MNT Quiz Questions Flashcards
Nutrition screening assesses nutritional ____, whereas nutrition assessment determines nutritional ______
risk; status
The purpose of nutrition screening
to identify patients who are at risk of malnutrition and who require additional assessment
Which of the following are NOT included in a Nutrition-Focused Past Medical History:
A. demographic data
B. cheif complaint
C. PMH (past medical history)
D. all of the above are included in a Nutrition-Focused Past Medical History
D
Which of the following is the correct definition for acute-disease or injury-associated malnutrition?
A. inflammation is chronic and of mild-to-moderate degree
B. inflammation is acute and of severe degree
C. starvation without inflammation
D. none of the above
B
The screening of patients in a clinical setting is similar to that of a community setting
True or False?
False
Which is a “quick and easy” screening tool intended for use during admission to an acute care facility and is based on the following 3 questions:
-Did you lose weight unintentionally?
-Did you experience decreased appetite over the last month?
-Did you use supplemental drinks or tube feeding in the last month?
A. MST (Malnutrition Screening Tool)
B. MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool)
C. NRS-2002 (Nutritional Risk Screening)
D. SNAQ (Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire)
D
Nutrition screening tools should include dynamic parameters over static parameters
True or False?
True
Which of the following is most frequently used for institutionalized geriatric patients?
A. MNA (Mini-Nutrition Assessment)
B. NRS-2002 (Nutrition Risk Screening)
C. MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool)
D. SNAQ (Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire)
A
Which is a screening tool intended for use in the community setting, with the following parameters: unintentional weight loss, body mass index (BMI), and presence of an acute illness that may affect dietary intake?
A. MNA (Mini-Nutrition Assessment)
B. NRS-2002 (Nutrition Risk Screening)
C. MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool)
D. SNAQ (Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire)
C
Malnutrition has been shown to worsen clinical outcomes and to increase morbidity, mortality, and complication rates and therefore:
A. decrease costs
B. decrease hospital length of stay
C. increase costs
D. decrease re-admission rates
C
Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indicator of acute malnutrition
True or False?
False
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of BMI?
A. BMI does not reflect fluid overload/edema
B. BMI does not reflect unintensional weight loss
C. BMI does not reflect food intake
D. All of the above are limitations of BMI
D
Which of the following is NOT a measured component of body composition?
A. Muscle mass
B. Sarcopenic adiposity
C. Fat mass
D. Bone mineral mass
B
Which of the following is the gold standard for measuring body composition?
A. BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
B. Anthropometrics
C. DXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
D. CHI (Creatine Height Index)
C
Which of the following methods for measurements can provide body composition estimates at a low cost?
A. BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
B. Anthropometrics
C. DXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
D. CHI (Creatine Height Index)
A
Which of the following is a self-reported weight value which is the weight the individual has weighed for the majority of their adult life?
A. DBW (Dry Body Weight)
B. IBW (Ideal Body Weight)
C. UBW (Usual Body Weight)
D. ABW (Actual Body Weight)
C
A patient states that their UBW is 152 lbs. Their weight in the clinic is 61 kg. What is the patient’s %UBW and %Weight Change?
A. 40% usual body weight; 60% weight change
B. 88% usual body weight; 12% weight change
C. 60% usual body weight; 40% weight change
D. 12% usual body weight; 88% weight change
B
A patient that is 72 inches tall weighs 287 lbs. What is their Adjusted Body Weight?
A. 287 lbs
B. 187 lbs
C. 162 lbs
D. 193 lbs
D
A WHR of greater than or equal to ____ in women and ____ in men is associagted with an increased risk of cardio-metabolic complications.
A. 40 inches; 34 inches
B. 34 inches; 40 inches
C. 0.85; 0.9
D. 0.9; 0.85
C
Which of the following is the most common skin-fold measure used for nutrition assessment?
A. Tricep
B. Subscapular
C. Bicep
D. Suprailiac
A
The diet history is useful for providing average macronutrient and micronutrient intakes, as well as a depiction of general variety and eating patterns.
True or False?
True
Limitations of a 24-Hour Dietary Recall include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Underestimation of portion sizes
B. Reliance on respondent memory
C. Low respondent burden
D. May not represent a typical day
C
A calorie count is associated with a low client burden and increased staff burden in the clinical setting.
True or False?
True
Which of the following dietary assessment methods would be appropriate for gathering dietary data for large groups of individuals for observation or surveys?
A. All of the above would be equally appropriate
B. FFQ (Food Frequency Questionnaire)
C. 24-Hour Dietary Recall
D. Food Records Diary
B
Which of the following is NOT included in a Food/Nutrition Related History?
A. Food intake
B. Cultural background
C. Physical activity
D. All of the above should be included
D
Wearable monitoring devices for dietary intake:
A. Takes photos of food and sends to a dietitian
B. Inserts required data into a web page, smartphone, or app
C. Cannot provide information on food quality
D. None of the above related to wearable monitoring devices
C
Novel technologies (apps, wearable devices, computer-aided assessment, etc) for dietary assessment appear valid at the individual level rather than the population level.
True or False?
False
An important limitation that may skew dietary assessment results when monitoring athletes intake through diet tracking/self monitoring is:
A. Athletes may be too busy to track their foods
B. Athletes may not be able to recall all the foods they ate in a day
C. Athletes may improve or alter their food choices when tracking food
D. Results may over-estimate how much the athlete actually eats
C
Which of the following is a prospective method for measuring dietary intake?
A. FFQ (Food Frequency Questionnair)
B. 24-Hour Dietary Recall
C. Diet History
D. Food Diary
D
When completing food diaries, about ____% of respondents under-report true intake and energy intake is underreported by ____%
A. 10%; 50%
B. 15%; 30%
C. 50%; 10%
D. 30%; 15%
D
Electrolyte imbalances in the body are most commonly caused by changes/shifts in fluid balance (i.e. over hydration, dehydration, excessive fluid losses).
True of False?
True
Which three laboratory measures are most important to monitor and will be low during refeeding syndrome?
A. Potassium, Chloride, Magnesium
B. Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorous
C. Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
D. Chloride, Sodium, Phosphorous
C
Which of the following fasting glucose levels would indicate a possible diabetes diagnosis?
A. 130 mg/dL
B. 70 mg/dL
C. 95 mg/dL
D. 105 mg/dL
A
>126 mg/dL
HgA1C (Hemoglobin A1C) represents the patient’s average glucose levels over the past 30 days.
True or False?
False
HgA1C represents the patient’s average glucose levels over the past 3 mo
If an individual’s urinary nitrogen excretion is higher than nitrogen intake, this individual is in:
A. Negative nitrogen balance
B. Nitrogen balance
C. Positive nitrogen balance
A
One would expect to see ____ increase during inflammation and ____ decrease during inflammation.
A. pre-albumin; CRP
B. CRP; pre-albumin
C. pre-albumin; albumin
D. albumin; pre-albumin
B
The enzyems ALT, AST, and ASP will all be found to be ____ in liver dysfunction
A. normal
B. depressed
C. elevated
D. none of the above
C
____ represents RBC (red blood cell) size and can help differentiate between normocytic, megaloblastic, and microcytic anemia.
A. MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
B. Hct (Hematocrit)
C. RBC Cound (Red Blood Cell Count)
D. MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)
A
B12 and B9 can mask iron deficiency anemia.
True or False?
True
Albumin, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and electrolytes may all be elevated during times of dehydration.
True or False?
True
High serum levels may decrease the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) and risk of relapse and legions; thus, status of this nutrient should be checked regularly
A. Vitamin B12
B. Vitamin B6
C. Essential fatty acids, including Omega 3 fatty acids
D. Vitamin D
D
Using the IDDSI complete framework, which level would describe a food that can be eaten with a fork or spoon, with no separate thin liquid, and may have small lumps visible within the food?
A. Level 4 Pureed
B. Level 5 Minced & Moist
C. Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized
D. Level 7 Regular, Easy to Chew
B
A patient who only sees half of her plate could have a diagnosis of (=has blindness for one half of the field of vision):
A. Hemiparesis
B. Hemianopsia
C. Neglect
D. Otorrhea
B
What is the most likely cause of weight loss in a patient with amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
A. Environmental toxins that result in malabsorption and malnutrition
B. The loss of spinal motor neurons causing progressive denervation of skeletal muscles, resulting in decreased physical activity
C. Chewing difficulties and dysphagia resulting in decreased oral intake as well as a hypermetbaolic status and increased resting energy expenditure
D. The selective death of motor neurons resulting in progressive muscle weakness
C
Who an prescribe a National Dysphagia Diet/IDDSI level for a patient?
A. Physical therapist
B. Registered Dietitian
C. Speech pathologist
D. B & C
E. All of the above
C
What is the most significant risk factor for stroke?
A. Coronary Heart Disease
B. Diabetes
C. Hypertension
D. Advancing age
D
During which phase of swallowing is gagging, choking, and nasopharyngeal regurgitation most likely?
A. Oral phase
B. Pharyngeal phase
C. Esophageal phase
D. None of the above
B
Which dietary pattern has been shown to be effective at reducing cardiovascular events including stroke:
A. The Atkins Diet
B. The Ketogenic Diet
C. The Mediterranean Diet
D. The Choose My Plate guidelines published by the USDA
C
A patient with Parkinson’s Disease who is taking L-dopa medication therapy needs to be aware of potential drug-nutrient interactions with which of the following nurients?
A. Fiber
B. Niacin
C. Protein
D. Vitamin B12
C
A commercial thickener containing ____ is a good option for adjusting liquid consistencies because it does not contribute additional energy and is esentially tasteless.
A. Dry milk powder
B. Infant cereals
C. Corn startch
D. Xanthan gum
D
All of the following are true regarding functional medicine except:
A. It is practiced by medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioners, and dietitians
B. It uses an Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy (IFMNT) approach instead of the standard Nutrition Care Process model
C. It shifts the focus from disease management to a patient-centered, individualized approach
D. It involves assessing dietary intake, hormones and neurotransmitters, markers of oxidative stress, environmental exposures, immune function, and psychological and spiritual health
B
According to the FDA, dietary supplements:
A. Can contain unapproved ingredients such as cortisol, estroge, or thyroid hormone
B. Can contain phytochemicals, probiotics, macronutrients, and vitamins and minerals
C. Can be taken intranasally, transdermally, or as a suppository
D. Are intended to replace the nutritional value received from diet
B
Which population(s) may be more likely to need Vitamin D supplementation? Select all that apply
A. Those with alcoholism
B. Older adults
C. People with dark pigmented skin
D. Adolescent females
B & C
Megadoses of which of the following may cause adverse effects:
A. Retinol (Vitamin A)
B. Niacin
C. Pyridoxine
D. A & C
E. All of the above
E
According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, dietary supplements are considered drugs.
True or False?
False
they are considered food
Which of the following would be a structure function claim allowed on a dietary supplement label?
A. Prevents heart disease
B. Lowers blood sugar
C. Causes substantial weight loss
D. Supports strong bones
D