Final Exam- Hesc 109 Flashcards
Regular physical activity helps protect against:
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A. kidney disease, obesity and anemia
B. allergies, cancer and hypertension
C. Type 1 diabetes, Crohn’s disease and heart disease
D. Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers
D. Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some Cancers
Possible consequences of GERD include all except:
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A. esophageal stricture
B. esophagitis
C. Barrett’s esophagus
D. h. pylori infection
D. H. Pyloric infection
Logic: infection by h. pylori is a majordeterminant of chronic active gastritis. Also, a major causative organism of peptic ulcer disease.
The main dietary recommendation for people with gastritis or PUD is to consume foods that:
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A. are well tolerated and do not cause discomfort
B. increase stomach acid
C. promote healing of mucosal lining
D increase in lean tissue mass
A. are well tolerated and do not cause discomfort
An elderly patient with constipation should be encouraged to:
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A. gradually add high-fiber foods to the diet
B. consume a diet high in protein and fluids
C. eliminate gas-forming foods to the diet
D. consume a low-fat diet
A. gradually add high- fiber food to the diet.
A patient with Crohn’s disease may develop all of the following nutrition problems, except:
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A. dumping syndrome
B. vitamin B12 deficiency
C. fat malabsorption
D. anemia
B. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Ulcerative colitis may most commonly afflicts which region of the digestive tract?
Group of answer choices
A. rectum and colon
B. stomach and duodenum
C. monst regions of the GI tract can be affected
D. ilium, rectum and colon
A. rectum and colon
Lactose intolerance is a direct consequence of:
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A. insufficient lactase
B. fluid imbalance
C. pancreatic dysfunction
D. milk allergy
D. insufficient lactase
The majority of chronic pancreatitis cases can be attributed to:
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A. hyperthyroidism
B. alcohol abuse
C. elevated cholesterol levels
D. viral infection
B. Alcohol Abuse
The most common diet for a person with Cystic Fibrosis is:
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A. fat-controlled diet
B. high calorie high protein diet
C. sodium restricted
D. high-fiber diet
B. High Calorie High Protein Diet
A person with Celiac disease must avoid products containing:
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A. corn, rice and rye
B. lactose
C. sucrose
D. wheat, rye and barley
D. Wheat, rye, barley
A complication of cirrhosis that contributes to the development of ascites is:
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A. insulin resistance
B. portal hypertension
C. elevated albumin levels
D. bile obstruction
B. Portal Hypertension
With respect to protein intake, patients with hepatic encephalopathy should:
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A. restrict protein intake to avoid elevations in serum ammonia
B. consume a high-protein intake
C. replace trans fat with saturated fats
D. spread protein intake evenly throughout the day
D. spread protein intake evenlythroughout the day
Mr. Smith experiences difficulty swallowing, mouth pain and loss of appetite as a consequence of his illness. Mr. Smith is at risk for malnutrition due to:
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A. decreased metabolism
B. increased stomach acid production
C. reduced food intake
D.. altered digestion and absorption
C. reduced food intake
Which dietary assessment method does a Dietitian use to conduct a calorie count?
Group of answer choices
A. direct observation
B. food frequency questionnaire
C. food record
D. 24-hour recall interview
A. Direct Observation
The nutrition care process is a systematic approach for:
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A. identifying the nutrient content of foods
B. conducting a nutrition screening
C. ordering therapeutic diets
D. identifying and meeting the nutritional needs of a patient
D. Identifying and meeting the nutritional need of a patient.
