Welcome to your Prep for Clinical Nutrition Certification NAME: Email: Mobile: 1. [Foods that appear to reduce irritable bowel syndrome include _____ foods.] soft low-fiber bland high-fiber None . 2. [When energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, the result can be] anorexia. malnutrition. obesity. hyperactivity. None . 3. [The body's sources of stored energy include] glucose. adipose tissue. undigested food. bone. None . 4. [A good nutrient source of energy for children is] chicken. cereal with added sugar. whole wheat crackers. vitamin supplement. None . 5. [A good snack for a patient with dumping syndrome is] cheese and whole grain crackers. applesauce and graham crackers. nonfat milk and pretzels. fig bars and juice. None . 6. [High blood pressure and the accumulation of protein in the urine may be signs of] preeclampsia. hyperemesis. alcoholism. gestational diabetes. None . 7. [The protein component for an adult with diabetes is approximately] 15-35% of total energy intake. an increased amount equal to 25% of total calories. a decreased amount equal to 10% of total calories. individual choice of the patient. None . 8. [Patients with chronic renal disease may need to restrict their intake of foods high in phosphorus, such as] milk, nuts, and legumes. meat, chicken, and fish. bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. fruit and potatoes. None . 9. [The hormone that is synthesized by the pancreatic islet cells is] glycogen. ketone. somatostatin. insulin. None . 10. [It is recommended that no less than 130 grams (520 kcal) in the diabetic diet come from] carbohydrates. fiber. protein. fats. None . 11. [Basal metabolic rate is controlled by the hormone] cortisol. growth hormone. thyroxine. insulin. None . 12. [An elemental diet formula provides] all necessary vitamins and minerals. all nutrients needed in a bland, low-residue form. all nutrients needed in their simplest absorbable form. a diet high in mineral elements. None . 13. [To prevent food-borne parasitic infections, it is important to] buy meats from reliable sources. freeze meat before it is cooked. cook meats thoroughly. store raw meat in air-tight packaging. None . 14. [The hormone that conserves body water is] vitamin D hormone. antidiuretic hormone. aldosterone. parathyroid hormone. None . 15. [A 65-year-old man’s energy intake should focus on meals] high in calories with nutrient dense foods. low in calories and high in fiber and meat. with a lower caloric density and increased nutrient density. to maintain an approximate calorie level for middle age with increased nutrient density. None . 16. [Physiologic symptoms of dumping syndrome result from] the intestinal contents being absorbed too quickly. the ingested food remaining in the stomach too long. the stomach emptying too quickly into the intestine. water being drawn from the blood into the intestine and decreasing the blood volume. None . 17. [Energy is lost from the body as] heat. urine. sweat. fat. None . 18. [Mr. Brady has chronic kidney disease. He has his blood work drawn. An unsurprising finding is] low white blood cell count. elevated liver enzymes. low hemoglobin. low folate level. None . 19. [The percentage of total daily calories from carbohydrate should be approximately] 10% to 35%. 20% to 35%. 35% to 55%. 45% to 65%. None . 20. [Skinfold thickness is measured by using] a tape measure. a scale. calipers. a clamp. None . 21. [Studies indicate that exercise] decreases insulin efficiency. stimulates the release of insulin. increases the number of insulin receptors on muscle cells. raises blood glucose levels. None . 22. [When feeding a patient who is unable to feed himself or herself, it is important to] allow the patient to do as much of the feeding as possible. encourage the patient to eat as quickly as possible. withhold fluids until after the meal. remain silent so the patient can concentrate on eating. None . 23. [The sudden shutdown of kidney function as the result of traumatic injury is called] nephrosis. glomerulonephritis. acute kidney failure. chronic kidney failure. None . 24. [A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of _____ kcal.] 1000 3000 3500 7000 None . 25. [A food item that is a good source of potassium is] oranges. graham crackers. pretzels and honey dip. lemonade. None . 26. [Foods for infants should be prepared without added] sugar and salt. salt and herbs. wheat and sugar. milk and wheat. None . 27. [An important function of calcium for the growing child is] vision development. prevention of anemia. mental development. bone and tooth development. None . 28. [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 . 29. [For a patient who comes to the clinic, hypertension is indicated by a blood pressure reading greater than _____ mm Hg.] 120/80 140/90 140/85 140/80 None . 30. [Cations primarily responsible for controlling body water distribution are] sodium and chloride. calcium and phosphorus. sodium and potassium. sodium and bicarbonate. None . Time's up
