New Quiz 13 Nov Welcome to your Prep for Clinical Nutrition Certification NAME: Email: Mobile: 1. [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 . 2. [The primary organ involved in the disease process of type 1 diabetes mellitus is the] adrenal gland. pancreas. kidney. liver. None . 3. [Commercial enteral feeding formulas are preferred to blenderized food because they] have a thinner consistency. carry less risk of bacterial growth and infection. are better tolerated. are less expensive. None . 4. [The anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat measures] weight. height. mid–upper arm circumference. skinfold thickness. None . 5. [A full-term infant is an infant born] at 30 weeks' gestation. at 2 kg (5 lb) or less. at approximately 40 weeks' gestation. small for gestational age. None . 6. [The intravenous solution that is immediately given to a burn patient to prevent hypovolemia is] lactated Ringer's solution. 5% dextrose. normal saline. total parenteral nutrition. None . 7. [Sources of folate include] fruit juices. green leafy vegetables. whole grains. citrus fruits. None . 8. [The most common cause of anemia during pregnancy is] folic acid deficiency. lack of intrinsic factor. iron deficiency. vitamin C deficiency. None . 9. [Parents who use natural foods should be advised to] add honey to water if the infant is constipated. avoid giving honey to a child younger than 1 year. add honey to infant foods as a good source of energy. use only unprocessed honey. None . 10. [For patients with cancer, additional dietary protein is necessary for] supplying energy needs. tissue synthesis for healing. supplying essential fatty acids. weight gain. None . 11. [For several days after a gastrectomy, meals should be] withheld. liquid and at room temperature. small, frequent, and easily digested. low in fiber. None . 12. [Symptoms that may occur during the primary HIV infection stage include] persistent fatigue, night sweats, thrush, and diarrhea. a short bout of mild mononucleosis or flulike syndrome. pneumonia, lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, and tuberculosis. hyperglycemia, heart arrhythmias, and loss of appetite. None . 13. [The surgery in which the colon is attached to an opening in the abdominal wall is known as a(n)] cholecystectomy. ileostomy. colostomy. jejunostomy. None . 14. [During pregnancy, intake of caffeine for a 132-lb woman should be] avoided. limited to 100 mg of coffee per day. limited to 300 mg of coffee per day. unlimited in quantity. None . 15. [The amount of energy the body needs to maintain life while at digestive, physical, and emotional rest is called the] basal metabolism. indirect calorimetry. respiratory quotient. nitrogen balance. None . 16. [Factors that influence the nutrition needs of young adults include] growth. climate. personality type. physical activity. None . 17. [Which of the following is a valid reason for breastfeeding rather than bottle feeding?] Breastfeeding promotes rapid maternal weight loss. Breast milk is higher in iron than infant formula. Breastfeeding helps protect infants against infection. Breastfeeding is an effective contraceptive. None . 18. [The percentage of energy intake that should be supplied as carbohydrate for older adults is] 20% to 25%. 30% to 35%. 45% to 65%. 65% to 75%. None . 19. [GRAS stands for] generally recognized additive substances. greatly reduced additive substances. generally restricted additive substances. generally recognized as safe. None . 20. [For enteral feeding, a commercial formula is preferred to a blenderized homemade formula because commercial formulas are] more nutritious. less expensive. less likely to cause food-borne illness. better tolerated by patients. None . 21. [Compared with adults, infants and young children have more body fluid] outside the cells. inside the cells. in the bloodstream. in intestinal secretions. None . 22. [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 . 23. [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 . 24. [Protein needs of an older adult are influenced by the adequacy of _____ intake.] fiber caloric vitamin mineral None . 25. [Congregate meals are most often served at a] church. senior citizens center. nursing home. hospital. None . 26. [One limitation of intravenous feeding through a peripheral vein is that] lipids cannot be delivered. it cannot be administered at home. peripheral veins are harder to access than central veins. only limited amounts of kilocalories can be delivered. None . 27. [A condition of severe, prolonged, and persistent vomiting during pregnancy is called] hyperemesis gravidarum. placenta previa. hypergastritis. hyperbulimia. None . 28. [The majority of postsurgical patients are encouraged to return to a regular oral diet as soon as possible because] they may become dehydrated. regular food helps stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. parenteral feedings are not very nutritious. the kidneys may be overtaxed by parenteral feedings. None . 29. [A method of determining a person's basic eating habits is ] 24-hour food record. urinalysis. diet history. calorie count. None . 30. [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 . Time's up
