Questions 111-220 Flashcards
The diet for stomatitis is:
a- low fat, high carb, normal protein
b- avoid spices, very hot, very cold, sour, tart foods
c- high protein, high carb
d- liquids, mostly carbs
b- avoid spices, very hot, very cold, sour, tart foods
The BMI for a woman who is 5’7 and 148 pounds indicates:
a- underweight
b- normal weight
c- overweight
d- obese
b- normal weight
Which of the following is not a guideline for Medicaid?
I- low income
II- over age of 60 only
III- nutritional need
a- I
b- II, III
c- II
d- III
b- II, III (these are medicare)
Which survey is repeated every few years?
a- NHANES
b- WHO
c- Ten State
d- FAO
a- NHANES
The year 2010 Healthy People goals are an outgrowth of a report by:
a- ADA
b- surgeon general under HHS
c- WHO
d- FAO
b- surgeon general under HHS
An example of a “Healthy People” goal is:
a- decrease in saturated fat consumption
b- an increase in iron intake
c- decrease in infant mortality
d- increase in intake of complex carbohydrates
c- decrease in infant mortality
When a starved patient begins to eat, they might expect:
a- constipation
b- increased workload on the heart
c- lethargy
d- diarrhea
b- increased workload on the heart
Which of the following would be classified as NB in the NCP?
a- hypermetabolism
b- inadequate enteral intake
c- impaired ability to prepare foods
d- excessive protein intake
c- impaired ability to prepare foods
The immediate post-stress release of glucagon:
a- increases glucose uptake into cells
b- increases glucose release into bloodstream
c- increases insulin release
d- increases fluid and sodium excretion
b- increases glucose release into bloodstream
Which of the following is the appropriate diet for peritoneal dialysis?
a- .8g protein, 35 cal / kg
b- 2.0g protein, 30 cal / kg
c- 1.5g protein, 30 cal / kg
d- 1.0g protein, 35 cal / kg
c- 1.5g protein, 30 cal / kg
What is an example of a program that provides food to the needy?
a- food bank
b- food stamp program
c- child care program
d- WIC
a- food bank
Which formula is high in calories and low in protein?
a- AminAid
b- Osmolite
c- Sustacal
d- Jevity
a- AminAid
What is the goal of the Dietary Guidelines?
a- prevention of chronic disease
b- provide standard for food stamp allocation
c- provide standards for WIC
d- provide standards for EFNEP
a- prevention of chronic disease
If an IDDM tells you she eats meals on an irregular schedule, you should:
a- obtain more information about her usual habits
b- explain that insulin therapy is related to intake
c- do nothing if blood sugar levels are okay
d- ask her to complete a detailed food record
b- explain that insulin therapy is related to intake
The allowance for food stamps is based on:
a- average cost of food used by a family of the same size
b- USDA Thrifty Food Program
c- data from Congregate Meal Program
d- cost of the Basic Four
b- USDA Thrifty Food Program
A single man with two daughters age 10 and 11 is looking for aid. What program might provide assistance?
a- WIC
b- Food Stamps
c- Child Care Food Program
d- Headstart
b- Food Stamps
Why is an affluent couple (the man with diabetes, 67 years old, and the wife with a broken arm, 50 years of age) not eligible for Meals on Wheels?
a- she is too young
b- they are affluent
c- this program does not cater to special diets
d- they can leave the house
d- they can leave the house
Which is permitted on a diet which excludes gluten?
a- rye
b- corn
c- barely
d- wheat bread
b- corn
Which nutrients are involved in energy metabolism?
a- pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin
b- copper and zinc
c- pantothenic acid and biotin
d- folic acid and iron
c- pantothenic acid and biotin
Where can a pregnant teen learn to cook?
a- EFNEP
b- Child nutrition services
c- UNICEF
d- WIC
a- EFNEP
In metabolic acidosis, which of the following is involved?
a- excretion of potassium
b- excess calcium retention
c- excretion of sodium bicarbonate
d- excess calcium loss
c- excretion of sodium bicarbonate
How can you enhance usage of commodity foods from a food donation program?
a- teach food donation staff how to use the items
b- make a poster on usage
c- give each participant recipes using the food items
d- calculate the amounts of nutrients provided in the donated foods
c- give each participant recipes using the food items
A poor, healthy 19 year old mother is unsure how to feed her 4 year old child. Which program may offer her the most help?
a- EFNEP
b- WIC
c- HHS
d- CACFP
a- EFNEP
An athlete weighs more than the average person of his height. What should you do first?
a- put him on a slow weight reduction diet
b- examine other anthropometric measures
c- have him increase exercise
d- suggest he drink more water
b- examine other anthropometric measures
The most effective nutrition assessment method for large groups is the :
a- food diary
b- 24 hour recall
c- food frequency list
d- diet history
c- food frequency list
Which is the most appropriate bedtime snack for a diabetic on NPH insulin?
a- apple juice and crackers
b- graham crackers and diet soda
c- fresh fruit and crackers
d- cheese and crackers
d- cheese and crackers (NPH = intermediate, onset 1-2 hours)
What can be done to lower the respiratory quotient of a tube fed pulmonary patient?
a- add MCT oil to decrease energy required for growth
b- change type of fat to improve oxygen exchange
c- add carbohydrate to decrease the respiratory quotient
d- add a fat emulsion to replace some carbohydrate
d- add a fat emulsion to replace some carbohydrate
Which correlates best with energy intake?
a- lean body mass
b- tricep skinfold
c- BMI
d- body weight
d- body weight
Which of the following most affects osmolarity?
a- protein
b- sugar
c- electrolytes
d- fat
c- electrolytes
Which fiber is insoluble in water?
a- pectin
b- gums
c- hemicellulose
d- polysaccharides
c- hemicellulose
An infant wants a bottle at bedtime. You should counsel the parents to:
a- give the bottle only at bedtime
b- give the bottle only if the baby insists
c- only give milk in the bottle
d- only give water in the bottle
d- only give water in the bottle
A diabetic wants to exchange his bedtime snack of 8 ounces whole milk. What do you suggest?
a- 1 oz cheese and 1/2 cup orange juice
b- 2 graham crackers and 1/2 cup orange juice
c- 1 ounce cheese
d- 2 ounce cheese
a- 1 oz cheese and 1/2 cup orange juice
Which of the following may result in hypoalbuminemia?
a- amino acid supplementation prior to surgery
b- a high protein diet with inadequate water
c- providing only a 5% dextrose in water solution after stress
d- giving a trauma patient enteral feeding only
c- providing only a 5% dextrose in water solution after stress
A mother with 2 daughters, age 8 and 11, does not earn enough money to feed her family. Which program do you suggest?
a- WIC
b- Food Stamps
c- Child Care Food Program
d- Medicaid
b- Food Stamps
Which drink would a Mormon choose?
a- cola
b- 7 up
c- tea
d- coffee
b- 7 up (???)
What section of the intestine is most likely to be involved in Crohns disease?
a- ileum
b- jejunum
c- duodenum
d- appendix
a- ileum
Which of the following would be classified as NC in the NCP?
a- inadequate vitamin intake
b- limited access to food
c- swallowing difficulty
d- inappropriate intake of food fats
c- swallowing difficulty
An infants failure to thrive can be seen in:
a- their behavior
b- comparison with growth charts
c- weight for height
d- height for age
b- comparison with growth charts
Which of the following has the fewest calories?
a- plain hamburger on a bun
b- chefs salad with dressing
c- green salad with Thousand Island, and shredded cheese
d- fried fish sandwich
a- plain hamburger on a bun
Which of the following indicates protein calorie malnutrition?
a- creatinine height index of 93%
b- height for weight ratio of 89%
c- tricep skinfold and arm muscle circumference of 79%
d- serum albumin of 4.5, transferrin of 410
c- tricep skinfold and arm muscle circumference of 79%
A child with AIDS needs a high calorie and _____ intake.
a- megadose vitamins
b- high protein
c- low fat
d- low residue
b- high protein
An appropriate measurement of iron status in a local community is:
a- serum iron
b- transferrin
c- TIBC
d- hematocrit
d- hematocrit
Which of the following may help decrease cavities?
a- raisins
b- carrots
c- cheese
d- yogurt
c- cheese
Which test helps you determine if a diabetic has been following his diet?
a- blood glucose
b- urine ketones
c- glycosylated hemoglobin
d- urine sugar
c- glycosylated hemoglobin