Deck 17: Nutrition Care

Question 1

An example of an oral diet that has been modified is

A) low-residue diet.
B) regular diet.
C) high protein tube feeding.
D) parenteral nutrition.

Answer 1

A
Nutrition components of the oral diet can be modified in three ways: texture such as low-residue or liquid; energy value,increased or decreased; and nutrients such as fat,protein,carbohydrate,vitamins or minerals.

Question 2

The person most responsible for nutrition care in a clinical setting is the

A) physician.
B) nurse.
C) clinical dietitian.
D) patient.

Answer 2

C
The clinical dietitian is the person responsible for nutrition care in the clinical setting.The nurse,physician,and patient all work with the dietitian to make a successful plan of care.

Question 3

A plasma protein used to assess nutritional status is

A) serum albumin.
B) alkaline phosphatase.
C) total iron binding capacity.
D) blood urea nitrogen

Answer 3

A
Serum albumin and prealbumin are plasma proteins used to assist in the evaluation of nutritional status.

Question 4

The anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat is

A) weight.
B) height.
C) mid-upper arm circumference.
D) skinfold thickness.

Question 5

An oral diet can be modified by

A) energy value, temperature, or cooking method.
B) nutrient content, temperature, or spice content.
C) energy value, energy density, or texture.
D) nutrient content, energy value, or texture.

Question 6

The laboratory test used to determine nitrogen balance is

A) serum albumin.
B) hemoglobin.
C) urinary urea nitrogen.
D) serum transferrin.

Question 7

A complete nutrition assessment should include gathering information about

A) use of over-the-counter supplements.
B) number of relatives living.
C) all medications taken 5 years ago.
D) clothing and shoe size.

Question 8

Many types of herbal remedies have the following property that can cause adverse interactions with other drugs:

A) growth
B) medicinal
C) cancer
D) mehcanical

Question 9

The member of the health care team who is in closest continual contact with patients and their families is the

A) physician.
B) clinical dietitian.
C) licensed nurse.
D) physical therapist.

Question 10

A method of determining a person's basic eating habits is a

A) 24-hour food record.
B) urinalysis.
C) diet history.
D) calorie count.

Question 11

The nurse must have a good understanding of nutrition principles because he or she

A) decides whether the food tray is appropriate for the patient.
B) knows the patient's likes and dislikes.
C) must feed some patients.
D) interprets and supports the nutrition care plan.

Question 12

Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include

A) computed tomographic scans.
B) laboratory tests.
C) physical therapy.
D) fitness testing.

Question 13

Enteral feeding is administered through

A) the gastrointestinal tract.
B) the bowel.
C) an intravenous drip.
D) a syringe.

Question 14

One food that would be excluded from a liquid diet is

A) apple juice.
B) gelatin.
C) cottage cheese.
D) broth.

Question 15

A dietary analysis that requires the patient to keep accurate records of what he or she eats and drinks is a

A) diet history.
B) food intake recall.
C) food record.
D) calorie count.

Question 16

A clinical sign of poor nutritional status is

A) pale eye conjunctiva.
B) firm muscle tone.
C) good attention span.
D) appropriate body weight.

Question 17

A laboratory test that indicates immune function is the

A) serum albumin.
B) serum transferrin.
C) hematocrit.
D) lymphocyte count.

Question 18

Nutrition care must be _____ centered care.

A) team
B) family
C) disease
D) person

Question 19

The identification and labeling of an actual occurrence,risk of,or potential for developing a nutrition problem is referred to as the nutrition

A) diagnosis.
B) assessment.
C) plan.
D) intervention.

Question 20

An alternative measure for height for a nonambulatory patient is

A) total arm span.
B) skin calipers.
C) waist circumference.
D) creatinine height index.

Question 21

A food that contains furanocoumarin which can interact with certain medications is

A) red apple slices.
B) grapefruit juice.
C) mashed potatoes.
D) chicken noodle soup.

Question 22

Hypogeusia may suggest

A) a nutrient imbalance.
B) a lack of physical exercise.
C) excessive oral hygiene.
D) a life-threatening emergency.

Question 23

Hospitalized patients should be weighed

A) naked.
B) every day.
C) at the same time each day.
D) before they go to the bathroom.

Question 24

"Limited oral intake related to fatigue and nausea as evidenced by average daily intake of calories less than 500 kcal and 8-lb weight loss during past 2 months" is an example of what phase of the nutrition care process?

A) diagnosis
B) intervention
C) assessment
D) monitoring

Question 25

The nutrition care process step of recommending additional glucose testing would be considered which part of the care process?

A) assessment
B) planning
C) monitoring and evaluation
D) nutrition diagnosis

Question 26

The process of identifying and labeling of an actual occurrence of,risk of,or potential for developing a nutrition problem that dietetics professionals are responsible for treating independently is referred to as

A) a problem.
B) nutrition diagnosis.
C) etiology.
D) an intervention.

Question 27

A tool that would be useful to assess changes in subcutaneous fat over a 12-month period would be

A) a tape measure.
B) a scale.
C) calipers.
D) a clamp.

Question 28

A statement such as "evidence of iron-deficiency anemia" is part of the

A) nutrition diagnosis statement.
B) clinical flow sheet.
C) diet order.
D) medical order.

Question 29

An example of a diet with modified texture is a _____ diet.

A) liquid
B) low-energy
C) high-protein
D) vegetarian