Question 1

Mr.Wilson's low hemoglobin and hematocrit may be indicative of a deficiency of dietary:

Accepted Answer

A) potassium. 
B) calcium. 
C) sodium. 
D) iron. 
A) potassium. 
B) calcium. 
C) sodium. 
D) iron.

Question 2

Describe how bed rest and immobility compromise nutrition status.

Accepted Answer

Bed rest and immobility can compromise n

Question 3

When a patient is diagnosed with a chronic illness that requires long-term dietary modifications, the most appropriate role for the nurse is to:

Accepted Answer

A) write the correct diet order. 
B) help patients accept and understand the dietary changes. 
C) plan and approve the patient's menus while she/he is in the hospital. 
D) evaluate the accuracy of the meal trays. 
A) write the correct diet order. 
B) help patients accept and understand the dietary changes. 
C) plan and approve the patient's menus while she/he is in the hospital. 
D) evaluate the accuracy of the meal trays.

Question 4

Interpreting laboratory tests can be challenging because many factors influence test results.The nurse understands that:

Accepted Answer

A) no one lab value is an indicator of nutritional deficiencies. 
B) serum albumin is the only reliable lab value to determine protein status. 
C) fluid imbalances have no effect on lab values. 
D) serum values of vitamins and minerals are good indicators of nutrient deficiencies. 
A) no one lab value is an indicator of nutritional deficiencies. 
B) serum albumin is the only reliable lab value to determine protein status. 
C) fluid imbalances have no effect on lab values. 
D) serum values of vitamins and minerals are good indicators of nutrient deficiencies.

Question 5

List and describe the steps in the nutrition care process.

Accepted Answer

The nutrition care process is a systemat

Question 6

Malnutrition :

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in 10-12% of hospital patients. 
B) is always a top priority in patient care. 
C) often increases overall patient care costs. 
D) frequently shortens hospital stays. 
A) occurs in 10-12% of hospital patients. 
B) is always a top priority in patient care. 
C) often increases overall patient care costs. 
D) frequently shortens hospital stays.

Question 7

Segments of a DNA strand that can be translated into proteins are called:

Accepted Answer

A) chromosomes. 
B) noncoding sequences. 
C) genomics. 
D) genes. 
A) chromosomes. 
B) noncoding sequences. 
C) genomics. 
D) genes.

Question 8

Which of the following is an indicator of good nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A) shiny hair 
B) smooth tongue 
C) lack of fat under the skin 
D) rough skin
Use the following case study to answer questions 46-51.
John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher.He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds.His wife died nine months ago.During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago.Mr.Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely.The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low. 
A) shiny hair 
B) smooth tongue 
C) lack of fat under the skin 
D) rough skin
Use the following case study to answer questions 46-51.
John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher.He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds.His wife died nine months ago.During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago.Mr.Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely.The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low.

Question 9

The nurse is measuring the length of an infant and understands that in order to perform this measurement correctly:

Accepted Answer

A) the infant must be completely undressed. 
B) a measuring board should be used. 
C) a flexible tape measure should be used. 
D) the measurement should be recorded to the nearest ¼". 
A) the infant must be completely undressed. 
B) a measuring board should be used. 
C) a flexible tape measure should be used. 
D) the measurement should be recorded to the nearest ¼".

Question 10

The nurse recognizes that the dietitian has appropriately documented a nutrition diagnosis for a patient who recently lost a significant amount of weight as:

Accepted Answer

A) recent weight loss of 10 pounds. 
B) unintentional weight loss related to poor kcalorie intake as evidenced by 10% weight loss in the past 2 months. 
C) unintentional weight loss as evidenced by 10% weight loss. 
D) recent weight loss of 10% of usual body weight. 
A) recent weight loss of 10 pounds. 
B) unintentional weight loss related to poor kcalorie intake as evidenced by 10% weight loss in the past 2 months. 
C) unintentional weight loss as evidenced by 10% weight loss. 
D) recent weight loss of 10% of usual body weight.

Question 11

Which of the following is not an anthropometric measurement commonly used to evaluate overnutrition and undernutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) height 
B) arm length 
C) waist circumference 
D) head circumference 
A) height 
B) arm length 
C) waist circumference 
D) head circumference

Question 12

Which of the following evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A) subjective global assessment 
B) integrated assessment 
C) functional assessment 
D) nutrition care plan 
A) subjective global assessment 
B) integrated assessment 
C) functional assessment 
D) nutrition care plan

Question 13

Medical nutrition therapy includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) performing nutrition assessments. 
B) diagnosing nutrition problems. 
C) developing nutrition care plans. 
D) writing a patient's diet order. 
A) performing nutrition assessments. 
B) diagnosing nutrition problems. 
C) developing nutrition care plans. 
D) writing a patient's diet order.

Question 14

Albumin has a half-life of:

Accepted Answer

A) 2-4 days. 
B) 2-3 weeks. 
C) 3-6 days. 
D) 3-6 weeks. 
A) 2-4 days. 
B) 2-3 weeks. 
C) 3-6 days. 
D) 3-6 weeks.

Question 15

Among the following, the least expensive lab test for evaluating protein status is:

Accepted Answer

A) prealbumin. 
B) albumin. 
C) transthyretin. 
D) retinol-binding protein. 
A) prealbumin. 
B) albumin. 
C) transthyretin. 
D) retinol-binding protein.

Question 16

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for Mr.Wilson?

Accepted Answer

A) impaired physical mobility 
B) feeding self-care deficit 
C) imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements 
D) impaired dentition 
A) impaired physical mobility 
B) feeding self-care deficit 
C) imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements 
D) impaired dentition

Question 17

What is Mr.Wilson's percent usual body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 86.6% 
B) 88.3% 
C) 113.2% 
D) 115.4% 
A) 86.6% 
B) 88.3% 
C) 113.2% 
D) 115.4%

Question 18

The nurse realizes that malnutrition is a common problem among people who are hospitalized and that it is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) a weakened immune system. 
B) lower mortality rates. 
C) reduced health care costs. 
D) fewer complications. 
A) a weakened immune system. 
B) lower mortality rates. 
C) reduced health care costs. 
D) fewer complications.

Question 19

The human body contains _____ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) 23 
B) 37 
C) 46 
D) 52 
A) 23 
B) 37 
C) 46 
D) 52

Question 20

The nurse recognizes that a patient experiencing a high fever and vomiting is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) malnutrition. 
B) wasting. 
C) dehydration. 
D) fluid retention. 
A) malnutrition. 
B) wasting. 
C) dehydration. 
D) fluid retention.

Exam 13: Nutrition Care and Assessment

Mr.Wilson's low hemoglobin and hematocrit may be indicative of a deficiency of dietary:

Describe how bed rest and immobility compromise nutrition status.

When a patient is diagnosed with a chronic illness that requires long-term dietary modifications, the most appropriate role for the nurse is to:

Interpreting laboratory tests can be challenging because many factors influence test results.The nurse understands that:

List and describe the steps in the nutrition care process.

Malnutrition :

Segments of a DNA strand that can be translated into proteins are called:

Which of the following is an indicator of good nutritional status?

The nurse is measuring the length of an infant and understands that in order to perform this measurement correctly:

The nurse recognizes that the dietitian has appropriately documented a nutrition diagnosis for a patient who recently lost a significant amount of weight as:

Which of the following is not an anthropometric measurement commonly used to evaluate overnutrition and undernutrition?

Which of the following evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

Medical nutrition therapy includes all of the following except:

Albumin has a half-life of:

Among the following, the least expensive lab test for evaluating protein status is:

Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for Mr.Wilson?

What is Mr.Wilson's percent usual body weight?

The nurse realizes that malnutrition is a common problem among people who are hospitalized and that it is associated with:

The human body contains _____ chromosomes.

The nurse recognizes that a patient experiencing a high fever and vomiting is at risk for:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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