WGU D440
WGU D440 THERAPEUTIC DIETS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a clear liquid diet? - correct answer Limited nutrients; used
for a short period of time.
Give examples of clear liquids. - correct answer Apple or cranberry
juice, gelatin, popsicles, clear broths.
When is a clear liquid diet prescribed? - correct answer For patients
with GI problems, before and after surgery, and before some
diagnostic tests.
What is a full liquid diet? - correct answer Foods that are or may
become liquid at room or body temperature.
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Give examples of full liquids. - correct answer Juices, milk, yogurt,
cream soups, liquid dietary supplements.
When is a full liquid diet used? - correct answer To advance a patient
with GI disturbances, after dental work, and for those who
cannot tolerate solid food.
What is a pureed diet? - correct answer Food blended into a pulp-
like mixture.
Who is a pureed diet for? - correct answer People who cannot safely
chew or swallow solid food.
What should be avoided in a pureed diet? - correct answer Raw
eggs, nuts, and seeds.
What is a mechanical soft diet? - correct answer Modified food
consistencies, such as ground meat or soft cooked foods.
Who is a mechanical soft diet for? - correct answer People who have
difficulty chewing effectively.
WGU D440 THERAPEUTIC DIETS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a clear liquid diet? - correct answer Limited nutrients; used
for a short period of time.
Give examples of clear liquids. - correct answer Apple or cranberry
juice, gelatin, popsicles, clear broths.
When is a clear liquid diet prescribed? - correct answer For patients
with GI problems, before and after surgery, and before some
diagnostic tests.
What is a full liquid diet? - correct answer Foods that are or may
become liquid at room or body temperature.
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Give examples of full liquids. - correct answer Juices, milk, yogurt,
cream soups, liquid dietary supplements.
When is a full liquid diet used? - correct answer To advance a patient
with GI disturbances, after dental work, and for those who
cannot tolerate solid food.
What is a pureed diet? - correct answer Food blended into a pulp-
like mixture.
Who is a pureed diet for? - correct answer People who cannot safely
chew or swallow solid food.
What should be avoided in a pureed diet? - correct answer Raw
eggs, nuts, and seeds.
What is a mechanical soft diet? - correct answer Modified food
consistencies, such as ground meat or soft cooked foods.
Who is a mechanical soft diet for? - correct answer People who have
difficulty chewing effectively.
