Chapter 04 - Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
1. Nutrition intervention comprises which step of the nutrition care process?
a. Step one
b. Step two
c. Step three
d. Step four
e. Step five
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: Introduction
2. Nutrition interventions are intended to positively change:
a. food and nutrient delivery and intake.
b. the scope of practice for the dietitian.
c. the client’s knowledge of vitamins and minerals.
d. beliefs surrounding food preparation.
e. cultural biases toward meal planning.
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Introduction
3. Which two steps make up nutrition intervention?
a. Monitoring and evaluation
b. Assessing and diagnosing
c. Analyzing and discussing
d. Planning and implementation
e. Prescribing and formulating outcomes
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Nutrition Prescriptions
4. Which action best demonstrates how a registered dietitian (RD) plans an intervention?
a. The RD develops the nutrition prescription
b. The RD collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
c. The RD coordinates the plan of care
d. The RD assigns activities to dietetics personnel
e. The RD documents specific treatment goals
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Nutrition Prescriptions
5. Which is an example of an intervention that would help a client consume adequate food?
a. Allow the client to prepare foods in his room
b. Arrange for parenteral nutrition until client intake is appropriate
c. Perform daily weights
d. Measure intake and output weekly
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e. Organize family-style meals in the facility
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
6. An example of a carbohydrate modular nutrition supplement might be:
a. MightyShakes
b. Polycose
c. Ensure
d. ProMod
e. Boost
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
7. Which is an example of a factor affecting nutritional intake during illness?
a. Nursing care
b. Medications
c. Accessible menus
d. The nutrition prescription
e. Obesity
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
8. Which best describes dronabinol?
a. An enzyme that supports pancreatic sufficiency
b. A steroid that increases feelings of well being
c. A derivative of marijuana that may improve appetite
d. A protein-inhibitor that is used to combat weight loss
e. An antiemetic used to treat gastric stasis
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
9. Acceptable foods that are part of a clear liquid diet include:
a. Milk and ice cream
b. Broth and bouillon
c. Cream of mushroom soup
d. Yogurt
e. Pudding and sherbet
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
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10. Which liquid has the highest osmolality?
a. Mineral water
b. Milk
c. Fruit punch
d. Broth
e. Prune juice
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
11. What is the best strategy to increase protein content?
a. adding sour cream to a smoothie.
b. using whole milk with creamed vegetables.
c. including powdered milk with soup.
d. adding cream cheese to vegetables.
e. using extra butter in casseroles.
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
12. Which is an example of a nutrition diagnosis for which vitamin and mineral supplements might be appropriate?
a. Inadequate fluid intake
b. Increased nutrient needs
c. Increased energy expenditure
d. Food-medication interaction
e. Inconsistent carbohydrate intake
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Analyze
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
13. Which is an example of a commonly used bioactive substance?
a. Medium-chain triglycerides
b. Soy protein
c. Dry milk powder
d. Whey
e. Gelatin
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
14. Which would be an example of a non-food cause of poor oral intake?
a. Poorly fitting dentures
b. Decreased sense of smell
c. Use of adaptive equipment
d. Lack of access to restaurants
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1. Nutrition intervention comprises which step of the nutrition care process?
a. Step one
b. Step two
c. Step three
d. Step four
e. Step five
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: Introduction
2. Nutrition interventions are intended to positively change:
a. food and nutrient delivery and intake.
b. the scope of practice for the dietitian.
c. the client’s knowledge of vitamins and minerals.
d. beliefs surrounding food preparation.
e. cultural biases toward meal planning.
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Introduction
3. Which two steps make up nutrition intervention?
a. Monitoring and evaluation
b. Assessing and diagnosing
c. Analyzing and discussing
d. Planning and implementation
e. Prescribing and formulating outcomes
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Nutrition Prescriptions
4. Which action best demonstrates how a registered dietitian (RD) plans an intervention?
a. The RD develops the nutrition prescription
b. The RD collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
c. The RD coordinates the plan of care
d. The RD assigns activities to dietetics personnel
e. The RD documents specific treatment goals
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Nutrition Prescriptions
5. Which is an example of an intervention that would help a client consume adequate food?
a. Allow the client to prepare foods in his room
b. Arrange for parenteral nutrition until client intake is appropriate
c. Perform daily weights
d. Measure intake and output weekly
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e. Organize family-style meals in the facility
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
6. An example of a carbohydrate modular nutrition supplement might be:
a. MightyShakes
b. Polycose
c. Ensure
d. ProMod
e. Boost
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
7. Which is an example of a factor affecting nutritional intake during illness?
a. Nursing care
b. Medications
c. Accessible menus
d. The nutrition prescription
e. Obesity
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
8. Which best describes dronabinol?
a. An enzyme that supports pancreatic sufficiency
b. A steroid that increases feelings of well being
c. A derivative of marijuana that may improve appetite
d. A protein-inhibitor that is used to combat weight loss
e. An antiemetic used to treat gastric stasis
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
9. Acceptable foods that are part of a clear liquid diet include:
a. Milk and ice cream
b. Broth and bouillon
c. Cream of mushroom soup
d. Yogurt
e. Pudding and sherbet
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
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10. Which liquid has the highest osmolality?
a. Mineral water
b. Milk
c. Fruit punch
d. Broth
e. Prune juice
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
11. What is the best strategy to increase protein content?
a. adding sour cream to a smoothie.
b. using whole milk with creamed vegetables.
c. including powdered milk with soup.
d. adding cream cheese to vegetables.
e. using extra butter in casseroles.
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
12. Which is an example of a nutrition diagnosis for which vitamin and mineral supplements might be appropriate?
a. Inadequate fluid intake
b. Increased nutrient needs
c. Increased energy expenditure
d. Food-medication interaction
e. Inconsistent carbohydrate intake
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Analyze
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
13. Which is an example of a commonly used bioactive substance?
a. Medium-chain triglycerides
b. Soy protein
c. Dry milk powder
d. Whey
e. Gelatin
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: Food and/or Nutrient Delivery (Oral Diets)
14. Which would be an example of a non-food cause of poor oral intake?
a. Poorly fitting dentures
b. Decreased sense of smell
c. Use of adaptive equipment
d. Lack of access to restaurants
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