Tricky RD Questions Flashcards
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Primary Function of NItrates
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Prevent growth of botulism
2
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A budget which allocates the funds for the year is known as a:
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Fixed Budget
3
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In filled milk, what replaces butterfat in order to reduce cholesterol content?
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Vegetable Fat
4
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In pregnant women, iron deficiency anemia cannot be caused by
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Decreased BV
5
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Which statement best describes Crohn’s disease
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A disorder characterized by the inflammation of segments of tissue in the small intestine and right colon
6
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The type of power in which followers believe the leader has the right to give direction is defined as
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Legitimate Power
7
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The ileocecal valve separates which two parts of the GI tract
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Ileum & large intestine
8
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What is not one of the categories of classification of costs?
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capital costs
9
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What standard by the International Organization for Standardization is related to evaluating risks, consequences, and impacts of activities on customers?
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Process approach
10
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The phytochemical family of coumarins are found in what foods?
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Leafy greens & citrus fruits
11
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When evaluating food, the triangle test is used by
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Presenting three samples, two of which are identical
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The standard of practice ‘P.e.S. statement is revised and updated as soon as information becomes available’ applies to which step in the Nutrition Care Process?
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Diagnosis
13
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Which of the following is considered the ‘hallmark’ for detection of malabsorption?
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Steatorrhea
14
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What is the use of a hot pellet?
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Keep food trays warm during transport and delivery
15
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Primary hemochromatosis results when
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Too much iron is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and stored
16
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What is the cause of escherichia coli poisoning?
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Fecal contamination
17
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Which step in a HACCP plan involves determining the points in the processing of products where hazards can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to safe levels?
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Principle two: determine critical control points
18
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What is the function of monosodium glutamate (MSG)?
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Flavor Enhancer
19
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The National Committee on Quality Assurance is responsible for:
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Assessing and reporting the quality of the nation’s managed care plans
20
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The addition of too much baking soda in bread will cause
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An alkaline taste
21
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Wilson’s disease is characterized by accumulation of which nutrient?
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Copper
22
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Which of the following plans for large investments towards growth or renovation plans?
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Capital budget
23
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How does the fat content of formula compare to breast milk?
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Formula is lower in fat that breast milk
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Which stage of chronic kidney disease is characterized by a glomerular filtration rate of <15 mL/min?
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Five
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What is the provitamin of vitamin D?
7-dehydrocholesterol
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Maltose is a disaccharide composed of which two monosaccharides?
Two molecules of glucose
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Which is not true of complementary proteins?
They enhance the functionality of one another
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How much does a #10 can weigh?
12 lb.
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The International Organization for Standardization has set basic standards to assist with quality assurance. What standard is related to recognizing and acknowledging beneficial changes?
Continual improvement
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A performance standard directed towards the way or style in which a task is performed is directed towards:
Manner
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Which portion of research involves a description of how the data was obtained?
Method
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Which method of food production involves purchasing fully prepared foods which are stored, assembled, heated, and then served?
Assembly/Serve
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What is a major advantage of the convenience system of production?
Reduced labor cost
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Which of the following describes the formation of new glucose molecules from non-carbohydrate substrates?
Gluconeogenesis
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Which type of schedule shows task assignments from hour to hour?
Work Flow
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Which statement best describes food irradiation?
The process of exposing food to ionizing radiation which breaks up bacteria DNA so it cannot reproduce
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The International Organization for Standardization has set basic standards to assist with quality assurance. Which of these standards is related to understanding organizational capabilities and resource constraints prior to action planning?
Systems approach
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What would be an appropriate diet for a patient suffering from cystic fibrosis?
High in protein and carbohydrate, liberal in fat and sodium
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Which cut of beef is the most tender?
Sirloin
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Which of the following vegetables uses a 'seive number' for ordering purposes?
Peas & green beans
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In a research experiment, which of the following is the variable exposed to the experimental group?
Independent Variable
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What is a major risk of fortifying foods with folic acid?
Masking a vitamin B12 deficiency
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When using a three-compartment sink, what temperature should each sink be kept (1, 2, 3)?
110, 140, 170 degrees
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How long should canned tomatoes be stored?
12 months
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What is NOT true of the Mailllard reaction?
It requires an enzyme
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What best describes reward power?
Followers believe the leader has the authority to reward them
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What is NOT true of the pyloric glands?
They are located along the fundus
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What is a major advantage of a bioelectrical impedance analysis?
It accurately measures rapid changes in body compartments
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The International Organization for Standardization has set basic standards to assist with quality assurance. Which of these standards is related to identifying the interfaces of activities between different departments?
Process approach
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When would a person be in negative nitrogen balance?
Sickness
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Which mineral plays an important role in blood clotting?
Calcium
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Medications for gastrointestinal motility include all of the following
Cisapride, Erythromycin, Reglan
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Phenytoin
Anti-epileptic
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In patients with hemochromatosis, iron tends to build up in which body organs?
Liver & Spleen
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The American Dietetic Association is responsible for:
Defining the scope of dietetics practice framework
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What is NOT true of mediation?
It is legally binding
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What is the provitamin of niacin?
Tryptophan
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Which portion of an income statement contains all general expenses incurred by a business that aren't directly involved in the production or acquisition of products or services?
Overhead expenses
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What type of operating budgets requires a manager to justify costs and ensure the data is current?
Zero-based budget
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Which term best describes the practice of cooking food in small batches throughout service rather than all at once before service?
Batch cooking
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Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) is not considered an entitlement program because...
The government has not set aside funds for every eligible individual to participate
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What will increase absorption of iron?
Citrus
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What is the role of the National Labor Relations Board?
rotect employees' bargaining rights and investigate labor disputes that affect interstate commerce
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For patients with tube feedings, what is the maximum amount of time an enteral formula can be refrigerated after opening?
48 hours
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You are caring for a 50 year-old female patient on parenteral nutrition. The TPN solution in her diet order contains 500 mL 20% dextrose, 500 mL 4% protein, and 250 mL 20% lipids. What is the non-protein kilocalorie to nitrogen ratio?
263:1
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In a commercial kitchen, how wide should aisles be to allow for two people to pass?
60 inches
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What is the normal value for fecal fat?
5-7 grams/24 hrs
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In community nutrition programs, surveillance measures
Incidence
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Which vegetables must be cooked uncovered for 2-3 minutes to remove volatine acids and prevent discoloration?
Broccoli & cauliflower
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The Folds of Kerckring perform all of the following functions
Mix the chyme and digestive juices
Increase absorptive area of the mucosal layer
Slow the rate of transport of chyme for more efficient absorption
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What is a major advantage of using modular kitchen equipment?
Give the kitchen an unique look
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Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in which tissues?
Liver and muscle
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What cafeteria arrangements allows for separate counter areas or sections dedicated to various menu groups?
Scrambled System
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The Cori cycle involves an exchange of glucose and lactate between which two organs?
Muscle and liver
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What is the minimum cooking temperature for ground beef?
155 degrees
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Written communication is needed when:
Accuracy is critical
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A nitrogen balance of 5.5 indicates:
Positive Nitrogen Balance
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Which of the following is based on integrating behavioral sciences into organization theory?
Human relations theory
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According to Herzberg's Dual Factor Theory, which of the following will lead to job satisfaction?
Responsibility
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Which are the following are symptoms of dehydration in critically ill patients?
Postural hypotension, poor skin turgor, and anorexia
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What is the sodium recommendation for a patient on peritoneal dialysis?
2-4 grams/day
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excess potassium may result in which of the following?
Cardiac arrest
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Which of the following is NOT true of soluble fiber?
Decreases intestinal transit time
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In order to ensure accurate purchasing, what should be used?
Specification
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What is the recommended percent humidity for storage of fruits and vegetables?
85-90%
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What institution is responsible for assessing and reporting the quality of the nation's managed care plans?
National Committee on Quality Assurance
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In an organizational chart, which of the following types of authority implies the right to provide advice and service to other parts of the operation?
Staff Authority
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What is a major disadvantage of the conventional production system?
Uneven work distribution
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Which of the following is administered as a single dose at birth?
Vitamin K
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Which of the following statements best describes referent power?
The leader's personal characteristics result in admiration and respect
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Cracked lips is a symptom of deficiency for which nutrient?
B Vitamins
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The uppermost portion of the stomach is known as the:
Fundus
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What serves to emulsify fats by dividing fat molecules into many small molecules with increased surface area?
Bile
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Vitamins A, D, e, and K are absorbed along which part of the GI tract?
Ileum
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Which statement best describes McGregor's Theory Y?
People thrive while working and enjoy responsibility
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What did the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) change to?
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
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Standard infant formulas provide:
20 kcals/oz
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The statement 'Approximately 50% of the population at the university is overweight' is a statement of:
Prevalence
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If protein or tryptophan intake increases, the need for which nutrient decreases?
Niacin
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Which of the following structures is characterized by spiral folds formed by the mucosal and submucosal layers of the intestine?
Folds of Kerckring
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The main function of gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) is:
To decrease gastric motility and stimulate insulin secretion
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Bile is stored in which of the following organs?
Gallbladder
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What is the term for an illustration of steps in a given process and how they relate to one another?
Flow Chart
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Which of the following anthropometric measurements best describes the prevalence of malnourished children in the United States?
Height for age
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What is a pro-management act that holds certain union practices are unlawful (i.e. refusing to bargain with management)?
Taft-Hartley Act of 1947
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Which of the following lab values may be normal in a patient with pernicious anemia?
MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration)
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Aromatic amino acids
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Phenylalanine
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On a food package, what does the symbol U stand for?
Union of Orthodox Jews
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You are caring for a child with cretinism. What mineral would you suspect the mother was deficient in?
Iodine
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Which of the following cuts of meat has long muscle fibers?
Flank
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Bone resorption involves
Bone Breakdown
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Which mineral controls contraction of the heart?
Calcium
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The prevalence of a condition during a particular point in time is known as:
Morbidity
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What is the final product of lipid metabolism before entering the Kreb's Cycle?
Acetyl Co-A
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Which type of situational management assumes an employee has high competence and variable commitment?
Supporting leadership
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What is the function of VLDL?
Transport triglycerides from the liver to muscles and adipose tissue
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Which of the following terms best describes the process of comparing performance to established standards based on industry norms and trends?
Benchmarking
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Which step in a HACCP plan involves identifying steps that must be taken when a criterial limit is not met?
Principle five: identify corrective actions
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The addition of what ingredients may be used to emulsify a commercially bottled salad dressing?
Monoglycerides and diglycerides
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Describe the duo-trio test for food evaluation?
A control sample is presented, followed by a control and experimental sample; the evaluator is asked to identify which sample is different
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Which of the following describes the optimal conditions for growing bacteria?
Neutral pH, moisture, warm temperature
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Which step in a HACCP plan involves determining the points in the processing of products where hazards can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to safe levels?
Principle two: determine critical control points
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According to McClelland, employees have three needs:
Achievement, affiliation, and power
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The National School Lunch Program requires a healthy lunch with 1/3 of the RDA for:
energy, protein, vitamin A and vitamin C
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What are common effects of zinc deficiency
Poor wound healing
Hyposmia
Hypogeusia
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What is defined as the systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement?
LeAN
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Insulin has all the following effects on fat metabolism
Prevents an over production of ketones
Stimulates the pyruvate to free fatty acid conversion
Aids in the transport of triglycerides to adipose tissue
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A performance standard describing the effective use of human, organizational, and physical resources to complete a task is directed towards:
Cost
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Oral communication is recommended when the instruction is:
Simple
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Why is the value of a capital expenditure (i.e. equipment) depreciated over time?
A capital expenditure is expected to have a long life expectancy
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Which of the following aspects of performance management involves setting measurable performance standards?
Planning
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Which of the following types of budgets is designed to help eliminate waste and inefficiencies?
Zero-based budget
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When exercising a democratic leadership style, which of the following is true?
employees are encouraged to give their opinions and participate in decision-making
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What is absorbed in the ileum of the small intestine?
Fat
Cholesterol
Vitamin C
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Swallowing causes relaxation of which sphincter in the GI tract?
Upper esophageal sphincter
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All of the following are characteristic of kwashiorkor
edema
Decreased serum proteins
Decreased body weight
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Which term best describes the symptom of excessive thirst in patients with diabetes?
Polydipsia
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A time-series study is an example of a(n):
Cohort study
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When converting weight of a liquid to volume, what information do you need to know?
Specific Gravity
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Glycogenesis is due to which of the following?
Insulin
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The statement 'A lot of people are concerned about changing their snacking behavior' is an example of which type of motivational interviewing technique?
Normalizing
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What is a major benefit of preparing vegetables in a pressure cooker?
Retains the nutrients
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What is another name for heme iron?
Ferrous Iron
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In a statistical analysis, at what level is the p-value considered significant?
0.05 and below
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Which of the following is a counter indication for probiotic use?
Preterm infancy
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The renal solute load is the
Quantity of nitrogenous waste that must be excreted by the kidney
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What effect does Gastric Inhibitory Peptide (GIP) have on blood glucose levels?
GIP lowers blood glucose levels
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A D-Xylose tolerance test is used to determine:
Intestinal absorption
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What is the most accurate method of assessing food intake?
Calorie Count
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What is defined by a rigorous and disciplined methodology that uses statistical analyses to improve a company's operating performance by identifying and eliminating defects?
Six Sigma
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The endocrine cells of the pancreas are able to do all of the following
Sense the availability and need for body fuels
Promote storage when fuel is abundant
Produce digestive juices into the duodenum of the small intestine
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Which portion of the intestine is able to compensate for normal digestion and absorption a jejunostomy?
Ileum
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Which hormone stimulates the let-down reflex of milk in lactating mothers?
Oxytocin
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What effect do tannins have on absorption of non-heme iron?
Decreased absorption
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Which of the following statements is true of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)?
It may be characterized by azotemia, blurred vision, and pulmonary edema
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Which step in a distribution system involves putting together menu items in a complete meal?
Assembly
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The average employee remembers:
30-50% of what he/she says
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How often should a meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized?
Every 2 hours
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The standard of practice 'P.e.S. statement is documented in the medical record' applies to which step in the Nutrition Care Process?
Diagnosis
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negate the sanitizing effect of ammonia?
Hard Water
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Why has the consumption of oats been a controversial topic in patients suffering from celiac disease?
Oats may be contaminated with other gluten-containing cereals
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Dysomia is characterized by which of the following
Impaired sense of smell
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What lipoproteins is formed in the plasma and primarily composed of cholesterol
LDL
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Which statement best describes a commissary foodservice?
A central production kitchen purchases food and delivers it to off-site facilities for final preparation
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Which leader held a humanistic approach to management and held that recognition will improve productivity?
elton Mayo
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How many 8 oz servings are in a case of #10 cans?
75
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When treating patients with anemia, which nutrients are of primary concern?
Iron, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin e
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The affective learning domain involves
emotions and attitudes
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The following are characteristic of kwashiorkor
Decreased serum proteins
edema
Decreased body weight
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Reduced equipment needs is a major advantage of which type of foodservice?
Assembly-serve
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Cabbage and radishes are high in which flavonoid?
Anthocyanins
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Major food sources of omega-6 fatty acids include:
Safflower, sunflower, soybean, and corn oils
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Ketones are formed by the breakdown of which macronutrient?
Fats
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Which of the following is found in the husks of cereal grain and may inhibit calcium absorption?
Phytic acid
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What effect does parathyroid hormone (PTH) have on calcium when plasma-ionized calcium levels drop?
PTH causes increased absorption of calcium from the GI tract
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What is the body's principle energy reservoir?
Fat
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Which type of meal delivery system involves preparing and plating meals in one location, then distributing them for service?
Centralized
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The National Committee on Quality Assurance is responsible for:
Producing an annual report on the quality of health care in the United States
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A job description should include all of the following
Performance standards
Job title
Common personality traits
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Which of the following types of enteral feeding contain nutrients in pre-digested form and are used for patients with difficulty digesting regular food?
Elemental formulas
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What is the rate of chyme as it enters the duodenum?
1-5 mL twice per minute
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Which of the following are symptoms of overhydration in critically ill patients?
Pitting edema, dyspnea, and weight gain
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The phytochemical family of polyphenols are found in which of the following foods?
Green tea, grapes, & wine
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How does vitamin C act to improve the absorption of iron from non-heme sources?
Acts as a chelating agent
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You are caring for a patient recovering from a severe illness. What would you expect her nitrogen balance to be?
Positive
186
Which statement best describes glucagon?
Produced by the alpha cells in the Islets of Langerhans; increases blood glucose
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A polyunsaturated fatty acid contains
Two or more double bonds
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A gastric analysis is used to determine:
The degree of acidity of stomach contents
189
Which of the following ratios indicates the cost of operations per dollar of sales?
Operating Ratio
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Cells that form bone structure are known as
Osteoblasts
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Why would low serum albumin result in low serum calcium?
Albumin transports Ca
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A saturated fatty acid
Contains all the hydrogen it can hold
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One of your clients is a high school track runner. She is wondering how much protein she should consume. What level do you recommend to her?
0.8-1.0 g/kg
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Hypogeusia, hyposmia, poor wound healing, and short stature and development are characteristic of
Zinc deficiency
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Skim milk must be fortified with which of the following nutrients?
Vit A & D
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Which statement best describes the exocrine function of the pancreas?
To produce digestive enzymes
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A performance standard describing the method of completing a task should address:
The policies or procedures applied to complete the task
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All of the following are considered basic functions of management
Controlling
Organizing
Directing
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What organization publishes Handbook 8?
USDA - Nutritive Value of Foods
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egg yolks are often used as emulsifier due to their high ________ content.
Lecithin
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Symptoms of hyperglycemia include all of the following
Frequent urination
extreme thirst
Dry skin
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What is the key principle of Ouchi's Theory Z?
Teamwork and a family environment is key
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What religions discourages eating between meals and consumption of water during meals?
Seventh-Day Adventists
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Which statement best describes an agency shop?
employees are not required to join the union but must pay dues to the union
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Peripheral parenteral nutrition typically contains elevated levels of what
Lipids
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Carbohydrates are usually the major calorie source in enteral products since they:
Prevent ketosis and spare protein
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Which of the following statements is true of Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)?
You are not required to choose doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers within the network
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Achlorhydria is characterized by which of the following?
Low levels of gastric acid
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In research, when is a formative evaluation performed?
Before and after the study
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The two classes of essential fatty acids are
Linoleic acid and linolenic acid
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Aldolesterone is responsible for reabsorption of which nutrient?
Na; aldosterone - released by adrenal gland
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During respiratory acidosis, how do the kidneys respond in terms of hydrogen and bicarbonate metabolism?
The kidneys excrete more hydrogen and retain more bicarbonate
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Trichinosis poisoning is mostly found in
Pork and wild game
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How much water does an average, healthy adult excrete through urine, sweats, tears, and breath?
2 liters
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Grains are limited in which amino acid?
Lysine
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What is a major source of linolenic acid?
Flaxseed, blue green algae, dark green leafy vegetables
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Which of the following are symptoms of marasmus?
Muscle and fat wasting, slightly low albumin, no edema
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What nutrient adds or removes carbon dioxide from compounds during energy metabolism?
Biotin
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How many double bonds does a saturated fat contain?
Zero
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A pre-test and post-test is an example of
Formative evaluation
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What is the major function of vitamin B6?
Coenzyme in transamination during protein metabolism
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How many grams of fiber does the average American consume per day?
12-15 grams
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For patients on parenteral nutrition, which amino acid may promote healing?
Glutamine
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Which statement best describes the endocrine function of the pancreas?
To produce hormones which regulate the use of body fuels
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What effect does protein have on plasma glucose concentration?
Protein has no effect on plasma glucose concentration
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What is the main intracellular electrolyte?
Potassium
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Branched chain amino acids are degraded in the:
Muscle
228
Creatinine height index is used to evaluate
Visceral protein status
229
The most important dietary consideration for patients living with HIV and/or AIDS is
Food Safety
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During absorption, substances that need to be concentrated on one side of the cell membrane must be transported at the expense of ATP and Na+. This process is known as:
Active transport
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In which part of the gastrointestinal tract are monosaccharides absorbed?
Jejunum
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Brunner glands secrete alkaline mucus that aids in neutralizing acidic chyme and are located in which part of the GI tract?
Duodenum
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What three factors are used to determine the amount of fluid and solute removed during peritoneal dialysis?
Blood pressure, body weight, and drain volumes
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Which is the best measure to determine the effectiveness of tube feeding?
Pre albumin
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The Ligament of Treitz is a musculofibrous band dividing which two portions of the GI tract?
Duodenum and jejunum
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The alkaline-ash diet promotes which of the following?
Restoring the pH of the body to its equilibrium
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Which of the following are conditionally essential amino acids?
Histidine and arginine
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Lactose is a disaccharide composed of which two monosaccharides?
Glucose and galactose
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Which vitamins are needed to convert homocysteine to methionine?
Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate
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Which of the following nutrients is necessary for the Kreb's Cycle to function?
Thiamin
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Which statement best describes insoluble fiber?
It does not have the ability to hold water and speeds transit time through the gastrointestinal tract
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The phytochemical family of lignans are found in which of the following foods?
Flax, whole grains, berries, vegetables
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The ileocecal vale separates which two parts of the GI tract?
Ileum and large intestine
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What is an appropriate diet for a patient who has received a colon resection?
High CHO & adequate fluids
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Iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc are absorbed along which part of the GI tract?
Duodenum
246
A nitrogen balance of -0.75 indicates:
Nitrogen balance
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In the absence of carbohydrates, fat may be broken down to ketone bodies for use as a fuel source. What may happen if the levels of circulating ketone bodies becomes too high?
It spills over into the urine
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Which of the following gases will extend the life of fruits and vegetables and improve market quality?
CO2
249
What is the RDI for thiamin?
0.5mg/1000 kilocalories
250
Cells that break down bone structure are known as
Osteoclasts
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Cells that break down bone structure are known as
Pernicious anemia
252
Herring, mackerel, salmon, and lake trout are all examples of fatty fish. What percent fat must they contain?
10-22% fat
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Which statement best describes a Ready-Prepared foodservice?
Foods are prepared on-site and chilled or frozen for later use
254
What is the first step in program planning?
Review the needs assessment
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Where in the gastrointestinal tract is vitamin K formed?
Large Intestine
256
Which organization is responsible for regulating all foods except red meat, poultry, and eggs?
FDA
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The islets of Langerhans are located in which organ and perform which function?
Pancreas, secrete insulin and glucagon directly into the blood
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What effect do catecholamines have on metabolic rate?
Increase metabolic rate
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Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) are at increased risk for
Cavities
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Spoon-shaped nails is a symptom of deficiency of which nutrient?
Iron
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You are caring for a pregnant woman. What would you expect her nitrogen balance to be?
Positive
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Which portion of research describes the significance of the study?
Discussion & Conclusion
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Which of the following are high in vitamin B6?
hole grains, legumes, yeast, liver
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The standard of practice 'Documentation is relevant, accurate, and timely' refers to which step in the Nutrition Care Process?
Diagnosis
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Which type of research does not designate an independent variable?
Casual comparison study
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What hormone stimulates secretion of gastric acid by the parietal cells of the stomach?
Gastric
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Which of the following is a highly toxic metabolic end product formed in the liver?
Acetaldehyde
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What causes breakdown of triglycerides?
Lipoprotein lipase
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The traditional (classical) school of management holds that
employees are motivated to work for monetary compensation
270
All of the following characteristics are true of soluble fiber
effectively fermented by colonic bacteria
Produces short chain fatty acids
Promotes re-absorption of water
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What is usually the precipitating cause of Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Syndrome?
Dehydration
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Which part of the egg is highest in protein?
Albumen
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The B vitamins are found in which part of the egg?
Albumen
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The Food Chemical Codex is a guide for
Use and control of food additives
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During pregnancy maternal red blood cells:
Have a low affinity for oxygen
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The normal lab value for hemoglobin is:
14-18 g/dL in men, 12-16 g/dL in women
277
Phenylalanine is a precursor to which of the following?
Tyrosine
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The Hedonic scale would be appropriate for which populations?
Children
People at a low literacy rate
Non-english speaking people
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Which of the following has the greatest effect on osmolarity?
electrolytes
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What is the effect of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) on high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels?
MUFAs cause no alteration in HDL levels
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In baking, the addition of which ingredient will cause destruction of thiamin?
Lemon Juice
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Which of the following symptoms of cancer is characterized by an altered sense of smell?
Dysomia
283
Which of the following occurs immediately after injury and is characterized by increased catecholamines, glucagon, and adrenal hormones?
Ebb Phase
284
Which of the following is a major source of ferric iron?
Beans and lentils
285
Which of the following nutrients is necessary for the Kreb's Cycle to function?
Niacin
286
Which statement regarding goals and objectives is true?
Goals are broad, objectives are specific
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The main function of gastrin is:
Stimulation of gastric acid secretion and mucosal growth
288
Fatty liver is a complication of patients receiving TPN due to
excessive dextrose
289
Which nutrient triggers the liver to secrete prothrombin?
Vit K
290
In a normal diet, most of the fat is found in which form?
Long-chain triglycerides
291
Which statement best describes the Norris-LaGuardia Act?
It protects employees from discrimination during times of strike
292
Which of the following transports dietary triglycerides to the liver via the lymph system?
Chylomicrons
293
What is the major function of vitamin B6?
Coenzyme in transamination during protein metabolism
294
Soluble fiber is found main in which of the following foods?
Citrus fruits, oats, and dry beans
295
Carbohydrate metabolism is a major function of which vitamin?
Thiamin
296
What is the name of the storage form of iron?
Ferritin
297
What is true of salmonella?
It is found in poultry, eggs, and pasta
A fever is one of the first symptoms
The incubation time is 4-5 days
It thrives in aerobic conditions
298
What hormones stimulate alveoli to begin milk production in the breast?
Prolactin
299
Normal Hgb levels
14-18 g/dL in men, 12-16 g/dL in women
300
Normal BUN levels
10-20 mg/dL
301
Which type of research allows the researcher to have the most control?
experimental study
302
Which of the following nutrients is necessary for the Kreb's Cycle to function?
Thiamin
303
Normal Albumin levels
3.4-5.4
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Foods provided by WIC are high in...
Protein, iron, ascot box acid, and vitamin A
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Scoop size is indicative of...
The # of servings per quart (32oz)
Ex: #14 scoop would provide 14 muffins per quart.
