Question 1

What is the term used to describe dry mouth? ​

Accepted Answer

A) dysphagia 
B) xerostomia 
C) cachexia 
D) hypoalbuminemia 
A) dysphagia 
B) xerostomia 
C) cachexia 
D) hypoalbuminemia B

Question 2

What is the appropriate caloric recommendation for a cancer client? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​30-35 calories per kilogram of body weight 
B) 35-40 calories per kilogram of body weight 
C) ​40-45 calories per kilogram of body weight 
D) ​45-50 calories per kilogram of body weight 
A) ​30-35 calories per kilogram of body weight 
B) 35-40 calories per kilogram of body weight 
C) ​40-45 calories per kilogram of body weight 
D) ​45-50 calories per kilogram of body weight A

Question 3

Research shows what amount of cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle changes? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ three-fourths 
B) ​ two-thirds 
C) ​ one-half 
D) ​ one-third 
A) ​ three-fourths 
B) ​ two-thirds 
C) ​ one-half 
D) ​ one-third D

Question 4

Discuss the nutrition-related effects of radiation treatment to the head and neck. ​

Accepted Answer

Radiation of the head or neck can cause

Question 5

What is the most common type of skin cancer? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ melanoma 
B) ​ squamous cell 
C) ​ basal cell 
D) ​ neoplasm 
A) ​ melanoma 
B) ​ squamous cell 
C) ​ basal cell 
D) ​ neoplasm

Question 6

What part of the body does squamous cell carcinoma affect and what usually causes it? ​

Accepted Answer

Squamous cell carcinoma affects the squa

Question 7

What is the term used for cancerous tumor? ​

Accepted Answer

A) neoplasm​ 
B) benign growth 
C) cachexia 
D) carcinogen 
A) neoplasm​ 
B) benign growth 
C) cachexia 
D) carcinogen

Question 8

How much protein is recommended for a cancer client with a good nutritional status? ​

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 g of protein per kilogram of body weight 
B) ​0.8-1 g of protein per kilogram of body weight 
C) ​1-1.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight 
D) 1.3-2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight 
A) 0.5 g of protein per kilogram of body weight 
B) ​0.8-1 g of protein per kilogram of body weight 
C) ​1-1.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight 
D) 1.3-2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight

Question 9

Some foods contain substances that may protect against cancer. List those. ​

Accepted Answer

Fiber helps protect against colorectal c

Question 10

_____ is the study of cancer. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Gerontology 
B) Carcinology 
C) Oncology 
D) Neurology 
A) ​Gerontology 
B) Carcinology 
C) Oncology 
D) Neurology

Question 11

Anorexia is a major problem for cancer clients. List ways to encourage eating. ​

Accepted Answer

Time the chemotherapy to occur 2 to 3 ho

Question 12

What is one of the first indicators of cancer? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ cough 
B) ​ weight loss 
C) ​ headaches 
D) ​ nausea 
A) ​ cough 
B) ​ weight loss 
C) ​ headaches 
D) ​ nausea

Question 13

What type of diet is recommended for a cancer client who has chewing difficulty? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ liquid diet 
B) ​ soft diet 
C) ​ low-residue diet 
D) ​ high-fiber diet 
A) ​ liquid diet 
B) ​ soft diet 
C) ​ low-residue diet 
D) ​ high-fiber diet

Question 14

Melanoma originates in the cells that produce melanin and is almost always fatal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the nutritional needs of the cancer client. ​

Accepted Answer

The nutrient and calorie needs

Question 16

Postoperatively, Jennie has pain when she chews, smiles, laughs, or talks. The doctor has ordered pain medication as needed. What side effect from narcotics affects nutrition? List measures to relieve the problem. ​

Accepted Answer

Constipation. Add high-fiber f

Question 17

What nutritional conditions result from use of chemotherapy? ​

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain, anor

Question 18

The nutrient and calorie needs of the cancer client are lower than they were before the onset of the disease. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lymphomas develop from white blood cells and affect bone marrow and the spleen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Diet and Cancer

What is the term used to describe dry mouth? ​

What is the appropriate caloric recommendation for a cancer client? ​

Research shows what amount of cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle changes? ​

Discuss the nutrition-related effects of radiation treatment to the head and neck. ​

What is the most common type of skin cancer? ​

What part of the body does squamous cell carcinoma affect and what usually causes it? ​

What is the term used for cancerous tumor? ​

How much protein is recommended for a cancer client with a good nutritional status? ​

Some foods contain substances that may protect against cancer. List those. ​

_____ is the study of cancer. ​

Anorexia is a major problem for cancer clients. List ways to encourage eating. ​

What is one of the first indicators of cancer? ​

What type of diet is recommended for a cancer client who has chewing difficulty? ​

Melanoma originates in the cells that produce melanin and is almost always fatal.

Describe the nutritional needs of the cancer client. ​

Postoperatively, Jennie has pain when she chews, smiles, laughs, or talks. The doctor has ordered pain medication as needed. What side effect from narcotics affects nutrition? List measures to relieve the problem. ​

What nutritional conditions result from use of chemotherapy? ​

The nutrient and calorie needs of the cancer client are lower than they were before the onset of the disease. ​

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Lymphomas develop from white blood cells and affect bone marrow and the spleen.

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Renal Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

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What is the term used to describe dry mouth?

What is the appropriate caloric recommendation for a cancer client?

Research shows what amount of cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle changes?

Discuss the nutrition-related effects of radiation treatment to the head and neck.

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

What part of the body does squamous cell carcinoma affect and what usually causes it?

What is the term used for cancerous tumor?

How much protein is recommended for a cancer client with a good nutritional status?

Some foods contain substances that may protect against cancer. List those.

_____ is the study of cancer.

Anorexia is a major problem for cancer clients. List ways to encourage eating.

What is one of the first indicators of cancer?

What type of diet is recommended for a cancer client who has chewing difficulty?

Describe the nutritional needs of the cancer client.

Postoperatively, Jennie has pain when she chews, smiles, laughs, or talks. The doctor has ordered pain medication as needed. What side effect from narcotics affects nutrition? List measures to relieve the problem.

What nutritional conditions result from use of chemotherapy?

The nutrient and calorie needs of the cancer client are lower than they were before the onset of the disease.