Question 1

​Transthyretin is also known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Transthyretin is also known as _____.
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Question 2

​The height of a person who is unable to stand is estimated from equations that use _____.

Accepted Answer

The height of a person who is unable to stand can be estimated from equations that use knee height or full arm span. These measurements are commonly used in clinical settings and have been found to be reliable and valid for estimating height in older adults and individuals with disabilities. Elbow breadth and wrist circumference may be used to estimate other body measurements, but not height. The distance between the wrist and shoulder is not a reliable indicator of height, nor is head circumference or the distance between the knee and hip.

Question 3

​When direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a client's current food intake, the procedure is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A kcalorie count involves directly observing and recording all the food and drink a client consumes to estimate their current food intake.

Question 4

​Among people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by _____.

Accepted Answer

Fluid retention can cause an increase in overall body weight, which may mask any significant weight loss that a person has experienced. This can be commonly seen in individuals with heart failure or other conditions that cause edema.

Question 5

​Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Incontinence is not typically associated with malnutrition. The other options (celiac disease, dementia, pressure sores, and major surgery) can be exacerbated or caused by malnutrition.

Question 6

​A patient is completing a food frequency questionnaire that is designed to evaluate calcium intake. This questionnaire would most likely include which foods?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt and cheese are both high in calcium, making them common foods included in food frequency questionnaires designed to evaluate calcium intake.

Question 7

​When checking laboratory values for electrolyte levels, the normal range for serum sodium should be between _____.

Accepted Answer

The normal range for serum sodium should be between 136 to 146 mEq/L.

Question 8

​For an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​For an adult's height to be accurately...

Question 9

​Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over two years of age: the _____ percentile is used as a cutoff to identify children who may be malnourished.

Accepted Answer

The 5th percentile is commonly used as a cutoff to identify children who may be underweight or malnourished according to BMI-for-age growth charts.

Question 10

​What technique would most likely be used to assess brain development in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Head circumference is typically measured in infants to monitor brain growth and development. It is a non-invasive and reliable way to assess neurological development.

Question 11

​When utilizing the multiple pass technique of the 24-hour dietary recall method, the first pass is completed when _____.

Accepted Answer

The first pass in the multiple pass technique of the 24-hour dietary recall method involves the patient providing a quick list of foods consumed without prompts. This is known as the "free recall" phase, where the patient is asked to describe everything they have eaten and drunk in the past 24 hours without any prompts or cues. Choice A is incorrect since it suggests that the patient writes down all of the food they have consumed, which would occur in later passes. Choice B is incorrect since it focuses on the inclusion of extra foods rather than the first pass itself. Choice C is also incorrect since it refers to measuring liquid intake, which is not part of the first pass. Choice E is incorrect since it refers to describing how foods are prepared, which would occur in later passes.

Question 12

​A child's height is measured in the standing position once she or he reaches the age of _____.

Accepted Answer

Generally, by the age of 2 years, a child's height can be measured accurately in the standing position. However, it may vary depending on the child's growth rate and development. It is recommended to take regular measurements to track the child's growth and development.

Question 13

​What laboratory test would most likely aid in the diagnosis of anemia?

Accepted Answer

A red blood cell count would most likely aid in the diagnosis of anemia as it measures the number of red blood cells present in a blood sample, which can be used to determine if a person has a low red blood cell count, which is characteristic of anemia. Total protein, C-reactive protein, blood urea nitrogen, and white blood cell count may be helpful in diagnosing other conditions, but are not as specific for anemia.

Question 14

​A disadvantage of using a food record is _____.

Accepted Answer

Food records can be time consuming for patients to complete, which may lead to incomplete or inaccurate information.

Question 15

​ A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is _____.

Accepted Answer

Food frequency questionnaires are designed to assess long-term dietary patterns, making them less effective for monitoring short-term changes in food intake. Seasonal changes in the diet may also affect the accuracy of the results. They are relatively inexpensive to administer and do not typically influence food choices or take an excessive amount of time to obtain results.

Question 16

​When performing a nutrition assessment, the practitioner should include what information as part of the patient's food and nutrition history?

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​When performing a nutrition assessment, the practitioner...

Question 17

​Which method of collecting a dietary history is the most time-consuming and requires the highest degree of motivation to complete?

Accepted Answer

A food record involves keeping a detailed record of all food and drink intake over a certain period, typically 3-7 days. This requires a high degree of motivation and willingness to accurately document all food intake, which can be time-consuming. Direct observation can also be time-consuming but requires less motivation from the individual being observed. 24-hour recall and food frequency questionnaires may be less time consuming but are often less detailed and may be subject to recall bias. Nutrition data assessment is not a method of collecting a dietary history.

Question 18

​Joe, a 69-year-old widower, has lost 27 pounds since his wife's death a year ago. He is 5'11" and his usual body weight is 173 pounds. What is his %UBW?

Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate Joe's current body weight:
173 pounds - 27 pounds = 146 pounds

Next, we need to calculate his %UBW:
%UBW = (current body weight / usual body weight) x 100%
%UBW = (146 / 173) x 100%
%UBW = 84%

Therefore, the answer is C, 84%.

Question 19

​Elevated blood levels of _____ may indicate a heart attack, brain tissue damage, or skeletal muscle injury.

Accepted Answer

Elevated blood levels of creatine kinase may indicate heart attack, brain tissue damage, or skeletal muscle injury.

Question 20

​What food intake method is most often used to monitor a client's response to and compliance with medical nutrition therapy?

Accepted Answer

Food records allow for a detailed and accurate record of food intake over a specified period of time, making it the most reliable method for monitoring a client's response to and compliance with medical nutrition therapy. It provides information on portion sizes, preparation methods, and specific food choices, which allows for targeted interventions and adjustments to the nutrition plan. The other methods listed may be useful in certain situations, but they do not provide the level of detail and accuracy that a food record does.

Quiz 13: Nutrition Care and Assessment

​Transthyretin is also known as _____.

​The height of a person who is unable to stand is estimated from equations that use _____.

​When direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a client's current food intake, the procedure is called a _____.

​Among people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by _____.

​Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

​A patient is completing a food frequency questionnaire that is designed to evaluate calcium intake. This questionnaire would most likely include which foods?

​When checking laboratory values for electrolyte levels, the normal range for serum sodium should be between _____.

​For an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should _____.

​Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over two years of age: the _____ percentile is used as a cutoff to identify children who may be malnourished.

​What technique would most likely be used to assess brain development in an infant?

​When utilizing the multiple pass technique of the 24-hour dietary recall method, the first pass is completed when _____.

​A child's height is measured in the standing position once she or he reaches the age of _____.

​What laboratory test would most likely aid in the diagnosis of anemia?

​A disadvantage of using a food record is _____.

​ A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is _____.

​When performing a nutrition assessment, the practitioner should include what information as part of the patient's food and nutrition history?

​Which method of collecting a dietary history is the most time-consuming and requires the highest degree of motivation to complete?

​Joe, a 69-year-old widower, has lost 27 pounds since his wife's death a year ago. He is 5'11" and his usual body weight is 173 pounds. What is his %UBW?

​Elevated blood levels of _____ may indicate a heart attack, brain tissue damage, or skeletal muscle injury.

​What food intake method is most often used to monitor a client's response to and compliance with medical nutrition therapy?

Transthyretin is also known as _____.

The height of a person who is unable to stand is estimated from equations that use _____.

When direct observations are used to generate an estimate of a client's current food intake, the procedure is called a _____.

Among people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by _____.

Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

A patient is completing a food frequency questionnaire that is designed to evaluate calcium intake. This questionnaire would most likely include which foods?

When checking laboratory values for electrolyte levels, the normal range for serum sodium should be between _____.

For an adult's height to be accurately measured, the person should _____.

Growth charts with BMI-for-age percentiles can be used to assess risk of underweight and overweight in children over two years of age: the _____ percentile is used as a cutoff to identify children who may be malnourished.

What technique would most likely be used to assess brain development in an infant?

When utilizing the multiple pass technique of the 24-hour dietary recall method, the first pass is completed when _____.

A child's height is measured in the standing position once she or he reaches the age of _____.

What laboratory test would most likely aid in the diagnosis of anemia?

A disadvantage of using a food record is _____.

A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is _____.

When performing a nutrition assessment, the practitioner should include what information as part of the patient's food and nutrition history?

Which method of collecting a dietary history is the most time-consuming and requires the highest degree of motivation to complete?

Joe, a 69-year-old widower, has lost 27 pounds since his wife's death a year ago. He is 5'11" and his usual body weight is 173 pounds. What is his %UBW?

Elevated blood levels of _____ may indicate a heart attack, brain tissue damage, or skeletal muscle injury.

What food intake method is most often used to monitor a client's response to and compliance with medical nutrition therapy?