Deck 17: Nutrition Care

Question 1

A complete nutrition assessment should include gathering information about

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

Answer 1

A
A complete nutrition assessment involves a complete diet history.including information about over-the-counter supplements (vitamins and herbs).along with food intake.fluids.and drugs.

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

C
The nurse provides 24-hour care to the patient and is in closest contact with the patient and family.

Question 3

A laboratory test that indicates immune function is the

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

Answer 3

D
One measure of immune status that can be measured is the lymphocyte count.

Question 4

An example of an oral diet that has been modified is

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

Question 5

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 6

Patients often underestimate the importance of reporting intake or use of

A) coffee.
B) tobacco products
C) vitamin and mineral supplements.
D) prescription medications.

Question 7

Enteral feeding is administered through

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

Question 8

Nutrition care must be centered on the

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

Question 9

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 10

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

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

Question 11

Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include

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

Question 12

A plasma protein used to assess nutritional status is

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Nutrition counseling is most effective when

A) the counselor educates the patient about ideal energy and nutrient intake for his or her condition.
B) the counselor and patient work together to set goals and individualized action plans.
C) the counselor and patient become close and develop a personal friendship.
D) the patient identifies his or her own needs and the counselor helps find solutions to those needs.

Question 15

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 16

An anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat is

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

Question 17

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 18

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 19

The laboratory test used to determine nitrogen balance is

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

Question 20

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 21

The statement."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 22

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 23

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

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

Question 24

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 25

An example of a diet with modified texture is a

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

Question 26

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 27

A patient who currently weighs 150 lb should receive further assessment if the medical record shows that his or her usual weight is

A) 160 lb.
B) 170 lb.
C) 180 lb.
D) 190 lb.

Question 28

A nutrition diagnosis is based on

A) medical diagnoses.
B) a nutrition assessment.
C) patient goals.
D) insurance coverage.

Question 29

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

A) the assessment.
B) the intervention.
C) monitoring and evaluation.
D) the nutrition diagnosis.

Question 30

Hypogeusia may suggest

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