Welcome to your Prep for Clinical Nutrition Certification NAME: Email: Mobile: 1. [The unit of measurement used to refer to the amount of energy in food is the] watt. kilogram. milligram. kilocalorie. None . 2. [Increasing the fiber content of the diabetic diet tends to] raise the blood glucose level. lower the blood glucose level. result in weight loss. decrease formation of ketones. None . 3. [Total weight gain during the first trimester should be approximately _____ lb.] 1 to 2 2 to 4 6 to 10 10 to 15 None . 4. [The calories supplied by fat for a person requiring 2200 kcal should not exceed _____ kcal.] 300 450 660 730 None . 5. [Type 2 diabetes is most common in] infants. children. adolescents. older adults. None . 6. [The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to] encourage the patient to eat. feed the patient parenterally to give the liver a rest. remove sources of excess ammonia. encourage the patient to exercise and maintain mental functions. None . 7. [An example of a substance that can pass through a capillary membrane is] glucose. hemoglobin. plasma proteins. antibodies. None . 8. [A localized area of dying or dead tissue is called a(n)] atheroma. infarct. thrombus. lesion. None . 9. [An acceptable ending pregnancy weight for a normal-weight woman whose prepregnancy weight is 125 lb is _____ lb.] 130 to 135 135 to 145 145 to 150 150 to 160 None . 10. [Surgical techniques used for weight reduction are] helpful but expensive. the only alternative for extreme obesity. associated with significant risks. not effective. None . 11. [If a food label states that a food is “low in cholesterol,” it must contain] 20 mg or less of cholesterol per serving. 2 g or less of cholesterol and no animal products per serving. 20 mg or less of cholesterol and 2 g or less of saturated fat per serving. 20 mg or less of cholesterol and 2 g or less of total fat per serving. None . 12. [A true statement (not a myth) is that] use of anabolic steroids can result in sterility. extra protein builds bigger and stronger muscles. vitamin supplements enable the athlete to use more energy. drinking water during exercise causes cramps. None . 13. [A pregnant adolescent is at risk because she] does not know how to care for herself. has not established good eating habits. is still in a growth stage of development. will not know about the pregnancy until after the fetal organs have formed. None . 14. [Examples of foods high in nutrients that help prevent osteoporosis are] cottage cheese and oranges. yogurt and canned salmon. oatmeal and green leafy vegetables. broccoli and liver. None . 15. [After surgery, oral feedings can begin as soon as] bowel sounds return. the patient is conscious. the patient's appetite returns. the patient is adequately hydrated. None . 16. [The amount of extra protein required by pregnant versus nonpregnant women is approximately _____ g/day.] 10 15 25 30 None . 17. [Type 2 diabetes usually appears after the age of _____ years.] 30 40 50 60 None . 18. [The first milk secreted by a new mother is called] lactation. colostomy. colostrum. prolactin. None . 19. [A suitable food for a patient who needs a full liquid diet and is tired of sweet foods is] oatmeal. blended cream soup. mashed potatoes. chicken noodle soup. None . 20. [The congregate meal for seniors is] breakfast. the noon meal. the evening meal. decided by the center. None . 21. [Children exposed to high levels of lead demonstrate] mental deficits. heart problems. respiratory problems. kidney problems. None . 22. [Acidosis, underweight, and rapid onset are characteristics of _____ diabetes.] type 1 type 2 gestational secondary None . 23. [Compared with adults, infants and young children have more body fluid] outside the cells. inside the cells. in the bloodstream. in intestinal secretions. None . 24. [Mercury poisoning is most often caused by eating] raw seafood. improperly canned foods. fish from contaminated water. crops grown with pesticides. None . 25. [Ways in which water and solutes move across membranes include] diffusion and filtration. capillary action and circulation. peristalsis and contraction. conduction and pulsation. None . 26. [Aerobic capacity is related to] fitness of the heart and lungs. hydration status. hormone levels. environmental temperature and humidity. None . 27. [Metabolically active tissues in the body include] the heart, muscles, and intestine. the brain, nerves, and hair. the liver, kidney, and fingernails and toenails. all body tissues. None . 28. [In the growing years, the greatest need for calories is for] tissue growth. physical activities. specific dynamic effect. basal metabolic needs. None . 29. [Blood losses may result in a deficiency of] calcium. glucose. iron. vitamin C. None . 30. [The body's sources of stored energy include] glucose. adipose tissue. undigested food. bone. None . Time's up
