Question 1

Most foods that are included in a fat-restricted diet provide less than 5 grams of fat per serving.​

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

For optimal results, the health care professional should monitor the patient's progress and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the nutrition care plan.​

Accepted Answer

Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the nutrition care plan is necessary to ensure that it is achieving the desired outcomes and making any necessary adjustments to improve the plan if needed.

Question 3

Nutrition education or counseling is typically provided by the _____.​

Accepted Answer

Registered dietitians are the healthcare professionals most qualified to provide nutrition education and counseling as they are trained in nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy, and behavior change. They also must complete a supervised practice program and pass a national registration exam to become registered dietitians.

Question 4

Most hospitals choose not to offer selective menus as a way to simplify operations and cut costs.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most hospitals choose not to offer selective...

Question 5

When nutrition and lifestyle changes are necessary, typically only one consultation is required to formulate a care plan that takes into account a person's current food practices and degree of motivation.​

Accepted Answer

Nutrition and lifestyle changes are ongoing processes and require regular follow-up and adjustments. One consultation may not be sufficient to adequately assess and address a person's needs and progress.

Question 6

A high kcalorie, high protein diet often includes foods that are high in fat to increase energy intake.​

Accepted Answer

High calorie, high protein diets often incorporate foods high in fat to increase caloric intake. Fat is more calorically dense than protein or carbohydrates, with 9 calories per gram compared to 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates. Therefore, adding sources of fat can increase overall energy intake. However, it is still important to monitor the types of fats consumed and avoid excessive amounts of saturated and trans fats, which can increase the risk of heart disease.

Question 7

Using the Harris-Benedict equation for women (below), estimate the resting metabolic rate of Mrs. Clements, who is 72 years old, is 157 cm tall, and weighs 53 kg. RMR = 655.1 + [9.563 x weight (kg)] + [1.85 x height (cm)] - [4.676 x age (years)]​

Accepted Answer

The Harris-Benedict equation for women is used to calculate the resting metabolic rate (RMR). Plugging in Mrs. Clements' details: RMR = 655.1 + (9.563 x 53) + (1.85 x 157) - (4.676 x 72) = 655.1 + 506.839 + 290.45 - 336.672 = 1115.717 kcal, which rounds to 1115 kcal.

Question 8

To improve food intakes among hospitalized patients, health professionals should ensure that the patient's room is stimulating for the patient, with access to television and sounds from the hallway or surrounding areas.​

Accepted Answer

While creating a stimulating environment may have some benefits for patients, it is not a key factor in improving food intakes. Health professionals should focus on addressing factors such as appetite, taste preferences, and food presentation to improve food intakes among hospitalized patients. Encouraging social interaction and providing assistance with meals may also be helpful.

Question 9

Once nutrition problems have been diagnosed, the nurse identifies expected outcomes to correct the problems.​

Accepted Answer

Once nutrition problems have been diagnosed, the nurse will work with the patient and healthcare team to identify expected outcomes and create a plan of care to correct the problems.

Question 10

Drug complications that reduce food intake are significant only when they continue for a long period.​

Accepted Answer

Drug complications that reduce food intake may not have a significant impact on a person's health if they only last for a short period, but if they continue for an extended period, they can lead to malnutrition and other health problems.

Question 11

A ground/minced diet is useful for patients with chewing problems.​

Accepted Answer

A ground/minced diet consists of foods that have been mechanically softened to make chewing easier for patients with dental issues or difficulty swallowing. This type of diet is often recommended by healthcare professionals as it reduces the risk of choking and makes nutrient intake easier for these patients.

Question 12

Medications can cause nutrient malabsorption when they damage the intestinal mucosa or upset gastrointestinal function.​

Accepted Answer

Medications can cause damage to the intestinal mucosa or upset gastrointestinal function, resulting in nutrient malabsorption. Examples include antibiotics damaging gut flora, leading to vitamin deficiency, and proton pump inhibitors interfering with the absorption of iron and B12.

Question 13

The adverse effects of herbs are required to be listed on supplement labels.​

Accepted Answer

The FDA does not require supplement labels to list adverse effects, as supplements are not strictly regulated like prescription drugs.

Question 14

For patients on medication, nutrition intervention includes advice on managing nutrient-related medication problems.​

Accepted Answer

Nutrition intervention involves managing nutrient-related medication problems for patients who are taking medications.

Question 15

Impaired swallowing indicates the need for a _____.​

Accepted Answer

Impaired swallowing can lead to difficulty in chewing and swallowing food, therefore a mechanically altered diet is necessary. This diet ensures that food items are modified in texture and consistency to ease the swallowing process.

Question 16

The effects of grapefruit juice last for short periods so the interaction between it and medication can be avoided when a patient waits several hours after taking medication to drink grapefruit juice.​

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Grapefruit juice can interfere with medication for up to 72 hours, so it is important to avoid consuming it while taking medication or wait several days after discontinuing the medication before consuming grapefruit juice.

Question 17

There are no known interactions between herbal supplements and medications.​

Accepted Answer

There can be interactions between certain herbal supplements and medications. It is always important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any new supplements, especially if you are already on medication.

Question 18

Standard hospital diets provide all the nutrients in amounts appropriate for healthy people but exclude many foods.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Standard hospital diets provide all the nutrients...

Question 19

A nutrition intervention that involves food or nutrient delivery to the patient would most likely involve _____.​

Accepted Answer

Food or nutrient delivery to the patient would involve determining the need for feeding assistance, such as enteral or parenteral nutrition. Providing nutrition-related instruction (A), motivating the patient (C), solving problems (D), and arranging transfer of care (E) may be components of a nutrition intervention but do not involve direct food or nutrient delivery.

Question 20

One of the characteristics of modified diets is _____.​

Accepted Answer

Modified diets refer to any diet that is altered in consistency or nutrient content to meet the specific needs of an individual. This can include diets that are altered for medical reasons, such as for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease, or for physical reasons, such as for individuals with difficulty swallowing. These diets may have different textures, may be lower or higher in certain nutrients, and may include specific food restrictions or recommendations.

Quiz 14: Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Most foods that are included in a fat-restricted diet provide less than 5 grams of fat per serving.

For optimal results, the health care professional should monitor the patient's progress and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the nutrition care plan.

Nutrition education or counseling is typically provided by the _____.

Most hospitals choose not to offer selective menus as a way to simplify operations and cut costs.

When nutrition and lifestyle changes are necessary, typically only one consultation is required to formulate a care plan that takes into account a person's current food practices and degree of motivation.

A high kcalorie, high protein diet often includes foods that are high in fat to increase energy intake.

Using the Harris-Benedict equation for women (below) , estimate the resting metabolic rate of Mrs. Clements, who is 72 years old, is 157 cm tall, and weighs 53 kg. RMR = 655.1 + [9.563 x weight (kg) ] + [1.85 x height (cm) ] - [4.676 x age (years) ]

To improve food intakes among hospitalized patients, health professionals should ensure that the patient's room is stimulating for the patient, with access to television and sounds from the hallway or surrounding areas.

Once nutrition problems have been diagnosed, the nurse identifies expected outcomes to correct the problems.

Drug complications that reduce food intake are significant only when they continue for a long period.

A ground/minced diet is useful for patients with chewing problems.

Medications can cause nutrient malabsorption when they damage the intestinal mucosa or upset gastrointestinal function.

The adverse effects of herbs are required to be listed on supplement labels.

For patients on medication, nutrition intervention includes advice on managing nutrient-related medication problems.

Impaired swallowing indicates the need for a _____.

The effects of grapefruit juice last for short periods so the interaction between it and medication can be avoided when a patient waits several hours after taking medication to drink grapefruit juice.

There are no known interactions between herbal supplements and medications.

Standard hospital diets provide all the nutrients in amounts appropriate for healthy people but exclude many foods.

A nutrition intervention that involves food or nutrient delivery to the patient would most likely involve _____.

One of the characteristics of modified diets is _____.