Welcome to your Prep for Clinical Nutrition Certification NAME: Email: Mobile: 1. [The Older Americans Act provides home-delivered meals for those who] cannot afford food. prefer not to leave home. are isolated. are malnourished. None . 2. [During the initial stage of treatment of a severe burn] a dextrose intravenous feeding is started. total parenteral nutrition is initiated. the patient is encouraged to take water orally. an intravenous electrolyte solution is given. None . 3. [Staphylococcal food poisoning is most often caused by] inadequate cooking of foods. intake of rancid food. food handlers with infected cuts. intake of slightly moldy food. None . 4. [The basal metabolic rate for a man who weighs 150 lb is _____ kcal.] 1500 1575 1636 1686 None . 5. [A lower proportion of lean body mass to fat is associated with _____ aerobic capacity.] lower greater no effect on a gradual decline in None . 6. [Hepatitis is usually the result of] viral infection or alcohol or drug abuse. bacterial or viral infection. excessive fat and protein intake. chronic malnutrition. None . 7. [A therapy that assists in the prevention of lean tissue loss is] massage. human growth hormone. peripheral parenteral nutrition. cigarette smoking. None . 8. [The bone disease called osteodystrophy is associated with] glomerulonephritis. acute renal failure. chronic renal failure. nephrotic syndrome. None . 9. [For a complete nutrition assessment, information should be obtained about intake of foods] fluids, and supplements. fluids, and alcohol. supplements, and drugs. fluids, supplements, and drugs. None . 10. [The “cleaning solution” used in hemodialysis is called the] filtrate. plasma. urine. dialysate. None . 11. [To survive, the minimal amount of body weight that may consist of body fat for a 120-lb woman is approximately _____ lb.] 3.5 6 9.6 15.5 None . 12. [Dehydration is more common in older adults than in younger adults because] the kidneys excrete too much water. the thirst mechanism diminishes. intracellular versus extracellular water balance is disturbed. more water needs to be ingested to maintain hydration. None . 13. [Patients with cystic fibrosis need to take] enzymes and supplements. large doses of vitamins and minerals. antidiarrheal agents. hormones and enzymes. None . 14. [Viral hepatitis can be contracted through] ingestion of contaminated food or water. airborne viruses from coughing and sneezing. physical contact with an infected person. alcohol abuse. None . 15. [The most common type of kidney stone is composed of] calcium. uric acid. cystine. magnesium. None . 16. [Drinking 3 to 4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because it is a good source of] folate. iron. vitamin D. vitamin C. None . 17. [The approximate age for adding solid food to an infant’s diet is _____ months.] 4 6 8 12 None . 18. [At birth, the reflexes an infant has are] rooting, biting, and swallowing. sucking, munching, and swallowing. rooting, sucking, and swallowing. grasping, sucking, and gagging. None . 19. [The calories supplied by fat for a person requiring 2200 kcal should not exceed _____ kcal.] 300 450 660 730 None . 20. [The function of lipoproteins is to carry] proteins to the liver for metabolism. proteins to the cells for metabolism. fat and cholesterol to the cells for energy and metabolism. cholesterol to adipose tissue for storage. None . 21. [The three common long-term complications of diabetes affect the cells of the] pancreas, liver, and spleen. kidney, eye, and nerve tissue kidney, liver, and spleen. heart, liver, and brain. None . 22. [The maximal attainable heart rate for a 30 year old is _____ beats/min.] 145 165 180 190 None . 23. [The older adult's diet should include adequate carbohydrates to] provide a substrate for vitamins and minerals. support normal brain function. provide building material for muscle mass. maintain blood glucose level. None . 24. [Foods that are allowed in a nonresidue diet include] strained fruit juices and eggs. whole-grain bread. vegetables. milk and milk products. None . 25. [Farming methods that use natural means of pest control without the use of synthetic pesticides are called] fossil fuel. genetic modified. organic. irradiation. None . 26. [Constipation during pregnancy often is caused by] increased food intake. increased milk intake. intake of low-fiber foods. placental hormones that cause intestinal muscles to relax. None . 27. [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 . 28. [The primary organ involved in the disease process of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the] adrenal gland. pancreas. kidney. liver. None . 29. [The external energy cycle includes] the moon. growing plants. crystals. metabolism. None . 30. [The sum of basal metabolism, energy expended in physical activity, and thermic effect of food is known as] Metabolic rate. Energy intake. Basal energy needs. Total energy requirement. None . Time's up
