Question 1

The physician has prescribed a nutrition consult for weight-loss education.Which of the following patient information is the most important to help the dietitian prepare?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational level
B)  Allergies
C)  Family medical history
D)  Use of tobacco A

Question 2

Clients can be put at risk for malnutrition when _____ alters nutrient metabolism and excretion.

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotherapy
B)  radiation therapy
C)  surgical resection of the esophagus
D)  all of the above A

Question 3

Basic nutritional screening would include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  estimation of kcalorie needs.
B)  medical history.
C)  obtaining food intake information.
D)  results of blood glucose tests. A

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of a properly stated goal of nutrition intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain current body weight for the next 6 months
B)  Improve iron level to within normal range by next visit
C)  Decrease weight
D)  Increase sodium-controlled diet compliance by stating foods to limit

Question 5

For children a sharp drop in a previously steady growth pattern suggests:

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition.
B)  obesity.
C)  a growth spurt.
D)  a medical error.

Question 6

Mary picks up a chart and asks Eva, "Who is responsible for the nutritional care of this patient?"

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor
B)  The dietitian
C)  The nurse
D)  All of the above
E)  The patient

Question 7

Which of the following clients is at greatest risk of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  A body builder, 5'8" and 190 lbs, taking amino acid supplements
B)  An 85-year-old woman, 5'4" and 122 lbs
C)  A 30-year-old woman, 5'6", 192 lbs, with a recent unexplained weight loss of 25 lbs
D)  A 15-year-old boy 5'8", 132 lbs, with a good appetite, going through a growth spurt

Question 8

A young adult with spoon-shaped, ridged, brittle nails might be deficient in

Accepted Answer

A)  iron.
B)  calcium.
C)  vitamin A.
D)  vitamin B6.

Question 9

The physician asks the nursing staff to encourage the patient to eat at all meals.The nurse feels that the doctor is incorrect and that another professional is responsible for encouraging food intake.Who is responsible?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse
B)  The dietitian
C)  The dietetic technician
D)  The social worker

Question 10

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the immune cells direct the immune response themselves, this is known as humoral immunity.
B)  Antibodies are produced by T cells in response to antigens.
C)  B cells are participants in cell-mediated immunity.
D)  A hypersensitivity is an immune reaction that can lead to discomfort or illness.

Question 11

All of the following are purposes of anthropometric measurements except

Accepted Answer

A)  to diagnose medical conditions.
B)  to evaluate growth.
C)  to detect undernutrition and overnutrition.
D)  to measure changes in body composition.

Question 12

Henry is 28 years old and is 5'9".What is his estimated ideal body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  151 lbs
B)  157 lbs
C)  149 lbs
D)  169 lbs

Question 13

Substances that elicit an immune response are called

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria.
B)  antigens.
C)  viruses.
D)  fungi.

Question 14

Anthropometric assessment of an individual child utilizes

Accepted Answer

A)  data from another individual.
B)  population standards specific for his/her social group.
C)  %IBW and %UBW.
D)  CDC growth charts.

Question 15

Which healthcare professional has extensive knowledge about foods and human nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physician
B)  Registered dietitian
C)  Nurse
D)  Social worker

Question 16

Danny is 37 years old, weighs 179 lbs, and is 5'8".Based on his BMI, Danny is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  obese.
B)  overweight.
C)  adequate.
D)  mildly underweight.

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered a factor included in the social history of a client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Current health problems
B)  Living situation
C)  Educational level
D)  Cooking facilities

Question 18

Which of the following is not an example of a nutrition intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary and lifestyle education
B)  Psychiatric counseling
C)  Change in medication
D)  Change in tube feeding

Question 19

A BMI-for-age above the ____ percentile indicates that the child may be overweight.

Accepted Answer

A)  25th
B)  50th
C)  75th
D)  85th

Question 20

Which of the following statements is the best way to begin the interview for a 24-hour dietary history?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What did you have for breakfast today?"
B)  "You do eat breakfast everyday, don't you?"
C)  "Do you begin the day with juice or coffee?"
D)  "What is the first thing you ate or drank when you woke up?"

Exam 17: Nutrition Care and Assessment