Module 4: Quiz Flashcards
A medical assistant is reviewing dietary minerals with a patient. The assistant should identify which of the following minerals as being essential for blood coagulation?
(A) Iron
(B) Magnesium
(C) Calcium
(D) Potassium
(C) Calcium
A medical assistant is collecting information from a patient prior to a physical examination. Which of the following details disclosed by the patient should the assistant recognize as an indication of bulimia nervosa?
(A) Laxative use
(B) Ritualistic behavior
(C) Starvation
(D) Counting calories
(A) Laxative use
Which of the following foods should a medical assistant recommend to a patient who needs to increase her dietary intake of vitamin A?
(A) Blueberries
(B) Potatoes
(C) Oranges
(D) Cauliflower
(C) Oranges
A medical assistant is reviewing nutritional guidelines with a patient who is following a high-protein diet. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
(A) “An increased intake of sodium is necessary to metabolize protein.”
(B) “Without sufficient carbohydrates and fat, the body will burn protein for energy.”
(C) “The body uses dietary fiver to rebuild muscle.”
(D) “Half of your daily caloric intake should consist of protein.”
(B) “Without sufficient carbohydrates and fat, the body will burn protein for energy.”
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following manifestations differentiates binge eating disorder from bulimia nervosa?
(A) Chronic overeating
(B) Avoiding self-induced vomiting
(C) Losing weight
(D) Buying large amounts of food
(B) Avoiding self-induced vomiting
A medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods should the assistant recommend?
(A) Chicken breast
(B) Cottage cheese
(C) Eggs
(D) Apples
(D) Apples
A medical assistant is reviewing a daily diet with a patient. Which of the following foods should the assistant recommend to help the patient increase his intake of vitamin D?
(A) Beans
(B) Fish
(C) Rice
(D) Nuts
(B) Fish
A medical assistant is reviewing the dietary intake of a patient who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following foods should the assistant remind the patient to reduce or avoid?
(A) Cream cheese
(B) Green beans
(C) Grilled chicken
(D) Black coffee
(A) Cream cheese
A medical assistant is explaining how to understand nutritional information on food labels to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make?
(A) “Your standard calorie consumption per day should be less than 1000 calories.”
(B) “The ingredients are listed in ascending order of weight.”
(C) “The amount of each nutrient is expressed in weight per serving and as a percentage of the daily value.”
(D) “Sugar alcohol is a required component of a food label.”
(C) “The amount of each nutrient is expressed in weight per serving and as a percentage of the daily value.”
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an examination. Which of the following findings should the assistant recognize as an indication of anorexia nervosa?
(A) Protruding bones
(B) Reports of painful menstrual periods
(C) Reports of constant hunger
(D) Erosion of tooth enamel
(A) Protruding bones
To avoid having patients underestimate the specific amount of nutrients in a food product, a medical assistant should remind patients to check which of the following labeling components?
(A) Percent of daily value
(B) Total amount of caloric intake per day
(C) Ingredient order
(D) Serving size
(D) Serving size
A medical assistant is providing patient education on bone loss and calcium regulation. Which of the following supplements should the assistant recommend for the patient?
(A) Vitamin A
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Vitamin D
(D) Vitamin E
(C) Vitamin D
A medical assistant is teaching a patient about the major food groups. Which of the following information about grains should the assistant include?
(A) Grains help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
(B) Grains help maintain body heat
(C) Grains help regulate muscle activity and heart rhythm
(D) Grains help prevent and manage constipation
(D) Grains help prevent and manage constipation
A medical assistant is providing teaching to a patient about the importance of water intake. Which of the following information should the assistant include?
(A) It is important to drink at least 1 L of water daily
(B) Water provides minimal nutritional value for the body
(C) Severe dehydration can cause an increase in blood volume
(D) Water helps regulate body temperature
(D) Water helps regulate body temperature
A medical assistant is educating a patient about how to interpret food labels. The assistant should inform the patient that the FDA requires nutrition labels to include measurements of which of the following nutritional elements?
(A) Cholesterol
(B) Xylitol
(C) Thiamine
(D) Polyunsaturated fat
(A) Cholesterol
