Question 1

Give the formula for calculating nitrogen balance.

Accepted Answer

​Nitrogen balance = [dietary protein intake / 6.25] - urine urea nitrogen - 4

Question 2

Which best describes the purpose of dynamometry?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​To assess nutrition in relation to skeletal muscle function
B)   ​To record an accurate measurement of blood pressure
C)   ​To determine total visceral protein requirements
D)   ​To assess strength in relation to physical activity
E)   ​To compare MCH and MCHC values A

Question 3

One limitation of the creatinine height index is that its accuracy depends on a complete collection of urine for 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In healthy individuals, nitrogen _______________ should be equal to nitrogen intake.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In healthy individuals, nitrogen _______________ should be...

Question 5

A patient reports that she has nausea after eating and often vomits at least once a day. This type of data is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​objective.
B)   ​biochemical.
C)   ​clinical.
D)   ​anthropometric.
E)   ​subjective.

Question 6

_______________ refers to the likelihood that an individual who does not have a particular condition or disease will be correctly excluded when administered a test designed to detect that condition or disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ refers to the likelihood that an...

Question 7

____ is the examination of the body using the sense of touch.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Percussion
B)   ​Palpation
C)   ​Auscultation
D)   ​Inspection
E)   ​Production

Question 8

Describe the function of protein and explain each of the following tests for assessing visceral protein in the body: albumin, transferrin, prealbumin, retinol-binding protein.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the function of protein and explain...

Question 9

Another term for accuracy of data obtained through research and screening is _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another term for accuracy of data obtained...

Question 10

A clinician is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which type of visceral protein would most likely be elevated in this condition?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The Joint Commission requires that all patients receive nutrition screening within 12 hours of their admission to a hospital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a client is filling out a food diary, he or she should use cups, teaspoons, and tablespoons to provide accurate amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For a patient suffering from a disease, but who is obtaining enough kcal each day, protein requirements should be met by providing ____ g/kg/day.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​0.8
B)   ​1.5
C)   1.8
D)   ​2.0
E)   ​2.4

Question 14

Depending on Ms. Smith's physical limitations, the dietitian may need to measure and calculate her height using:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​a stadiometer.
B)   ​a knee-height caliper.
C)   ​a tape measure.
D)   ​a length board.
E)   ​a weight-to-height scale.

Question 15

Which best describes an advantage of using USDA Food Patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​They are a clear guide for preventing disease through nutrition
B)   ​They are comprehensive and contain information about macro- and micronutrients
C)   ​They can be paired with exercise analysis to promote weight loss
D)   ​They are easy to access and quantify food consumed from each of the major food groups
E)   ​They contain exchange lists for people with certain types of illness, such as diabetes

Question 16

The process of identifying patients who may have a nutrition diagnosis and who would benefit from nutritional assessment and intervention by an RD is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​nutrition-focused physical examination
B)   ​nutrition assessment
C)   ​estimating nutrition needs.
D)   ​nutrition screening.
E)   ​calculating nutritional risk.

Question 17

The dietitian wants to determine Ms. Smith's protein status by checking her transferrin levels. Which level of transferrin would be considered within a normal range?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​108 mg/dL
B)   ​188 mg/dL
C)   ​265 mg/dL
D)   ​391 mg/dL
E)   ​410 mg/dL

Question 18

_______________ is generally accepted as the most accurate method of measuring body composition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is generally accepted as the most...

Question 19

Give the formula for calculating BMI and list reference ranges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give the formula for calculating BMI and...

Question 20

A dietetic clinician has measured the mid-upper arm muscle area in a 46-year-old female client. The result is 22cm. This result would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​obese.
B)   ​adequate.
C)   ​marginal.
D)   ​depleted.
E)   ​wasted.

Exam 3: Nutrition Assessment - Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process