Practice Questions 5-6

Question 1

When teaching about DRI’s what are the 4 reference sets?

Answer 1

1. EAR
2. AI
3. UL
4. AMDR

Question 2

Which of the following recommendations can a nurse make to help a patient make the best choices when eating fast food?

Answer 2

Occasionally it is acceptable

Question 3

Which is an effective, health promoting diet based on scientific data?

Answer 3

Mediterranean Diet

Question 4

DRIs are to guide nutrtion for a population whereas Daily Values are meant to be used by individuals

Answer 4

True

Question 5

All claims on supplement label must be approved by the FDA?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Dietary Guidelines have changed over time, how?

Answer 6

Guidelines are changing to be more of a holistic ( well rounded ) eating pattern

Question 7

Tips on preventing foodborne illness?

Answer 7

Keep food preparation knives seperate for each food

Question 8

The nurse is taking report for all clients assigned that shift. One client is a 27-year-old practicing Hindu. When breakfast is delivered, it is noted that there is bacon on the tray. What would be the most client-centered action to take?

Answer 8

Ask the client if bacon is acceptable on the meal tray.

Question 9

On food labels, ingredients are listed in order of

Answer 9

weight, from greatest to least contribution

Question 10

Recommendations from other Health Agencies (for example, American Cancer Society) are usually similar to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The Upper Tolerable Limit (UL) is the same for all vitamins and minerals.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are easier to grow, but cannot also be healthier at the same time.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

The nurse is assessing a client who has attended a clinic three times with the complaint of constipation. The client reports eating fast food 5-6 times per week. The client most likely has a diet low in which of the following nutrients?

Answer 13

Fiber

Question 14

Part of the Dietary Reference Intakes is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). Which of the following would be the correct explanation for the nurse to provide the client regarding these amounts?

Answer 14

The UL is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects.

Question 15

Nutrition Facts information (such as calories) can deviate up to 20% in either direction.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

The nurse is aware that there are different categories for food. While conducting an assessment with a new client, it is explained that peripheral foods are eaten sporadically. What are these foods typically based on?

Answer 16

Personal preference

Question 17

During the nutrition class, the nurse asks one of the students to describe the Estimated Average Requirement ( EAR ). The student has answered correctly by stating which of the following?

Answer 17

EAR is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement of half of healthy people in a lifestyle or gender group.

Question 18

The Dietary Guidelines for American are published every …… year and are intended for people …..

Answer 18

1. 5
2. Individuals aged 2 and older

Question 19

When considering what to include in teaching about the strongest influence on eating habits, the nurse should include information that is specific to which of the following?

Answer 19

Religion

Question 20

A client is adhering to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges ( AMDR ) in his diet. He knows that adhering to the AMDR has been associated with which of the following?

Answer 20

A possible decrease in chronic disease

Question 21

In looking at options while eating away from home, which of the following would be the healthiest option?

Answer 21

Baked chicken, salad, steamed broccoli, fruit cup

Question 22

If someone asks you what “ Pareve” means what would you say?

Answer 22

Dairy Free

Question 23

Which of the following health claim has significant scientific agreement?

Answer 23

Diets high in fruits and veggies decrease cancer risk…
Meditereanian

Question 24

Which of the following statements regarding fad diet is true?

Answer 24

Results are temporary and a person usually gains the weight back, if not more

Question 25

You note a new client is Seventh-Day Adventist. Which of the following should the nurse verify if the client will want noted for his diet?

Answer 25

No meat, meat products

Question 26

New nutrition fact labels were forced to enlarge the font size for calories and remove the amount of “added sugars”

Answer 26

False

Question 27

A client is a healthy 19 yr old who is interested in maintaining a healthy weight by following a 2000 calorie diet. How many ounce eqaivalents of grains should he have a day?

Answer 27

6 ounce equivalents

Question 28

Strongly Regulated to Regulated

Answer 28

1. Nutrition Facts
2. Nutrition Labels
3. Health Claims
4. Structure / Function Claims

Question 29

Which of following is true about food habits?

Answer 29

Religion has the greatest impact

Question 30

DRI and DV

Answer 30

Follow a 2000 calorie diet

Question 31

Which of the following establishes population of a wide average requirement used by nutrition researchers and policy makers?

Answer 31

EAR

Question 32

A client comes in complaining of vomiting, diarrhea and mild fever. The client reports he was eating at a salad bar. What is the cause?

Answer 32

Norovirus

Question 33

Which is the best Myplate option?

Answer 33

1 cup yogurt, fresh strawberries, hard boiled egg, herbal tea, 1 slide 8 grain toast

Question 34

Nutritional risk for Dietary Acculutartion

Answer 34

Greater risk of chronic illness and obesity

Question 35

Which of the following establishes population- wide average requirmenets used by nutrition researchers and policy makers?

Answer 35

Recommended Dietary Allowances ( RDA )

Question 36

My plate is apporaite for which age demographic?

Answer 36

2 and up

Question 37

Islams avoid what food?

Answer 37

Pork