Question 1

​Matching
a. ​clinical judgments about actual or potential health problems that provide the basis for selecting appropriate nursing interventions
b. ​health care professionals responsible for the provision of nutrients by tube feeding or intravenous infusion
c. ​the distance from the top of the head to the soles of the feet while a person is recumbent
d. ​a state of malnutrition characterized by depletion of tissue proteins and energy stores
e. ​structures within the nucleus of a cell that contain the cell's DNA and associated proteins
f. medical conditions resulting from genetic defects
g. ​loss of appetite
h. a record of foods consumed during the previous day or in the past 24 hours
i. ​the subunits of DNA and RNA molecules
j. ​estimates of food energy consumed by patients for one or more days
k. ​regions of skin and tissue that are damaged due to prolonged pressure on the affected area by an external object
l. regions of DNA that do not code for proteins
m. ​a detailed log of food eaten during a specified time period
n. ​the length of time that it takes for half the amount of a substance circulating in the plasma to degrade
o. ​the gradual atrophy of body tissues; associated with protein- energy malnutrition or chronic illness
p. ​specific instructions regarding dietary management
q. ​the full complement of genetic material in the chromosomes of a cell
r. ​variations in DNA sequences of a particular gene
s. ​a systematic approach used by dietetics professionals to evaluate and treat nutrition-related problems
t. ​related to physical measurements of the human body, such as height, weight, body circumferences, and percentage of body fat
-​food record

Accepted Answer

m

Question 2

​When direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a client's current food intake, the procedure is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​kcalorie count
B)   ​food diary
C)   ​24-hour recall
D)   ​food record
E)   ​nutrient surveillance record A

Question 3

​When assessing for criteria that signify malnutrition risk, which element would most likely be included as part of the functional assessment data?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​severity of illness
B)   ​history of diabetes
C)   generalized weakness
D)   ​presence of pressure sores
E)   ​localized edema C

Question 4

​ A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​it is expensive to administer
B)   ​it is not effective for monitoring short-term changes in food intake
C)   ​it is affected by seasonal changes in the diet
D)   ​it influences the food choices of the consumer
E)   ​it takes too long to obtain the results

Question 5

​Transthyretin is also known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​C-reactive protein
B)   ​retinol-binding protein
C)   ​transferrin
D)   ​albumin
E)   ​prealbumin

Question 6

​Elevated blood levels of _____ may indicate a heart attack, brain tissue damage, or skeletal muscle injury.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​red blood cells
B)   ​chloride
C)   ​C-reactive protein
D)   ​creatine kinase
E)   ​hematocrit

Question 7

​When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​height, weight, and BMI
B)   ​current medical diagnosis
C)   ​food allergies and intolerances
D)   ​loss of subcutaneous fat
E)   ​low handgrip strength

Question 8

​Joe, a 69-year-old widower, has lost 27 pounds since his wife's death a year ago. He is 5'11" and his usual body weight is 173 pounds. What is his %UBW?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​15%
B)   ​69%
C)   ​84%
D)   ​91%
E)   ​101%

Question 9

​Among people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​fluid retention
B)   ​dehydration
C)   ​a large tumor
D)   ​drug therapy
E)   ​hypotension

Question 10

What element would most likely be included as part of the nutrition intervention step of the nutrition care process?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​assessing the success of the patient's nutritional care goals
B)   ​adjusting the types of treatments offered to the patient
C)   ​formulating a statement that correctly describes the patient's condition
D)   ​reviewing the patient's laboratory results
E)   reading the patient's chart to gain an accurate medical history​

Question 11

​ In a child with kwashiorkor, physical signs of malnutrition may include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​bleeding gums
B)   ​magenta tongue
C)   ​bruising under the skin
D)   ​sparse, brittle hair
E)   ​ridged fingernails

Question 12

​A child's height is measured in the standing position once she or he reaches the age of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​12 months
B)   18 months​
C)   ​2 years
D)   ​3 years
E)   ​5 years

Question 13

Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over two years of age: the _____ percentile is used as a cutoff to identify children who may be malnourished.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​1st
B)   ​5th
C)   ​8th
D)   ​10th
E)   ​15th

Question 15

​When performing a nutrition assessment, the practitioner should include what information as part of the patient's food and nutrition history?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​dietary restrictions
B)   ​religious beliefs
C)   ​prescription drugs
D)   ​surgical history
E)   past medical problems​

Question 16

​Matching
a. ​clinical judgments about actual or potential health problems that provide the basis for selecting appropriate nursing interventions
b. ​health care professionals responsible for the provision of nutrients by tube feeding or intravenous infusion
c. ​the distance from the top of the head to the soles of the feet while a person is recumbent
d. ​a state of malnutrition characterized by depletion of tissue proteins and energy stores
e. ​structures within the nucleus of a cell that contain the cell's DNA and associated proteins
f. medical conditions resulting from genetic defects
g. ​loss of appetite
h. a record of foods consumed during the previous day or in the past 24 hours
i. ​the subunits of DNA and RNA molecules
j. ​estimates of food energy consumed by patients for one or more days
k. ​regions of skin and tissue that are damaged due to prolonged pressure on the affected area by an external object
l. regions of DNA that do not code for proteins
m. ​a detailed log of food eaten during a specified time period
n. ​the length of time that it takes for half the amount of a substance circulating in the plasma to degrade
o. ​the gradual atrophy of body tissues; associated with protein- energy malnutrition or chronic illness
p. ​specific instructions regarding dietary management
q. ​the full complement of genetic material in the chromosomes of a cell
r. ​variations in DNA sequences of a particular gene
s. ​a systematic approach used by dietetics professionals to evaluate and treat nutrition-related problems
t. ​related to physical measurements of the human body, such as height, weight, body circumferences, and percentage of body fat
-​half-life

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Matching
a. ​clinical judgments about actual or potential...

Question 17

List and describe the steps in the nutrition care process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe the steps in the...

Question 18

​For an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​stand with the feet together
B)   ​stand erect with shoes
C)   ​stand with the feet slightly apart
D)   ​stand 2" away from the wall
E)   ​stand erect without shoes

Question 19

Head circumference values can track vitamin D deficiency in premature and small-for-gestational-age infants.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.
​
-​The most likely cause of Mr. Wilson's weight loss is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​depression due to loss of his spouse
B)   ​inadequate income to purchase food
C)   ​ lack of knowledge about nutrition
D)   ​a high level of physical activity
E)   ​a low hemoglobin level

Exam 13: Nutrition Care and Assessment

​When direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a client's current food intake, the procedure is called a _____.

​When assessing for criteria that signify malnutrition risk, which element would most likely be included as part of the functional assessment data?

​ A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is _____.

​Transthyretin is also known as _____.

​Elevated blood levels of _____ may indicate a heart attack, brain tissue damage, or skeletal muscle injury.

​When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

​Joe, a 69-year-old widower, has lost 27 pounds since his wife's death a year ago. He is 5'11" and his usual body weight is 173 pounds. What is his %UBW?

​Among people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by _____.

What element would most likely be included as part of the nutrition intervention step of the nutrition care process?

​ In a child with kwashiorkor, physical signs of malnutrition may include _____.

​A child's height is measured in the standing position once she or he reaches the age of _____.

Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.​

​Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over two years of age: the _____ percentile is used as a cutoff to identify children who may be malnourished.

​When performing a nutrition assessment, the practitioner should include what information as part of the patient's food and nutrition history?

List and describe the steps in the nutrition care process.

​For an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should _____.

Head circumference values can track vitamin D deficiency in premature and small-for-gestational-age infants.​

When direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a client's current food intake, the procedure is called a _____.

When assessing for criteria that signify malnutrition risk, which element would most likely be included as part of the functional assessment data?

A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is _____.

Transthyretin is also known as _____.

Elevated blood levels of _____ may indicate a heart attack, brain tissue damage, or skeletal muscle injury.

When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

Joe, a 69-year-old widower, has lost 27 pounds since his wife's death a year ago. He is 5'11" and his usual body weight is 173 pounds. What is his %UBW?

Among people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by _____.

In a child with kwashiorkor, physical signs of malnutrition may include _____.

A child's height is measured in the standing position once she or he reaches the age of _____.

Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.

Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over two years of age: the _____ percentile is used as a cutoff to identify children who may be malnourished.

When performing a nutrition assessment, the practitioner should include what information as part of the patient's food and nutrition history?

For an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should _____.

Head circumference values can track vitamin D deficiency in premature and small-for-gestational-age infants.