Nutrition care part 1 Flashcards
The diet for hepatic coma is low in protein due to:
a. low ammonia levels
b. high cholesterol levels
c. high ammonia levels
d. high LDL
c. high ammonia levels
Iron deficiency anemia has the following characteristics:
a. large cells laden with hemoglobin, hypochromic, microcytic
b. small, pale cells, hypochromic, microcytic
c. large cells laden with hemoglobin, macrocytic, megaloblastic
d. small, pale cells, macrocytic megaloblastic
b. small, pale cells, hypochromic, microcytic
A patient is on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. What advice should you offer?
a. increase fluid intake
b. decrease the intake of complex carbs
d. decrease fluid intake
d. decrease the intake of saturated fats
a. increase fluid intake
Research suggests that in order to guard against cancer you should ingest:
a. carotene and vitamin C
b. vitamins C and B12
c. protein and vitamin A
d. vitamins E and K
a. carotene and vitamin C
A patient with hepatitis needs a high protein intake. Besides helping the liver to regerenate, wht other purpose is served?
a. it helps increase iron absorption
b. restores glycogen reserves
c. helps prevent fatty liver
d. help prevent necrosis of the liver
c. helps prevent fatty liver
Before discontinuing a parenteral feeding, provide enteral support to prevent:
a. development of a fatty liver
b. ketoacidosis
c. hypoglycemia
d. hepatic encephalopathy
c. hypoglycemia
Which of the following should a patient with hypoalbuminemia, low hemoglobin, high ammonia, abnormal liver function tests and ascites have for lunch?
a. 4 oz cottage cheese
b. 1 ounce cheddar cheese
c. 1 ounce roast beef
d. 1 ounce cold cuts
c. 1 ounce roast beef
Which infant is at the greatest risk?
a. 20 lbs hemoglobin 10
b. 22 lbs hemoglobin 10.5
c. 19 lbs hemoglobin 11
d. 30 lbs hemoglobin 9
d. 30 lbs hemoglobin 9
The NHANES study looks at which parameters?
a. nutritional
b. nutritional, clincial
c. nutritional, biochemical
d. nutritional, clinical, biochemical
d. nutritional, clinical, biochemical
The additive influence of foods and constituents which when eaten have a beneficial effect on health refers to:
a. nutraceuticals
b. food synergy
c. positive corollaries
d. medical foods
b. food synergy
What is included in the study of demographics?
age and sex of individuals, population statistics
A female, 5’7’’ tall, weighs 115 lbs. Six months agon she weighted 130 lbs. What is her percent of ideal body weight?
a. 85%
b. 83%
c. 81%
d. 87%
a. 85%
A PEG feeding would be useful in a patient with:
a. head or neck cancer who will not be able to eat normally for weeks
b. short bowel syndrome
c. duodenal ulcers
d. pancreatitis
a. head or neck cancer who will not be able to eat normally for weeks
Which anthropometric measurements are useful in assessing adults?
a. triceps skinfold, head circumference, arm muscle circumference
b. head circumference, arm muscle circumference, height, weight
c. serum albumin, triceps skinfold
d. triceps skinfold, arm muscle circumberence, height, weight
d. triceps skinfold, arm muscle circumberence, height, weight
Following a cholecystectomy, bile is produced by the:
a. pancreas
b. liver
c. spleen
d. portal vein
b. liver
Which of the following best reflects protein status?
a. serum albumin
b. serum transferrin
c. retinol-binding protein
d. prealbumin
d. prealbumin
serum albumin- 3.5-5.0
hypoalbuminemia associated with edema, surgery. levels above normal likely due to dehydrateion. NOT reflect current protein intake
serum transferrin->= 200 mg/dl
rises with iron deficiency
retinol-binding protein- 3-6 mg/dl
circulateds with prealbumin, shortest 1/2 life (12 hrs). binds and transports retinol
Which government agency would you contact regarding food distribution?
a. USDA
b. FDA
c. HHS
d. FTC
a. USDA
Which of the following may be the cause of loose stools in a tube fed patient?
I. feeding was administered at too rapid a rate
II. the osmolality of the feeding was too low
III. patient is constipated
IV. inadequate amount of intestinal surface area
a. I
b. I, II
c. II, III
d. I, IV
d. I, IV
Which of the following should be included in the diet for celiac disease?
I. decrease intake of eggs II. use potato and rice flour III IM vitamin B12 and iron IV. low calorie, high fat, high protein
a. II, III
b. III, IV
c. I, II, IV
d. II, IV
a. II, III
A vegan is allergic to milk. Which nutrients would you expect might be deficient in her intake?
a. protein, calories
b. vitamin B12, D
c. vitamin C, calcium
d. vitamin A, D
b. vitamin B12, D
An alcoholic patient has a low serum albumin, low hemoglobin, high ammonia, abnormal liver function tests and ascites. Why is he on a 500 mg sodium diet?
a. secondary renal failure
b. hypoaldosteronsim
c. hypoalbuminemia
d. hyperammonemia
c. hypoalbuminemia
Nutritional prescription for a patient with cardiac cachexia includes:
a. < 1 liter fluid, low sodium
b. low sodium, low saturated fat, low cholesterol, high-calorie
c. restricted calorie, .8 g protein/kg, fluid restriction
d. normal protein, follow DASH diet
b. low sodium, low saturated fat, low cholesterol, high-calorie
An example of a positive nutrition care outcome is:
a. increased intake of foods high in iron and vitamin C
b. increase in the number of participants in a weight management class
c. increase in physician referrals to the outpatient department
d. decrease in the number of complaints regarding low sodium meals
a. increased intake of foods high in iron and vitamin C
When assessing nutritional status, which would be the most beneficial?
a. 24 hour recall, history of weight changes
b. medical history, diet order, socioeconomic status
c. clinical observation, weight status, cultural habits
d. diet intake info, clinical data, laboratory data
d. diet intake info, clinical data, laboratory data
A single 19 year old female is 6 months pregnant. She has not gained any weight and has not seen a physician. Hemoglobin is 9. Hematocrit is 30. What is the most important recommendation for her?
a. see a physcian immediately
b. apply for WIC immediately
c. join a teenage pregnancy support group
d. begin taking iron supplements
a. see a physcian immediately
Hormones that control blood pressure and blood components are produced in:
a. heart
b. liver
c. kidneys
d. lungs
c. kidneys
Which set of conditions is most commonly seen in American children?
a. obesity, dental caries, anemia
b. hypertension, dental caries, rickets
c. hyperkinesis, anemia, dental caries
d. diabetes, obesity, anemia
a. obesity, dental caries, anemia