Nurition quiz 6

Question 1

The term used to describe difficulty in swallowing

Answer 1

Dysphagia

Question 2

Many people who have gastroesophageal reflux are

Answer 2

Obese

Question 3

An eroded mucosal in the central portion of the gastrointestinal tract describes it

Answer 3

peptic ulcer

Question 4

most ulcers occur in the

Answer 4

duodenal bulb

Question 5

general nutrition guidance for a pt with a peptic ulcer center around eating a

Answer 5

well balanced diet as tolerated, rich in antioxidants

Question 6

to reduce the incidence of constipation, an appropriate dietary intervention would be to

Answer 6

include natural laxatives such as dried apricots and prunes

Question 7

a cause of diarrhea is

Answer 7

lactose intolerance

Question 8

The characteristic symptoms of celiac disease are

Answer 8

diarrhea and steatorrhea

Question 9

The most appropriate snack for a pt with cirrhosis of the liver would be

Answer 9

yogurt with raspberries

Question 10

The presence of gallstones in gallbladder is called

Answer 10

cholelithlasis

Question 11

A clinical symptom of gallbladder inflammation or gallstones is

Answer 11

pain and distention after eating

Question 12

a food that individual with celiac disease would need to eliminate is

Answer 12

cream of wheat

Question 13

The underlying pathogenic process in coronary heart disease is known as

Answer 13

atherosclerosis

Question 14

A risk factor for coronary heart disease that cannot be controlled is

Answer 14

family history

Question 15

_

Answer 15

urinary urea nitrogen

Question 16

a clinical sign of poor nutritional status is

Answer 16

pale eye conjunctive

Question 17

The nurse must have a good understanding of nutrition principles because he or she

Answer 17

interprets and supports the nutrition care plan

Question 18

A complete nutrition assessment should include gathering info about

Answer 18

using over the counter supplements

Question 19

Hospitalized patients should be weighed

Answer 19

at the same time each day

Question 20

A nutrition diagnosis is based on

Answer 20

a nutrition assessment

Question 21

The primary organ involved in the disease process of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the

Answer 21

pancreas

Question 22

type 2 diabetes is most common in

Answer 22

older adults

Question 23

in reviewing the plan of care for a pt with type 2 diabetes who is overweight and likes to eat sweets, an initial goal might be to

Answer 23

start 10 units of regular insulin 30 minutes before each meal

Question 24

a 62 year old patient with history of blood sugars slightly above normal and recurrent skin infections may need to be further assessed for

Answer 24

Type 2 diabetes

Question 25

For a patient receiving a 2000 kcal diet, the recommended range of calories that should come from carbohydrate is

Answer 25

900 to 1300 kcal

Question 26

women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus are at risk of developing

Answer 26

type 2 diabetes

Question 27

for individuals with type 2 diabetes, exercise

Answer 27

decreases risk of cardiovascular disease

Question 28

which option is included in the American diabetes association medical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy for diabetic patients?

Answer 28

nutrient, dense food