Question 1

A diet deficient in carbohydrates,which causes extra fat to be metabolized to meet the body's energy needs,can cause which of these conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) arteriosclerosis 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) hypoglycemia 
D) ketosis 
A) arteriosclerosis 
B) hyperglycemia 
C) hypoglycemia 
D) ketosis

Question 2

The nurse should remove which of these entrées from the tray of an Orthodox Jewish client?

Accepted Answer

A) beef steak 
B) broiled trout 
C) beef stroganoff 
D) stuffed cabbage 
A) beef steak 
B) broiled trout 
C) beef stroganoff 
D) stuffed cabbage

Question 3

At what age is it recommended that solid foods be introduced to an infant?

Accepted Answer

A) as soon as possible 
B) at 2 months 
C) at 3 months 
D) at 4 to 6 months 
A) as soon as possible 
B) at 2 months 
C) at 3 months 
D) at 4 to 6 months

Question 4

A client has had dentures for 2 years but rarely uses them at mealtimes.Which of these actions should the nurse request from the health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A) Prescribe a mechanical soft or edentulous diet. 
B) Order a dental consult to correct the client's problem. 
C) Order a dietary consult to assist the client in making educated food choices. 
D) Prescribe a liquid diet. 
A) Prescribe a mechanical soft or edentulous diet. 
B) Order a dental consult to correct the client's problem. 
C) Order a dietary consult to assist the client in making educated food choices. 
D) Prescribe a liquid diet.

Question 5

Which of these statements about nutrition in the young and middle adult period is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) More calories are required because of physical activity. 
B) Both men and women require more dietary iron. 
C) Nutrient requirements of healthy adults change very little. 
D) The quantity of food consumed usually increases. 
A) More calories are required because of physical activity. 
B) Both men and women require more dietary iron. 
C) Nutrient requirements of healthy adults change very little. 
D) The quantity of food consumed usually increases.

Question 6

When identifying dietary foods high in polyunsaturated fatty acids,which of these foods should the client choose?

Accepted Answer

A) fowl 
B) nuts 
C) olive oil 
D) sunflower seeds 
A) fowl 
B) nuts 
C) olive oil 
D) sunflower seeds

Exam 18: Basic Nutrition

A diet deficient in carbohydrates,which causes extra fat to be metabolized to meet the body's energy needs,can cause which of these conditions?

The nurse should remove which of these entrées from the tray of an Orthodox Jewish client?

At what age is it recommended that solid foods be introduced to an infant?

A client has had dentures for 2 years but rarely uses them at mealtimes.Which of these actions should the nurse request from the health care provider?

Which of these statements about nutrition in the young and middle adult period is TRUE?

When identifying dietary foods high in polyunsaturated fatty acids,which of these foods should the client choose?

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