Chapter 6

Question 1

Malnutrition is reported in how many cancer patients at the time of diagnosis?
A. 15-20%
B. 20-30%
C. 50%
D. 50-80%

Answer 1

A. 15-20%

Question 2

True/False: The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer require a component of cancer care to address nutrition through either an on-site RD or by referral

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The optimal nutrition oncology program is …
A. Aggressive
B. Focused on those losing significant weight
C. Focused on those with cancers linked to most nutritional deficiencies
D. Proactive

Answer 3

D. Proactive

Question 4

Guidelines used as a tool to evaluate nutrition oncology practice, identify areas for professional development, and used as a basis for job descriptions and professional competencies.
A. ACCC Guidelines for Cancer Care
B. ACOS COC standards for Cancer Care
C. CDR CSO guidelines for the RD
D. The Academy SOP and SOPP for the Oncology RD

Answer 4

D. The Academy SOP and SOPP for the Oncology RD

Question 5

What is a validated nutrition screening tool for use in the oncology setting
A. PG-SGA
B. MST
C. MSTC
D. MUST

Answer 5

A. PG-SGA

Question 6

MNT in an oncology setting is aimed at:
A. Managing symptoms
B. Preventing weight loss
C. Maintaining optimal nutrition status during cancer treatment
D. All the above

Answer 6

D. All the above

Question 7

Survivorship care plans are a newly required component of cancer care per ACOS CoC guidelines. Nutrition can be integrated into these care plans with referrals to the RD for all the following except:
A. Management of Nutrition Impact Symptoms
B. Weight management strategies
C. Behavior modification to promote healthy behavior changes
D. Management of late effects of treatment
E. Guidance on Complementary and alternative nutrition modalities

Answer 7

A. Management of Nutrition Impact Symptoms