Question 1

Suggestions for achieving and maintaining weight loss following bariatric surgery include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Eat only during designated mealtimes. 
B) Engage in regular physical activity. 
C) Drink plenty of water and other beverages to suppress appetite. 
D) Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly. 
A) Eat only during designated mealtimes. 
B) Engage in regular physical activity. 
C) Drink plenty of water and other beverages to suppress appetite. 
D) Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly. C

Question 2

To alleviate nausea you would tell a client to:

Accepted Answer

A) limit highly spiced foods. 
B) drink liquids with meals. 
C) consume hot meals. 
D) eat as quickly as possible. 
A) limit highly spiced foods. 
B) drink liquids with meals. 
C) consume hot meals. 
D) eat as quickly as possible. A

Question 3

Dysphagia can be caused by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Parkinson's disease. 
B) diabetes. 
C) esophageal cancer. 
D) stroke. 
A) Parkinson's disease. 
B) diabetes. 
C) esophageal cancer. 
D) stroke. B

Question 4

On the day following surgery, Ms.Wilson will be allowed to consume all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) sugar-free iced tea. 
B) low-fat broth. 
C) water. 
D) skim milk. 
A) sugar-free iced tea. 
B) low-fat broth. 
C) water. 
D) skim milk.

Question 5

Dry mouth can result in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) bad breath. 
B) reduced food intake. 
C) dental disease. 
D) achalasia. 
A) bad breath. 
B) reduced food intake. 
C) dental disease. 
D) achalasia.

Question 6

List the symptoms of dumping syndrome and explain the sequence of events that results in these symptoms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the symptoms of dumping syndrome and...

Question 7

General discomfort in the upper abdominal area with complaints of stomach pain, gnawing sensations, fullness, nausea, and bloating is descriptive of:

Accepted Answer

A) peptic ulcer disease. 
B) dyspepsia. 
C) hiatal hernia. 
D) Sjögren's syndrome. 
A) peptic ulcer disease. 
B) dyspepsia. 
C) hiatal hernia. 
D) Sjögren's syndrome.

Question 8

The nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:

Accepted Answer

A) dry foods like crackers. 
B) sticky foods like peanut butter. 
C) foods with mixed textures like casseroles. 
D) soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes. 
A) dry foods like crackers. 
B) sticky foods like peanut butter. 
C) foods with mixed textures like casseroles. 
D) soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes.

Question 9

Clients with reflux esophagitis should be instructed to:

Accepted Answer

A) eat small, frequent meals. 
B) drink liquids with meals. 
C) lie down after eating. 
D) consume caffeine-containing foods and beverages. 
A) eat small, frequent meals. 
B) drink liquids with meals. 
C) lie down after eating. 
D) consume caffeine-containing foods and beverages.

Question 10

GERD often develops as a consequence of:

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A) aging. 
B) underweight. 
C) H.pylori infection. 
D) pregnancy. 
A) aging. 
B) underweight. 
C) H.pylori infection. 
D) pregnancy.

Question 11

The symptoms of dumping syndrome include all of the following except:

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A) diarrhea. 
B) lightheadedness. 
C) difficulty breathing. 
D) rapid heartbeat. 
A) diarrhea. 
B) lightheadedness. 
C) difficulty breathing. 
D) rapid heartbeat.

Question 12

One of the most common causes of acute gastritis is:

Accepted Answer

A) food allergies. 
B) viral infections. 
C) repeated use of NSAIDS. 
D) radiation therapy. 
A) food allergies. 
B) viral infections. 
C) repeated use of NSAIDS. 
D) radiation therapy.

Question 13

Due to reduced food intake and nutrient malabsorption, Ms.Wilson will likely require supplements of:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B12, iron, and calcium. 
B) zinc, magnesium, and iron. 
C) vitamin B6, folate, and niacin. 
D) calcium, iron, and vitamin C. 
A) vitamin B12, iron, and calcium. 
B) zinc, magnesium, and iron. 
C) vitamin B6, folate, and niacin. 
D) calcium, iron, and vitamin C.

Question 14

Bariatric surgery is currently considered the most effective treatment for someone who needs to lose more than 20 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the dietary treatment of gastritis, it is important to eliminate irritating foods and beverages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ occurs in up to 15% of cases of peptic ulcer disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Pain 
B) Dysphagia 
C) Gastrointestinal bleeding 
D) Reflux esophagitis 
A) Pain 
B) Dysphagia 
C) Gastrointestinal bleeding 
D) Reflux esophagitis

Question 17

Xerostomia is a side effect of many medications and can make chewing and swallowing more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following foods would be most likely to contribute to dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A) raw carrots 
B) milk 
C) soft drinks 
D) cheese 
A) raw carrots 
B) milk 
C) soft drinks 
D) cheese

Question 19

The medication M.L.takes is a proton-pump inhibitor medication that works by:

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing gastric acid production. 
B) neutralizing gastric acid. 
C) coating the esophagus. 
D) preventing tissue inflammation. 
A) decreasing gastric acid production. 
B) neutralizing gastric acid. 
C) coating the esophagus. 
D) preventing tissue inflammation.

Question 20

The most effective medications for suppressing gastric acid secretion are:

Accepted Answer

A) H2 blockers. 
B) proton-pump inhibitors. 
C) antacids. 
D) NSAIDs. 
A) H2 blockers. 
B) proton-pump inhibitors. 
C) antacids. 
D) NSAIDs.

Exam 17: Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Suggestions for achieving and maintaining weight loss following bariatric surgery include all of the following except:

To alleviate nausea you would tell a client to:

Dysphagia can be caused by all of the following except:

On the day following surgery, Ms.Wilson will be allowed to consume all of the following except:

Dry mouth can result in all of the following except:

List the symptoms of dumping syndrome and explain the sequence of events that results in these symptoms.

General discomfort in the upper abdominal area with complaints of stomach pain, gnawing sensations, fullness, nausea, and bloating is descriptive of:

The nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:

Clients with reflux esophagitis should be instructed to:

GERD often develops as a consequence of:

The symptoms of dumping syndrome include all of the following except:

One of the most common causes of acute gastritis is:

Due to reduced food intake and nutrient malabsorption, Ms.Wilson will likely require supplements of:

Bariatric surgery is currently considered the most effective treatment for someone who needs to lose more than 20 pounds.

In the dietary treatment of gastritis, it is important to eliminate irritating foods and beverages.

_____ occurs in up to 15% of cases of peptic ulcer disease.

Xerostomia is a side effect of many medications and can make chewing and swallowing more difficult.

Which of the following foods would be most likely to contribute to dental caries?

The medication M.L.takes is a proton-pump inhibitor medication that works by:

The most effective medications for suppressing gastric acid secretion are:

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 Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

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Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

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