Domain 2 part 4 Flashcards
An animal adult shows that you have successfully met the indicator “95% of high risk patients are assessed within 24 hours of admission”. The next step is to:
a. establish a new indicator
b. report the successful completion of intervention
c. evaluate the need to continue monitoring the indicator
d. evaluate the need to revise the standard of care
c. evaluate the need to continue monitoring the indicator
A nephrotic syndrome patient with edema has a declining serum albumin level. A contributing factor would be:
a. diversion of protein to intracellular spaces
b. decreased synthesis by the liver due to catabolic state
c. a decreased appetite and less food consumption
c. a loss of protein in the urine
c. a loss of protein in the urine
Which best determines whether or not to intervene with a new patient?
a. the patients current medical diagnosis
b. the patients nutritional status history
c. a request by the patients family
d. nutrition screening results
d. nutrition screening results
Which outcome would justify continuing a WIC program?
a. number of participants enrolled increased
b. infant morbidity rate decreased
c. maternal weight gains during pregnancy increased
d. number of diverse cultures participating decreased
b. infant morbidity rate decreased
A patient with severe acute pancreatitis experiences nausea and vomiting and requires 2500 calories/day. Which of the following would you recommend?
a. 3000 cc of 1 cal/cc tube feeding through the jejunum
b. 1500 cc of a 2 cal/cc nasogastric tube feeding
c. 1000 cc of D50W, 1000 cc of 7% amino acids, 650 cc of 20% lipids
d. 1000 cc of D50W, 1000cc of 7% amino acids, 500 cc of 10% lipids
d. 10000 cc of D50W, 1000cc of 7% amino acids, 500 cc of 10% lipids
Roman Catholic dietary laws state that fish is:
a. to be served every Friday all year
b. to be served on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
c. served on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent
d. no longer required on Fridays
c. served on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent
Tube-fed patients should have gastric residuals checked:
a. once a day until volume goals have been met
b. 2 hours after feeding begins
c. every 4 hours during the first 48 hours of feeding
d. only if the abdomen becomes distended
c. every 4 hours during the first 48 hours of feeding
Which condition benefits from the use of indirect calorimetry?
a. post-gastrectomy
b. patient receiving chemotherapy
c. patient with third degree burns
d. post-surgical patient
c. patient with third degree burns
A Rabbi is admitted to the hospital. What question might he ask the Dietitian?
a. What time are meals served?
b. Who cooks the food?
c. What is the mixture of foods in combination of dishes?
d. Where will I eat?
c. What is the mixture of foods in combination of dishes?
In most patients, a normal gastric residual volume would be
a. less than 100 ml
b. less than 200 ml
c. more than 200 ml
d. less than 250 ml
d. less than 250 ml
A patient on parenteral nutrition is to be transitioned to enteral feeding. He should receive:
a. half-strength enteral feeding initially
b. half-strength, then 3/4 strength enteral feeding
c. half-strength enteral feeding with a low osmolality
d. full-strength enteral feeding at a low rate
d. full-strength enteral feeding at a low rate
A patient with low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, high MCV has:
a. microcytic anemia from lack of folate or B12
b. macrocytic anemia from lack of folate or B12
c. microcytic anemia from lack of iron
d. macrocytic anemia from lack of iron
b. macrocytic anemia from lack of folate or B12
What is the best practical way to measure energy balance?
a. evaluate weight gain and weight loss
b. utilize food intake records
c. use activity factors
d. calculate the number of calories consumed
a. evaluate weight gain and weight loss
food intake records could lack accuracy. Scale is more accurate and concrete measure of energy balance
Which supplements are recommended with peritoneal dialysis
a. same as those for hemodialysis
b. only the water-soluble vitamins
c. same as those for hemodidalysis plus thiamin
d. only iron and folate
c. same as those for hemodidalysis plus thiamin
Patients with cardiac cachexia on a loop diuretic should be evaluated for:
a. riboflavin status
b. acidosis
c. thaimin status
d. alkalosis
c. thaimin status
An appropriate menu for a Kosher meal is:
a. macaroni and cheese, green beans
b. roast beef, potato, vegetable, cream soup
c. veal parmesan, noodles, green beans
d. crabmeat salad, lettuce, milk
a. macaroni and cheese, green beans
kosher= no pork or shellfish, meat and dairy in same meal not allowed, leavened food is restricted during Passover
veal no= animals without cloven hooves and no not chew their cud are forbidden
A Hispanic women needs more calcium in her diet. What do you recommend?
a. milk
b. plantains
c. avocados
d. pinto beans
d. pinto beans
top sources of calcium besides dairy include seeds, beans, dark leafy greens, sardines, canned salmon, tofu
Which of the following would lacto-ovo-vegetarian not eat?
a. eggs
b. halibut
c. cheese
d. beans
b. halibut
Which provides the most vitamin A for a Mexican?
a. tortillas and refried beans
b. cantaloupe and squash
c. cheese
d. tortillas and milk
b. cantaloupe and squash
Vitamin A= yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, dark leafy greens, cantaloupe, fish, liver, fortified skim milk
Which snack would you not give to an infant?
a. yogurt
b. cheese sticks
c. graham crackers
d. grapes
d. grapes
Following an ileal resection, which supplements are recommended?
a. calcium, magnesium, zinc, fat-soluble vitamins
b. water-soluble vitamins, calcium and phosphorus
c. zinc, thiamin, iron
d. fat-soluble vitamins
a. calcium, magnesium, zinc, fat-soluble vitamins
ileum (bile salts and vitamin B12)
need to limit fat (malabsorption), use MCT (doesnt require bile salts), supplement with fat-soluble vitamins, Ca, Mg, Zn and parenteral B12
There is malabsorption of calcium, mg, and Zn with ileal resections.
An ileal resection can also lead to formation of renal oxylate stones
Which supplements are recommended with cirrhosis?
a. B complex, calcium, zinc, magnesium
b. fat-soluble vitamins and zinc
c. water-soluble vitamins and magnesium
d. chromium, zinc, riboflavin, thiamin
a. B complex, calcium, zinc, magnesium
Cirrhosis=
high protein, high calorie, moderate to low fat. low fiber if varices are present, low sodium if edema or ascites. Supplement with B complex, Vitamin C, K, Zn, Mg. monitor need for A and D
The nutrition prescription for an infant with phenylketonuria includes:
a. high phenylalanine, low tyrosine
b. low phenylalanine, high tyrosine
c. low phenylalanine, high isoleucine
d. low phenylalanine, high valine
b. low phenylalanine, high tyrosine
PKU= missing enzyme that converts phenylalanine into tyrosine.
tyrosine becomes a CONDITIONAL AMINO ACID
An infant with acute diarrhea should receive;
a. glucose and electrolytes only for the first 24 hours
b. half-strength formula until diarrhea stops
c. rehydration within 4-6 hours
d. formula that is low in fiber
c. rehydration within 4-6 hours