Welcome to your Prep for Clinical Nutrition Certification NAME: Email: Mobile: 1. [Ascites, a localized edema of the peritoneal cavity, is caused by] low plasma protein levels. inadequate intake of carbohydrate. too much fat in the diet. excessive fluid intake. None . 2. [If a patient requires parenteral nutrition for a prolonged period, the route that should be used is] nasogastric. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. total parenteral nutrition. peripheral parenteral nutrition. None . 3. [A therapy that assists in the prevention of lean tissue loss is] massage. human growth hormone. peripheral parenteral nutrition. cigarette smoking. None . 4. [Foods that appear to reduce irritable bowel syndrome include _____ foods.] soft low-fiber bland high-fiber None . 5. [Nutritional needs during pregnancy are affected by] the mother's age. the sex of the infant. the mother's food cravings. whether the mother works None . 6. [The most important function of the gallbladder is to] produce bile. synthesize cholesterol. release lipase enzymes. concentrate and store bile. None . 7. [A 24-hour urine test is used to assess] glucose metabolism. protein metabolism. basal metabolism. acid-base balance None . 8. [A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of _____ kcal.] 1000 3000 3500 7000 None . 9. [Farmers use pesticides to] increase the shelf life of foods. control plant diseases. prevent food-borne disease. increase crop yields. None . 10. [Patients who receive chemotherapeutic drugs often develop] tremors. anemia. hypertension. abnormal heart rhythms. None . 11. [The focus of health care for middle adults is turning to] homeopathic medicine. health promotion and reduction of disease. treatment of disease. accident prevention. None . 12. [Uncontrolled diabetes is related to the abnormal metabolism of] carbohydrates and proteins. proteins and fats. carbohydrates and fats. carbohydrates only. None . 13. [If a child has obese parents, the likelihood of the child also being obese is] no different from that of any other child. very great. very low. dependent on other environmental factors. None . 14. [Other symptoms that may be present in patients with diabetes include] paralysis and loss of hearing. diarrhea and gastrointestinal upset. fainting and amnesia. skin infections and weakness. None . 15. [Factors associated with the development of cancer include] processed foods. radiation exposure. food-borne disease. diabetes mellitus. None . 16. [Basal metabolic rate is controlled by the hormone] cortisol. growth hormone. thyroxine. insulin. None . 17. [Failure to thrive may be caused by] early sitting and crawling. sleeping with a bottle. overuse of vitamin supplements. overdilution of formula. None . 18. [The form of insulin designed to last between 18 and 24 hours is the] rapid-acting form. intermediate-acting form. long-acting form. oral hypoglycemic agent. None . 19. [An eroded mucosal area in the central portion of the gastrointestinal tract describes a] hiatal hernia. diverticulum. peptic ulcer. Crohn's lesion. None . 20. [Problems associated with bulimia nervosa include] dry skin. breathing difficulties. abnormal hair growth. erosion of dental enamel. None . 21. [Nutrient density means the] total weight of the nutrients in a food. digestibility of the nutrients in a food. concentration of energy in a given amount of food. concentration of nutrients in a given amount of food. None . 22. [The nurse must have a good understanding of nutrition principles because he or she] decides whether the food tray is appropriate for the patient. knows the patient's likes and dislikes. must feed some patients. interprets and supports the nutrition care plan. None . 23. [Stretching before exercise is important to] prevent stress or injury. warm up joints. release glycogen stores. reduce fatigue. None . 24. [The National School Lunch Program provides meals for] poor children. all students. children at nutritional risk. children younger than 12 years. None . 25. [The bone disease osteodystrophy develops because of the kidney's inability to] excrete calcium. activate vitamin D. absorb vitamin D. excrete urea and creatinine. None . 26. [Which of the following foods has the greatest caloric density?] Banana Bread Nuts Milk None . 27. [Patients who receive chemotherapy drugs often develop anemia because the drugs] damage the bone marrow. prevent iron absorption. interfere with folate metabolism. destroy hemoglobin. None . 28. [The member of the health care team who is in closest continual contact with patients and their families is the] physician. clinical dietitian. nurse. nurse's aide. None . 29. [Ice cream products contain lecithin, which is a] food additive. genetically engineered component. pesticide. vitamin supplement. None . 30. [The patient treated by peritoneal dialysis can increase _____ intake] protein phosphorus caloric fat None . Time's up
