) 115 pounds 
A) 140 pounds 
B) 125 pounds 
C) 110 pounds 
D) 115 pounds

Question 13

In patients with fluid retention, what happens to biochemical indicators of nutritional status, such as serum proteins and electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

A) They are increased because of increased urinary output. 
B) They are decreased because of poor nutritional status. 
C) They are increased because of hemoconcentration. 
D) They are decreased because of hemodilution. 
A) They are increased because of increased urinary output. 
B) They are decreased because of poor nutritional status. 
C) They are increased because of hemoconcentration. 
D) They are decreased because of hemodilution.

Question 14

During the assessment of nutritional status, which of the following is the most objective measure?

Accepted Answer

A) Obtaining a dietary history 
B) Evaluating biochemical tests 
C) Observing meal consumption 
D) Evaluating height and weight based on reference standards 
A) Obtaining a dietary history 
B) Evaluating biochemical tests 
C) Observing meal consumption 
D) Evaluating height and weight based on reference standards

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of overhydration?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain over 2 to 3 days 
B) Peripheral edema 
C) Decreased skin turgor 
D) Ascites 
A) Weight gain over 2 to 3 days 
B) Peripheral edema 
C) Decreased skin turgor 
D) Ascites

Question 16

It can be argued that a functional nutrition assessment will better identify why a patient is losing weight because:

Accepted Answer

A) it uses more advanced body composition techniques. 
B) it includes assessment of gastrointestinal function. 
C) tumor necrosis factor is used as a marker of weight loss. 
D) it uses prealbumin rather than albumin for analysis. 
A) it uses more advanced body composition techniques. 
B) it includes assessment of gastrointestinal function. 
C) tumor necrosis factor is used as a marker of weight loss. 
D) it uses prealbumin rather than albumin for analysis.

Question 17

________ reorient(s) hepatic synthesis of plasma proteins and increase the breakdown of muscle

Accepted Answer

A) Hormones 
B) Prealbumin 
C) Cytokines 
D) Oxidants 
A) Hormones 
B) Prealbumin 
C) Cytokines 
D) Oxidants

Question 18

Measurement of head circumference is useful as an indicator of

Accepted Answer

A) malnutrition in children younger than 3 years of age. 
B) non-nutritional abnormalities in children younger than 3 years of age. 
C) nutritional deficiencies in children older than 3 years of age. 
D) non-nutritional abnormalities in adults. 
A) malnutrition in children younger than 3 years of age. 
B) non-nutritional abnormalities in children younger than 3 years of age. 
C) nutritional deficiencies in children older than 3 years of age. 
D) non-nutritional abnormalities in adults.

Question 19

A patient who currently weighs 145 pounds weighed 180 pounds 3 months ago.How would his current weight be assessed?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient is underweight. 
B) The patient has significant weight loss. 
C) The patient has severe malnutrition. 
D) The patient has severe weight loss. 
A) The patient is underweight. 
B) The patient has significant weight loss. 
C) The patient has severe malnutrition. 
D) The patient has severe weight loss.

Exam 6: Clinical: Inflammation, Physical and Functional Assessment

_______ is used to assess body composition using by measuring body density.

A 19-year-old man weighs 75 kg and is 1.78 m tall.His BMI would be interpreted as

Height assessment on children younger than 2 to 3 years of age should be performed

The skinfold sites most useful for measurement of body fat are

Arm muscle area is determined by using

Measurement of waist:hip ratio

An adult weighs 90 kg and is 1.83 m tall.This person's BMI would be classified as

Mid-upper arm circumference (MAC) combined with triceps skinfold thickness (TSF) measurements provide information about

The Functional Nutritional Assessment includes assessment of tissue reserves of key nutrients.

What physical examination technique is being used when a doctor listens for bowel sounds?

Which of the following can be used for assessing bone mineral density as well as measuring fat and boneless lean tissue?

A general estimate of desirable body weight for a woman who is 5'5" tall is.

In patients with fluid retention, what happens to biochemical indicators of nutritional status, such as serum proteins and electrolytes?

During the assessment of nutritional status, which of the following is the most objective measure?

Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of overhydration?

It can be argued that a functional nutrition assessment will better identify why a patient is losing weight because:

________ reorient(s) hepatic synthesis of plasma proteins and increase the breakdown of muscle

Measurement of head circumference is useful as an indicator of

A patient who currently weighs 145 pounds weighed 180 pounds 3 months ago.How would his current weight be assessed?

Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Excretion of Nutrients

Energy

The Nutrients and Their Metabolism

Intake: Analysis of the Diet

Assessment: Nutritional Genomics

Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Clinical: Biochemical Assessment

Clinical: Food-Drug Interactions

Behavioral-Environmental: The Individual in the Community

Overview of Nutrition Diagnosis and Intervention

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Planning the Diet With Cultural Competency

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Bioactive Substances and Integrative Care

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support Methods

Interventions: Education and Counseling for Behavior Change

Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood

Nutrition in Adolescence

Nutrition in the Adult Years

Nutrition in Aging

Weight Management

Nutrition in Eating Disorders

Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Performance

Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition for Oral and Dental Health

Mnt for Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Liver, Biliary System, and Exocrine Pancreas Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Thyroid and Related Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Anemia

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Pulmonary Disease

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Renal Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Cancer

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for HIV and AIDS

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Metabolic Stress: Sepsis, Trauma, Burns, and Surgery

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Rheumatic Disease

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Neurologic Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Psychiatric Conditions

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Genetic Metabolic Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Developmental Disabilities

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