Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology 3rd Edition by Marcia Nahikian – Test Bank

1. ​Nutrition intervention comprises which step of the nutrition care process?

  a.  ​Step one

  b.  ​Step two

  c.  ​Step three

  d.  ​Step four

  e.  ​Step five

ANSWER:   c

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Remember

REFERENCES:   Introduction

2. Nutrition interventions are intended to positively change:​

  a.  food and nutrient delivery and intake.

  b.  the scope of practice for the dietitian.

  c.  the client’s knowledge of vitamins and minerals.

  d.  beliefs surrounding food preparation.

  e.  ​cultural biases toward meal planning.

ANSWER:   a

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Understand

REFERENCES:   Introduction

3. Which two steps make up nutrition intervention?

  a.  ​Monitoring and evaluation

  b.  ​Assessing and diagnosing

  c.  ​Analyzing and discussing

  d.  ​Planning and implementation

  e.  ​Prescribing and formulating outcomes

ANSWER:   d

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Understand

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Prescriptions

4. Which action best demonstrates how a registered dietitian (RD) plans an intervention?​

  a.  ​The RD develops the nutrition prescription

  b.  ​The RD collaborates with the interdisciplinary team

  c.  ​The RD coordinates the plan of care

  d.  ​The RD assigns activities to dietetics personnel

  e.  ​The RD documents specific treatment goals

ANSWER:   a

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Apply

REFERENCES:   Nutrition Prescriptions

5. Which is an example of an intervention that would help a client consume adequate food?​

  a.  ​Allow the client to prepare foods in his room

  b.  ​Arrange for parenteral nutrition until client intake is appropriate

  c.  ​Perform daily weights

  d.  ​Measure intake and output weekly

  e.  ​Organize family-style meals in the facility

ANSWER:   e

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Apply

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

6. An example of a carbohydrate modular nutrition supplement might be:​

  a.  ​MightyShakes

  b.  ​Polycose

  c.  ​Ensure

  d.  ​ProMod

  e.  ​Boost

ANSWER:   b

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Remember

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

7. Which is an example of a factor affecting nutritional intake during illness?​

  a.  ​Nursing care

  b.  ​Medications

  c.  ​Accessible menus

  d.  ​The nutrition prescription

  e.  ​Obesity

ANSWER:   b

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Understand

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

8. Which best describes dronabinol?​

  a.  ​An enzyme that supports pancreatic sufficiency

  b.  ​A steroid that increases feelings of well being

  c.  ​A derivative of marijuana that may improve appetite

  d.  ​A protein-inhibitor that is used to combat weight loss

  e.  ​An antiemetic used to treat gastric stasis

ANSWER:   c

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Understand

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

9. ​Acceptable foods that are part of a clear liquid diet include:

  a.  ​Milk and ice cream

  b.  ​Broth and bouillon

  c.  ​Cream of mushroom soup

  d.  ​Yogurt

  e.  ​Pudding and sherbet

ANSWER:   b

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Understand

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

10. Which liquid has the highest osmolality?

  a.  ​Mineral water

  b.  ​Milk

  c.  ​Fruit punch

  d.  ​Broth

  e.  ​Prune juice

ANSWER:   e

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Understand

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

11. What is the best strategy to increase protein content?​

  a.  ​adding sour cream to a smoothie.

  b.  ​using whole milk with creamed vegetables.

  c.  ​including powdered milk with soup.

  d.  ​adding cream cheese to vegetables.

  e.  ​using extra butter in casseroles.

ANSWER:   c

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Apply

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

12. Which is an example of a nutrition diagnosis for which vitamin and mineral supplements might be appropriate?​

  a.  ​Inadequate fluid intake

  b.  ​Increased nutrient needs

  c.  ​Increased energy expenditure

  d.  ​Food-medication interaction

  e.  ​Inconsistent carbohydrate intake

ANSWER:   d

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Analyze

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)

13. Which is an example of a commonly used bioactive substance?​

  a.  ​Medium-chain triglycerides

  b.  ​Soy protein

  c.  ​Dry milk powder

  d.  ​Whey

  e.  ​Gelatin

ANSWER:   b

DIFFICULTY:   Bloom’s: Remember

REFERENCES:   Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)