Question 1

Factors contributing to anorexia in the person with cancer include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) early satiety. 
B) mental stress. 
C) fatigue. 
D) oral infections. 
A) early satiety. 
B) mental stress. 
C) fatigue. 
D) oral infections.

Question 2

Which of the following is a major contributor to wasting associated with cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) obstruction 
B) anorexia 
C) insulin resistance 
D) stomatitis 
A) obstruction 
B) anorexia 
C) insulin resistance 
D) stomatitis

Question 3

Kaposi's sarcoma can contribute to wasting in cancer patients due to:

Accepted Answer

A) malabsorption of nutrients. 
B) a sore mouth that interferes with eating. 
C) depletion of lean body mass. 
D) respiratory disorders. 
A) malabsorption of nutrients. 
B) a sore mouth that interferes with eating. 
C) depletion of lean body mass. 
D) respiratory disorders.

Question 4

There appears to be a link between the consumption of _____ and a decreased risk of prostate cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) milk and dairy products 
B) tomato products 
C) citrus fruits 
D) whole grains 
A) milk and dairy products 
B) tomato products 
C) citrus fruits 
D) whole grains

Question 5

Discuss the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition in cancer patients.

Accepted Answer

Enteral nutrition and parenteral nutriti

Question 6

Herpes simplex is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat that often occurs in patients with HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An example of a patient who may require long-term tube feeding is a patient:

Accepted Answer

A) with breast cancer. 
B) with neck cancer. 
C) with bone cancer. 
D) with skin cancer. 
A) with breast cancer. 
B) with neck cancer. 
C) with bone cancer. 
D) with skin cancer.

Question 8

A durable power of attorney is used to:

Accepted Answer

A) state one's wishes about treatments one does or does not want at the end of life. 
B) appoint a health care agent. 
C) withhold CPR in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. 
D) allow a physician to write a DNR order.
Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice 
A) state one's wishes about treatments one does or does not want at the end of life. 
B) appoint a health care agent. 
C) withhold CPR in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. 
D) allow a physician to write a DNR order.
Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice

Question 9

The reason for the development of lipodystrophy in HIV treatment is:

Accepted Answer

A) malnutrition. 
B) overeating. 
C) hormone imbalances. 
D) unknown. 
A) malnutrition. 
B) overeating. 
C) hormone imbalances. 
D) unknown.

Question 10

The nurse is working with a client admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss.An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein.The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

A) tissue rejection. 
B) human immunodeficiency virus. 
C) thrush. 
D) cancer cachexia. 
A) tissue rejection. 
B) human immunodeficiency virus. 
C) thrush. 
D) cancer cachexia.

Question 11

Recurrent bacterial pneumonia is classified as an AIDS-defining illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An individual who does not wish to receive CPR if she has a heart attack in the hospital should request a:

Accepted Answer

A) DNR order. 
B) living will. 
C) power of attorney. 
D) disclosure document. 
A) DNR order. 
B) living will. 
C) power of attorney. 
D) disclosure document.

Question 13

Because of the symptoms Ms.Arther is experiencing, she is at risk for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss. 
B) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
C) negative nitrogen balance. 
D) dysphagia. 
A) weight loss. 
B) fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 
C) negative nitrogen balance. 
D) dysphagia.

Question 14

Which of the following legal documents allows a competent adult to clearly express directions regarding medical treatment in the event that the person is unable to make the necessary decisions at that time?

Accepted Answer

A) living trust 
B) power of attorney 
C) living will 
D) medical record 
A) living trust 
B) power of attorney 
C) living will 
D) medical record

Question 15

An HIV patient develops metabolic complications resulting in insulin resistance and an abnormal lipid profile.The nurse recommends the following nutrition intervention:

Accepted Answer

A) "Avoid fatty fish." 
B) "Replace whole milk dairy products with low- or nonfat dairy products." 
C) "Drink 4 glasses of grapefruit juice per day." 
D) "Use margarine instead of butter."
Essay 
A) "Avoid fatty fish." 
B) "Replace whole milk dairy products with low- or nonfat dairy products." 
C) "Drink 4 glasses of grapefruit juice per day." 
D) "Use margarine instead of butter."
Essay

Question 16

Matching

Accepted Answer

1.m
2.f
3.b
4.e
5.g

Question 17

A combination of three antiretroviral drugs are administered to slow the progression of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following drugs, when combined with resistance training, has positive effects on lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

Accepted Answer

A) megestrol acetate 
B) dronabinol 
C) testosterone 
D) antiretroviral agents
Use the following case study to answer questions 39-44.
Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer.She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy.She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia. 
A) megestrol acetate 
B) dronabinol 
C) testosterone 
D) antiretroviral agents
Use the following case study to answer questions 39-44.
Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer.She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy.She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia.

Question 19

Nutrition-related factors that may increase the risk of developing cancer include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) red meat intake. 
C) salt-preserved foods. 
D) consumption of citrus fruits. 
A) obesity. 
B) red meat intake. 
C) salt-preserved foods. 
D) consumption of citrus fruits.

Question 20

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover.The nurse understands that this means patients:

Accepted Answer

A) may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight. 
B) require less protein in their diets. 
C) should increase their intake of fats. 
D) may experience early satiety. 
A) may have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight. 
B) require less protein in their diets. 
C) should increase their intake of fats. 
D) may experience early satiety.

Exam 23: Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

Factors contributing to anorexia in the person with cancer include all of the following except:

Which of the following is a major contributor to wasting associated with cancer?

Kaposi's sarcoma can contribute to wasting in cancer patients due to:

There appears to be a link between the consumption of _____ and a decreased risk of prostate cancer.

Discuss the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition in cancer patients.

Herpes simplex is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat that often occurs in patients with HIV.

An example of a patient who may require long-term tube feeding is a patient:

A durable power of attorney is used to:

The reason for the development of lipodystrophy in HIV treatment is:

The nurse is working with a client admitted to the hospital with complaints of loss of appetite and weight loss.An assessment of the client also reveals depletion of lean body mass and serum protein.The nurse accurately recognizes these as characteristics of:

Recurrent bacterial pneumonia is classified as an AIDS-defining illness.

An individual who does not wish to receive CPR if she has a heart attack in the hospital should request a:

Because of the symptoms Ms.Arther is experiencing, she is at risk for all of the following except:

Which of the following legal documents allows a competent adult to clearly express directions regarding medical treatment in the event that the person is unable to make the necessary decisions at that time?

An HIV patient develops metabolic complications resulting in insulin resistance and an abnormal lipid profile.The nurse recommends the following nutrition intervention:

Matching

A combination of three antiretroviral drugs are administered to slow the progression of cancer.

Which of the following drugs, when combined with resistance training, has positive effects on lean tissue mass in HIV patients?

Nutrition-related factors that may increase the risk of developing cancer include all of the following except:

Cancer patients exhibit an increased rate of protein turnover.The nurse understands that this means patients:

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 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

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