Deck 2: Carbohydrates

Question 1

Which signs are some of the undesirable consequences of ketosis? Select all that apply.
1)Fatigue
2)Nausea
3)Lack of appetite
4)Weight gain
5)High blood sugar

Answer 1

1, 2, 3

Question 2

Which statement made by a nurse is true regarding the formation of dental caries?
1)We cannot control the length of time carbohydrate-containing foods are exposed to our teeth.
2)Dental caries are caused by bacteria not normally present in the mouth.
3)Some people are more predisposed to developing dental caries than others.
4)Consuming aged cheese may encourage tooth decay.

Answer 2

3

Question 3

The nurse is teaching a class about nutrition. Which statement by the students about dietary fiber is correct?
1)"I am so hungry after I eat fiber!"
2)"I should decrease my fiber intake."
3)"I eat enough fiber; 10 grams a day."
4)"I feel full when I eat salad."

Answer 3

4

Question 4

Diets high in fats and sugars are found to cause which type of neurological problems? Select all that apply.
1)Cognition impairment
2)Mood impairment
3)Appetite dysregulation
4)Memory deterioration
5)Brain fatigue

Question 5

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for carbohydrates. For which group of clients is 130 grams of CHO recommended? Select all that apply.
1)A 2-year-old
2)A 45-year-old
3)A 15-month-old
4)A 76-year-old
5)A 65-year-old

Question 6

A nurse is reviewing the urine of a 45-year-old client with ketosis. What does the nurse expect to see in the client's urine? Select all that apply.
1)Acetone
2)Diacetic acid
3)Glucose
4)Fiber
5)Cholesterol

Question 7

The nurse knows that the disaccharide maltose is found in which of the following foods?
1)Infant formulas
2)Maple syrup
3)Milk products
4)Unaged cheese

Question 8

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that the client has been consuming too much fiber, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
1)Diabetes
2)Osteoporosis
3)Crohn disease
4)Gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 9

In order to make suitable recommendations about carbohydrate intake, which diagnostic criteria during assessment would show the client needs to speak with a registered dietician?
1)Elevated ketones in urine sample
2)A capillary blood sugar of 75
3)A food diary and interview
4)A body mass index (BMI) of 20

Question 10

Which is an accurate characteristic of sugar alcohols? Select all that apply.
1)They do not promote tooth decay.
2)They have a cooling effect on tongue.
3)They have a laxative effect.
4)They are 200 times sweet as sugar.
5)They add only sweetness to recipes.

Question 11

What are the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines?
1)Reduce overall calories consumed from added sugars.
2)Reduce intake of vegetables and fruits to lower risk of disease.
3)Increase consumption of whole grains to lower risk of cancer.
4)Increase consumption of protein to decrease chronic disease.

Question 12

A nurse is caring for a pediatric client diagnosed with morbid obesity. When teaching the client about a new diet, which functions of carbohydrates will aid in weight loss? Select all that apply.
1)Providing an adequate supply of carbohydrates versus protein
2)Providing a low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet
3)Providing a regular breakfast high in fiber, total carbs, and low fat
4)Providing a smaller breakfast high in carbohydrates and sugars
5)Providing a diet composed of 45% to 65% carbohydrates

Question 13

When discharging a 15-month-old pediatric client who had gastritis, a nurse tells the parents that dental caries result from the interaction between which of the following factors? Select all that apply.
1)Genetically susceptible tooth
2)Bacteria
3)Carbohydrates
4)Time
5)Inflammation

Question 14

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. Which carbohydrate most likely contributed to the client's obesity?
1)Glucose
2)Galactose
3)Fructose
4)Sucrose

Question 15

Which types of complex carbohydrates are of nutritional importance? Select all that apply.
1)Starch
2)Glycogen
3)Fiber
4)Sucrose
5)Galactose

Question 16

Which are ways to counteract the effects of dental cavity formation? Select all that apply.
1)Eating cheese
2)Chewing fibrous foods
3)Using maltose
4)Eating fiber
5)Eliminating bacteria

Question 17

A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students called "Overeating: How to Prevent Negative Effects on the Body." Which statement indicates that teaching has been successful?
1)"Glucose is converted into dextrose by the body."
2)"My monosaccharide level is 8E. That's normal!"
3)"Fructose is the sweetest of all polysaccharides."
4)"Milk sugar is made from maltose and glucose."