Question 1

Someone who has undergone severe trauma would have:

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A)   decreased nutrient needs.
B)   increased nutrient needs.
C)   increased fluid needs.
D)   decreased fluid needs.

Question 2

Nutrition diagnoses help dietitians:

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A)   plan cycle menus for their patients.
B)   identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
C)   establish priorities for nutrition care.
D)   identify patients who need in-depth assessment.

Question 3

The percentage of unexplained weight loss during l month that warrants further investigation is:

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A)   1%.
B)   2%.
C)   5%.
D)   10%.

Question 4

Nutrition screening is important to identify:

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A)   the appropriate nutrition goals for each patient.
B)   the best diet for the patient during his or her hospital stay.
C)   which patients should receive a full nutrition assessment.
D)   an accurate nutrition diagnosis and nutrition care plan.

Question 5

Body mass index is correlated with:

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A)   age.
B)   micronutrient status.
C)   overall mortality.
D)   patient satisfaction.

Question 6

Evaluation of the nutrition care process must determine the:

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A)   adequacy of the patient's medical insurance.
B)   need for special equipment.
C)   achievement of nutrition therapy goals.
D)   perceived food intolerances.

Question 7

Foods that are appropriate for a client on a soft diet include:

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A)   tomato juice, carrot-raisin salad, coconut cream pie, and baked chicken.
B)   cooked carrots, applesauce, roast beef, custard, and milk.
C)   lettuce, sliced tomatoes, banana, and a tuna sandwich on whole-wheat bread.
D)   coleslaw, strawberries, macaroni and cheese, and doughnuts.

Question 8

In a client who is nonambulatory, body height can be assessed by measuring:

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A)   arm span.
B)   body mass index.
C)   leg length.
D)   elbow breadth.

Question 9

The last step in the nutrition care process is:

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A)   hospital discharge.
B)   monitoring and evaluation.
C)   goal achievement.
D)   ideal nutritional status. B

Question 10

The two protein compartments in the body are:

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A)   essential and nonessential.
B)   dispensable and indispensable.
C)   free and bound.
D)   somatic and visceral.

Question 11

Appropriate foods for a client on a clear liquid diet include:

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A)   broth, plain gelatin, apple juice, and tea.
B)   eggnog, broth, plain gelatin, and orange juice.
C)   broth, ice cream, milk, and tomato juice.
D)   sherbet, plain gelatin, milk shake, and pudding. A

Question 12

Nutrition therapy is likely to be successful if the diet is matched to the client's:

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A)   nutrient needs.
B)   food preferences.
C)   expected life span.
D)   medications.

Question 13

Normal serum albumin level is:

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A)   2.0 to 3.5 mg/dL.
B)   2.5 to 4.0 mg/dL.
C)   3.0 to 4.5 mg/dL.
D)   3.5 to 5.0 mg/dL.

Question 14

The health professional responsible for preparation of total parenteral nutrition solutions is the:

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A)   physician.
B)   nurse.
C)   dietitian.
D)   pharmacist.

Question 15

The preferred mode of feeding for hospitalized patients is:

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A)   peripheral nutrition.
B)   total parenteral nutrition.
C)   oral diet.
D)   enteral nutrition.

Question 16

If a client weighed 150 lb 6 months ago and now weighs 130 lb, the weight loss should be interpreted as:

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A)   normal.
B)   marginal.
C)   healthy.
D)   severe.

Question 17

Biochemical test results are most valuable when measured:

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A)   first thing in the morning.
B)   serially.
C)   after a 4-hour fast.
D)   at the time of hospital admission. B

Question 18

A diet that would be considered to be a routine "house" diet in most hospitals is a:

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A)   regular diet.
B)   low-calorie diet.
C)   low-fat diet.
D)   high-protein diet.

Question 19

A special therapeutic diet may be modified in:

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A)   consistency and tolerance.
B)   frequency and portion size.
C)   seasonings, nutrient density, and/or fluids.
D)   nutrients, energy, and/or texture.

Question 20

The first step in the Nutrition Care Process is nutrition:

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

Exam 16: Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care

Someone who has undergone severe trauma would have:

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Nutrition diagnoses help dietitians:

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The percentage of unexplained weight loss during l month that warrants further investigation is:

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Nutrition screening is important to identify:

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Body mass index is correlated with:

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Evaluation of the nutrition care process must determine the:

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Foods that are appropriate for a client on a soft diet include:

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In a client who is nonambulatory, body height can be assessed by measuring:

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The last step in the nutrition care process is:

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The two protein compartments in the body are:

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Appropriate foods for a client on a clear liquid diet include:

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Nutrition therapy is likely to be successful if the diet is matched to the client's:

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Normal serum albumin level is:

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The health professional responsible for preparation of total parenteral nutrition solutions is the:

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The preferred mode of feeding for hospitalized patients is:

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If a client weighed 150 lb 6 months ago and now weighs 130 lb, the weight loss should be interpreted as:

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Biochemical test results are most valuable when measured:

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A diet that would be considered to be a routine "house" diet in most hospitals is a:

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A special therapeutic diet may be modified in:

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The first step in the Nutrition Care Process is nutrition:

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