Question 1

Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Celiac disease
B)   dementia
C)   pressure sores
D)   incontinence
E)   major surgery

Question 2

List three different methods for obtaining food intake data and describe the major uses, advantages, and limitations of each.

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Question 3

John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher. He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds. His wife died nine months ago. During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago. Mr. Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely. The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low.  A healthy BMI for a man his height is 24.
What is Mr. Wilson's percent usual body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   86.6%
B)   88.3%
C)   99.1%
D)   113.2%
E)   115.4%

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L.
B)   7 to 35 mEq/L.
C)   98 to 106 mEq/L.
D)   136 to 145 mEq/L.
E)   158 to 178 mEq/L.

Question 5

When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)   height, weight, and BMI
B)   current medical diagnosis
C)   food allergies and intolerances
D)   loss of subcutaneous fat
E)   low handgrip strength

Question 6

Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which type of assessment evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subjective Global Assessment
B)   Integrated assessment
C)   Functional assessment
D)   Nutrition care plan
E)   Katz Index

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   red blood cell count
B)   total protein
C)   C-reactive protein
D)   blood urea nitrogen
E)   white blood cell count

Question 9

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

A)   raspberries and kiwi
B)   summer squash
C)   yogurt and cheese
D)   ham and bacon
E)   lima or kidney beans

Question 10

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Though a dietitian or dietetic technician may perform a patient's nutrition screening, it should occur within _____ hours of admission.

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   24
C)   36
D)   48
E)   72

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: nucleotides
chromosomes
pressure sores
length
half-life
noncoding sequence
nutrition care process
anthropometric
kcalorie counts
nursing diagnoses
diet orders
inherited disorders
wasting
anorexia
nutrition support teams
protein energy malnutrition
polymorphisms
24-hour recall
food record
genome

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Question 12

Along with environmental factors, genetic variation also determines susceptibilities to disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is:

Accepted Answer

A)   it is expensive to administer.
B)   it is not effective for monitoring short-term changes in food intake.
C)   it is affected by seasonal changes in the diet.
D)   it influences the food choices of the consumer.
E)   it takes too long to obtain the results.

Question 14

What best describes a task of the registered dietitian?

Accepted Answer

A)   making referrals for dietary counseling
B)   administering total parenteral nutrition
C)   conducting nutrition assessments
D)   administering formula through feeding tubes
E)   prescribing diet orders

Question 15

John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher. He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds. His wife died nine months ago. During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago. Mr. Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely. The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and albumin, which all were low.  A healthy BMI for a man his height is 24.
What is Mr. Wilson's ideal body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   145 pounds
B)   158 pounds
C)   161 pounds
D)   170 pounds
E)   175 pounds

Question 16

Which nursing diagnosis has nutritional implications?

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperthermia
B)   self-esteem disturbance
C)   impaired dentition
D)   sleep pattern disturbance
E)   disruption of gas exchange

Question 17

The 24-hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individual's diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient writes down all of the food he has consumed in the past 24 hours.
B)   the patient includes extra foods to his intake list, such as condiments.
C)   the patient measures the amount of liquid consumed during the last 24 hours.
D)   the patient provides a quick list of foods consumed without prompts.
E)   the patient describes how all of his foods have been prepared.

Question 19

A disadvantage of using a food record is:

Accepted Answer

A)   it is too time consuming for the patient.
B)   it only offers limited food lists for the consumer.
C)   it does not rely on the patient's memory for accuracy.
D)   it may provide more information than is needed.
E)   it is affected by seasonal changes in the diet.

Question 20

What information would most likely be included in the "E" portion of a PES statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   long-term use of corticosteroids
B)   poor control of blood glucose levels
C)   decreased intake of vitamin C
D)   high risk of accidental injury
E)   weight gain of 10 percent over the past six months

Exam 13: Nutrition Care and Assessment

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A disadvantage to using a food frequency questionnaire is:

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

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

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

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The 24-hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individual's diet.

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Which type of assessment evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

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Along with environmental factors, genetic variation also determines susceptibilities to disease.

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What information would most likely be included in the "E" portion of a PES statement?

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

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Which medical problem is not generally associated with malnutrition?

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Which nursing diagnosis has nutritional implications?

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List three different methods for obtaining food intake data and describe the major uses, advantages, and limitations of each.

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When performing a nutrition screening, the registered dietitian asks the patient about his health history. What information should be included in this section to determine if the patient is at risk of malnutrition?

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A disadvantage of using a food record is:

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Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Though a dietitian or dietetic technician may perform a patient's nutrition screening, it should occur within _____ hours of admission.

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What best describes a task of the registered dietitian?

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

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The 24-hour recall provides accurate and complete data for assessing an individual's diet.

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Which type of assessment evaluates a person's risk of malnutrition by ranking key variables from the medical history and physical examination?

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Along with environmental factors, genetic variation also determines susceptibilities to disease.

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Height and weight are the most common anthropometric measurements and are used to evaluate growth in children and nutrition status in adults.

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