Questions 331-431 Flashcards
You have determined that an infant should take 340 calories/24 hours. How many ounces of milk should be given to the baby every 6 hours?
a- 2 oz
b- 3 oz
c- 3.5 oz
d- 4.5 oz
d- 4.5 oz (need 85 cal every 6 hours)
Which of the following self-assessment tools would be given to clients prior to screening at a congregate meal site?
a- PEACH survey
b- DETERMINE checklist
c- NSI Level 1 screen
d- NSI Level 2 screen
b- DETERMINE checklist
A Crohn’s patient who was previously well-nourished has a fever and ileus 7 days PO. Which feeding method should you recommend?
a- central venous hyperalimentation
b- full liquids
c- peripheral IV infusion
d- half strength tube feeding
c- peripheral IV infusion (ileus)
A clinical dietitian has successfully met an indicator for 6 months. The next step should be to:
a- establish a new indicator
b- report the successful completion of intervention
c- evaluate the need to continue monitoring the indicator
d- evaluate the need to revise the standard of care
c- evaluate the need to continue monitoring the indicator
A nephrotic syndrome patient with edema has a serum albumin level that continues to fall. Recognize that:
a- liver dysfunction is causing decreased albumin synthesis
b- volume overload has diluted the albumin
c- the patient is getting sicker and eating less
d- protein is being lost in the urine
d- protein is being lost in the urine
Intervention by a Dietitian conducting nutrition assessment is best determined by:
a- patients medical history
b- patients diagnosis
c- the case mix of the patient population
d- results of nutrition screening
d- results of nutrition screening
The best way to justify continuation of WIC would be to show improvement in:
a- the number of participants enrolled
b- the infant morbidity rate
c- maternal weight gains during pregnancy
d- infant head circumference
b- the infant morbidity rate
A patient with severe acute pancreatitis experiences nausea and vomiting and requires 2500 calories / day. Which of the following would you recommend?
a- 3000cc of a 1 cal/cc tube feeding through jejunum
b- 1500cc of a 2 cal/cc NG tube feeding
c- 1000cc of D50W, 1000cc of 7% AA, 650cc of 20% lipids
d- 1000cc of D50W, 1000cc of 7% AA, 500cc of 10% lipids
d- 1000cc of D50W, 1000cc of 7% AA, 500cc of 10% lipids
Roman catholic dietary laws state that fish is:
a- to be served every Friday all year
b- to be served on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
c- to be served on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent
d- no longer required on Fridays
c- to be served on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent
A normal pregnancy requires supplementation of:
a- iron
b- Vit C, calcium, iron
c- iron and folic acid
d- calcium and zinc
c- iron and folic acid
Which condition benefits from the use of indirect calorimetry?
a- post-gastrectomy
b- patient receiving chemotherapy
c- patient with third degree burns
d- post surgical patient
c- patient with third degree burns
A Rabbi is admitted to the hospital. What question will he ask the dietitian?
a- What time are meals served?
b- Who cooks the food?
c- What is the mixture of foods in combination dishes?
d- Where will he eat?
c- What is the mixture of foods in combination dishes? (cant mix certain foods)
Which of the following statements about cows milk is true?
I- it is high in protein II- it creates high solute load
III- it is low in iron and vitamin C
a- I
b- I, III
c- II, III
d- all of the above
d- all of the above
A patient on parenteral nutrition is to be transitioned to enteral feeding. He should receive:
a- half strength EN initially
b- half strength and then 3/4 strength EN
c- half strength EN with low osmolality
d- full strength EN at a low rate
d- full strength EN at a low rate (low rate is key)
A patient on a full liquid diet should not receive:
a- sherbet
b- strained cereal
c- pureed fruit
d- margarine
b- strained cereal
What is the best practical way to measure energy balance?
a- evaluate weight gain and loss
b- utilize food intake records
c- use activity factors
d- calculate number of calories consumed
a- evaluate weight gain and loss
Infants should be given solid foods at:
a- 1-3 months
b- 3-4 months
c- 5-8 months
d- 10-12 months
c- 5-8 months
Iron preparations should be taken:
a- before meals
b- on an empty stomach
c- with meals
d- before bedtime
c- with meals (enhance absorption)
An appropriate menu for a Kosher meal is:
a- macaroni and cheese, green beans
b- roast beef, potato, veg, cream soup
c- veal parmesan, noodles, green beans
d- crabmeat salad, lettuce, milk
a- macaroni and cheese, green beans (no dairy + meat)
A hispanic woman needs more calcium in her diet, what do you recommend?
a- milk
b- plantains
c- avocados
d- pinto beans
d- pinto beans
Which of the following would lacto-ovo vegetarian not eat?
a- eggs
b- halibut
c- cheese
d- beans
b- halibut
Which provides the most Vitamin A for a Mexican?
a- tortillas and refried beans
b- cantaloupe and squash
c- cheese
d- tortillas and milk
b- cantaloupe and squash
Which snack would you not give to an infant?
a- yogurt
b- cheese sticks
c- graham crackers
d- grapes
d- grapes (why?)
Which hormone is involved in developing the placenta?
a- progesterone
b- estrogen
c- lactogen
d- testosterone
a- progesterone
Which supplements should you give to a breast-fed baby?
a- vit D and flouride
b- flouride
c- vit D
d- Vit A and C
a- vit D and flouride
Which is the most useful for evaluating recent under-nutrition or over-nutrition?
a- height for age
b- weight for height
c- weight for age
d- length for weight
b- weight for height
Which is the least useful evaluation tool in a community assessment program?
a- height for age
b- weight for height
c- weight for age
d- length for weight
c- weight for age (dont know height!)
A child is below the 5th percentile weight for height. What can be said about the child?
a- child is tall for their age
b- child has a disease that inhibits growth
c- it is an indication of long term under nutrition
d- it is an indication of recent under nutrition
d- it is an indication of recent under nutrition
What would you first advise a constipated patient to do?
a- take mild laxative
b- eat less fat
c- increase fluids and fiber
d- eat more protein
c- increase fluids and fiber
A patient with dysphagia waiting for a swallow test may receive:
a- thick liquids
b- thin liquids
c- peripheral parenteral nutrition
d- parenteral nutrition
a- thick liquids (remember not thin)
At what age should children be measured standing up?
a- 6 months
b- 12 months
c- 18 months
d- 24 months
d- 24 months
What is normal weight gain during the first trimester?
a- 1-2 lb
b- 2-5 lb
c- 5-8 lb
d- 8-10 lb
b- 2-5 lb (2nd and 3rd trimester = 1 lb per wk)
The breast-fed infant is drinking primarily colostrum for:
a- the first 24 hours
b- the first few days
c- 1-2 weeks
d- 3 months
b- the first few days
Which of the following items is appropriate for a Muslim diet?
a- sweet and sour pork
b- salad with Bacos
c- pork friend rice
d- chicken in wine sauce
b- salad with Bacos (Bacos are not actual pork)
What would a vegan not eat?
a- coleslaw made with oil and vinegar
b- congealed fruit salad
c- salad with tofu dressing
d- peanut butter
b- congealed fruit salad
What is lacking in the traditional diet for Asians living in America?
a- iron
b- calcium
c- folic acid
d- thiamin
b- calcium
Which of the following indicates stunted growth?
a- weight for height
b- height for age
c- weight for age
d- weight for length
b- height for age
A patient comes to you with a diet that you know is not good to follow. What should you do?
a- Tell him its not good
b- explain why it is not good
c- tell him to only follow what you have provided
d- let him do as he wishes
b- explain why it is not good
Which hormone regulates beast milk production?
a- prolactin
b- progesterone
c- estrogen
d- oxytocin
a- prolactin (not oxytocin!)
How many grams does a low birth weight infant weight?
a- less than 2500
b- between 500 and 1500
c- between 3000 and 4000
d- between 100 and 500
a- less than 2500