Question 1

A complete nutrition assessment should include gathering information about

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A)  use of over-the-counter supplements. 
B)  number of relatives living. 
C)  all medications taken 5 years ago. 
D)  clothing and shoe size. 
A)  use of over-the-counter supplements. 
B)  number of relatives living. 
C)  all medications taken 5 years ago. 
D)  clothing and shoe size. A

Question 2

Many types of herbal remedies have the following property that can cause adverse interactions with other drugs:

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A)  growth 
B)  medicinal 
C)  cancer 
D)  mehcanical 
A)  growth 
B)  medicinal 
C)  cancer 
D)  mehcanical B

Question 3

An oral diet can be modified by

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A)  energy value, temperature, or cooking method. 
B)  nutrient content, temperature, or spice content. 
C)  energy value, energy density, or texture. 
D)  nutrient content, energy value, or texture. 
A)  energy value, temperature, or cooking method. 
B)  nutrient content, temperature, or spice content. 
C)  energy value, energy density, or texture. 
D)  nutrient content, energy value, or texture. D

Question 4

A method of determining a person's basic eating habits is a

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A)  24-hour food record. 
B)  urinalysis. 
C)  diet history. 
D)  calorie count. 
A)  24-hour food record. 
B)  urinalysis. 
C)  diet history. 
D)  calorie count.

Question 5

"Limited oral intake related to fatigue and nausea as evidenced by average daily intake of calories less than 500 kcal and 8-lb weight loss during past 2 months" is an example of what phase of the nutrition care process?

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A)  diagnosis 
B)  intervention 
C)  assessment 
D)  monitoring 
A)  diagnosis 
B)  intervention 
C)  assessment 
D)  monitoring

Question 6

The laboratory test used to determine nitrogen balance is

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A)  serum albumin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  urinary urea nitrogen. 
D)  serum transferrin. 
A)  serum albumin. 
B)  hemoglobin. 
C)  urinary urea nitrogen. 
D)  serum transferrin.

Question 7

A plasma protein used to assess nutritional status is

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A)  serum albumin. 
B)  alkaline phosphatase. 
C)  total iron binding capacity. 
D)  blood urea nitrogen 
A)  serum albumin. 
B)  alkaline phosphatase. 
C)  total iron binding capacity. 
D)  blood urea nitrogen

Question 8

The nurse must have a good understanding of nutrition principles because he or she

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A)  decides whether the food tray is appropriate for the patient. 
B)  knows the patient's likes and dislikes. 
C)  must feed some patients. 
D)  interprets and supports the nutrition care plan. 
A)  decides whether the food tray is appropriate for the patient. 
B)  knows the patient's likes and dislikes. 
C)  must feed some patients. 
D)  interprets and supports the nutrition care plan.

Question 9

One food that would be excluded from a liquid diet is

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A)  apple juice. 
B)  gelatin. 
C)  cottage cheese. 
D)  broth. 
A)  apple juice. 
B)  gelatin. 
C)  cottage cheese. 
D)  broth.

Question 10

The nutrition care process step of recommending additional glucose testing would be considered which part of the care process?

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A)  assessment 
B)  planning 
C)  monitoring and evaluation 
D)  nutrition diagnosis 
A)  assessment 
B)  planning 
C)  monitoring and evaluation 
D)  nutrition diagnosis

Question 11

A laboratory test that indicates immune function is the

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A)  serum albumin. 
B)  serum transferrin. 
C)  hematocrit. 
D)  lymphocyte count. 
A)  serum albumin. 
B)  serum transferrin. 
C)  hematocrit. 
D)  lymphocyte count.

Question 12

Hypogeusia may suggest

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A)  a nutrient imbalance. 
B)  a lack of physical exercise. 
C)  excessive oral hygiene. 
D)  a life-threatening emergency. 
A)  a nutrient imbalance. 
B)  a lack of physical exercise. 
C)  excessive oral hygiene. 
D)  a life-threatening emergency.

Question 13

Hospitalized patients should be weighed

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A)  naked. 
B)  every day. 
C)  at the same time each day. 
D)  before they go to the bathroom. 
A)  naked. 
B)  every day. 
C)  at the same time each day. 
D)  before they go to the bathroom.

Question 14

A clinical sign of poor nutritional status is

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A)  pale eye conjunctiva. 
B)  firm muscle tone. 
C)  good attention span. 
D)  appropriate body weight. 
A)  pale eye conjunctiva. 
B)  firm muscle tone. 
C)  good attention span. 
D)  appropriate body weight.

Question 15

The member of the health care team who is in closest continual contact with patients and their families is the

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A)  physician. 
B)  clinical dietitian. 
C)  licensed nurse. 
D)  physical therapist. 
A)  physician. 
B)  clinical dietitian. 
C)  licensed nurse. 
D)  physical therapist.

Question 16

Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include

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A)  computed tomographic scans. 
B)  laboratory tests. 
C)  physical therapy. 
D)  fitness testing. 
A)  computed tomographic scans. 
B)  laboratory tests. 
C)  physical therapy. 
D)  fitness testing.

Question 17

The process of identifying and labeling of an actual occurrence of,risk of,or potential for developing a nutrition problem that dietetics professionals are responsible for treating independently is referred to as

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A)  a problem. 
B)  nutrition diagnosis. 
C)  etiology. 
D)  an intervention. 
A)  a problem. 
B)  nutrition diagnosis. 
C)  etiology. 
D)  an intervention.

Question 18

A food that contains furanocoumarin which can interact with certain medications is

Accepted Answer

A)  red apple slices. 
B)  grapefruit juice. 
C)  mashed potatoes. 
D)  chicken noodle soup. 
A)  red apple slices. 
B)  grapefruit juice. 
C)  mashed potatoes. 
D)  chicken noodle soup.

Question 19

The anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat is

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A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  mid-upper arm circumference. 
D)  skinfold thickness. 
A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  mid-upper arm circumference. 
D)  skinfold thickness.

Question 20

An example of a diet with modified texture is a _____ diet.

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A)  liquid 
B)  low-energy 
C)  high-protein 
D)  vegetarian 
A)  liquid 
B)  low-energy 
C)  high-protein 
D)  vegetarian

Exam 17: Nutrition Care

A complete nutrition assessment should include gathering information about

Many types of herbal remedies have the following property that can cause adverse interactions with other drugs:

An oral diet can be modified by

A method of determining a person's basic eating habits is a

"Limited oral intake related to fatigue and nausea as evidenced by average daily intake of calories less than 500 kcal and 8-lb weight loss during past 2 months" is an example of what phase of the nutrition care process?

The laboratory test used to determine nitrogen balance is

A plasma protein used to assess nutritional status is

The nurse must have a good understanding of nutrition principles because he or she

One food that would be excluded from a liquid diet is

The nutrition care process step of recommending additional glucose testing would be considered which part of the care process?

A laboratory test that indicates immune function is the

Hypogeusia may suggest

Hospitalized patients should be weighed

A clinical sign of poor nutritional status is

The member of the health care team who is in closest continual contact with patients and their families is the

Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include

The process of identifying and labeling of an actual occurrence of,risk of,or potential for developing a nutrition problem that dietetics professionals are responsible for treating independently is referred to as

A food that contains furanocoumarin which can interact with certain medications is

The anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat is

An example of a diet with modified texture is a _____ diet.

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