Deck 1: The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Question 1

Which of the following diseases is related to vitamin C deficiency?​

A)​anemia
B)​goiter
C)​scurvy
D)​xerophthalmia

Answer 1

C

Question 2

There are many cumulative effects of a poor, unbalanced diet. Which of these disease states is NOT attributable to a low-nutrient-density diet?​

A)​atherosclerosis
B)​hypertension
C)​obesity
D)​chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which mineral is needed to prevent osteoporosis from occurring?​

A)​iron
B)​magnesium
C)​zinc
D)​calcium

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Education in good nutritional health practices would eliminate many health problems that may be caused by malnutrition. Which of the following is the best method for teaching the young child good health habits?​

A)​a good health program in kindergarten
B)​have the physician discuss nutrition with the child
C)​imitation of adult behavior
D)​imitation of eating habits of other children

Question 5

Which of the following foods are considered to have a low nutrient density?

A)​potato chips
B)​carrots
C)​apples
D)​steaks

Question 6

A part of a nutrition assessment involves anthropometric measurements. What is measured during this type of assessment?​

A)​percentage of muscle mass
B)​percentage of fat tissue only
C)​percentage of fat and muscle tissue
D)​percentage of body fluid

Question 7

Goiter is a deficiency disease related to deficiency of what nutrient?​

A)​iron
B)​iodine
C)​calcium
D)​folic acid

Question 8

What biochemical analysis of blood samples may indicate kidney failure?​

A)​serum albumin level
B)​serum transferrin level
C)​creatinine excretion
D)​blood urea nitrogen

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT put an individual at risk for malnutrition?​

A)​eating too much
B)​eating too little
C)​an absorption disorder
D)​eating a variety of foods

Question 10

Which nutrient deficiency displays lesions at the corners of the mouth?​

A)​vitamin B
B)​riboflavin
C)​folic acid
D)​iron

Question 11

What is the most common method of assessing a client's dietary history?​

A)​3-day food record
B)​24-hour recall
C)3-day food diary
D)​3-day recall

Question 12

Which test detects protein and sugar excretion in urine that can indicate kidney disease and diabetes?​

A)​blood urea nitrogen
B)​creatinine excretion
C)​urinalysis
D)​serum creatinine level

Question 13

Which of the following is characteristic of poor nutritional status?​

A)​apathy
B)​shiny hair
C)​clear eyes
D)​erect posture

Question 14

Which biochemical test measures protein status?​

A)​serum transferrin level
B)​creatinine excretion
C)​serum albumin level
D)​serum creatinine level

Question 15

Which of the following measures is NOT included in the lipid profile?​

A)​glucose
B)​serum triglycerides
C)​total serum cholesterol
D)​high-density lipoproteins

Question 16

Obesity can increase your risk of developing ____.​

A)​iron deficiency anemia
B)​diabetes
C)​kidney failure
D)​osteoporosis

Question 17

Which biochemical test indicates a depleted muscle mass?​

A)​serum transferrin level
B)​creatinine excretion
C)​serum albumin level
D)serum creatinine level

Question 18

Which of the following nutrients help build and repair body tissues?

A)​proteins
B)​carbohydrates
C)​fats
D)​lipids

Question 19

What is the most common form of nutrient deficiency in the United States?​

A)​niacin
B)​iron
C)​protein
D)​vitamin C

Question 20

Which blood test can indicate anemia?​

A)​hemoglobin test
B)​red blood cell test
C)​blood urea nitrogen
D)​lipid profile

Question 21

Biochemical tests include various blood, urine, and stool tests. A deficiency or toxicity can be determined by a visual analysis of the samples.______________________​

Question 22

The deficiency disease beriberi is caused by inadequate niacin intake.____________________​

Question 23

List the methods, or means of data collection, used to complete an accurate nutritional assessment that is the framework for a dietary treatment plan.​

Question 24

Mary's age, physical symptoms, and diagnosis will factor into her care. Teen pregnancy is impacted by several life cycle needs and also covers a broad range of developmental needs based on the pregnancy and the woman's age. Discuss the factors associated with nutrition and identify goals to help Mary obtain a successful outcome.​

Question 25

List nursing interventions to help Mary achieve an adequate nutritional status.​

Question 26

The adolescent and the elderly are age groups that are very prone to malnutrition. Discuss the reasons for this.​

Question 27

Describe the primary function(s) of each of the organic nutrients.​

Question 28

Osteoporosis is a dietary deficiency of calcium and vitamin D that causes bones to soften and may cause the spine to bend. _________________________ ​

Question 29

Wellness is a way of life that integrates mind, body, and spirit. What lifestyle habits will help one achieve wellness?​

Question 30

Problem nutrients for teen pregnancies include calcium, zinc, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and protein. What are the needs of each of these nutrients for a pregnant teenager?​

Question 31

Individuals with overnutrition are at risk for malnutrition and need intensive nutrition intervention. ​

Question 32

Why is a social history important when doing a nutritional assessment?​

Question 33

Primary deficiencies are those an individual is born with, while secondary deficiencies are those caused by a disease condition associated with malabsorption and accelerated excretion or by the destruction of the nutrients. _________________________​

Question 34

Which of the following are inorganic nutrients?​

A)​carbohydrates
B)​minerals
C)​vitamins
D)​proteins

Question 35

The body must be provided with nutrients that are necessary for life. These nutrients are available only in food, must be obtained by the body's nutritional intake, and are known as essential nutrients. _________________________

Question 36

Appetite is the physiological need for food. Hunger is a psychological desire for food.
_________________________​

Question 37

Describe the appearance of an 18-year-old female who is at the optimal level of nutritional balance.​

Question 38

The essential nutrient water provides energy. _________________________​

Question 39

Poorly shaped bones or teeth are a symptom of calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Discuss the relationship between these substances.​

Question 40

State three nursing diagnosis statements from the assessment data.​

Question 41

​List data that will be assessed.

Question 42

Describe the role alcohol has played in Mr. Lew's nutritional status.​

Question 43

Before a meaningful exchange of information will occur with Mary, the nurse must first build a trusting relationship and establish good communication lines. Describe the setting that will be most conducive to beginning this dialogue. Who will be present? What will help Mary be relaxed and feel nonthreatened? Describe positive communication techniques that will be useful. How should the session begin?​

Question 44

For each goal, what outcome data will verify that the goals have been met?​

Question 45

Contact the WIC program in your community. Discuss the benefits and goals and describe the positive outcomes.​

Question 46

When Mary hears the nurse tell her she will need to increase her caloric intake, her first response to the nurse was, "More chips, candy, colas." What is the nurse's response?​

Question 47

Of the goals identified, which is the highest in priority?​

Question 48

Describe the usual weight gain recommended for a pregnant adolescent who is at the recommended weight for her height, for an overweight teen, and for an underweight teen.​

Question 49

Mr. Lew has no family or friends present and his level of awareness will greatly restrict data collection. List the data collection methods that are available considering Mr. Lew's condition. Identify any tools you will need to collect assessment data to begin the planning phase.​

Question 50

Identify goals for Mr. Lew, relating to nutrition. Be specific as to protein needs.​

Question 51

Identify the biochemical analyses that should be monitored.​

Question 52

Identify nursing interventions to meet the identified goals.​