Exam Study Set 2025 WITH 185
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A patient who has celiac disease should increase intake of what - CORRECT
ANSWER-Simple carbohydrates
What is an example of an incomplete protein? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plant proteins
such as beans
Lutein slows the progression of macular degeneration and is found in foods such as -
CORRECT ANSWER-Kale, spinach, collard and mustard greens
If a bag of TPN runs out what should be infused until another bag becomes available? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10% dextrose in water
What kind of carbohydrate should the majority of your diet be - CORRECT ANSWER-
Polysaccharides
How much of your diet should be protein - CORRECT ANSWER-10% to 35% a day
How much of your diet should be fat - CORRECT ANSWER-20% to 35% a day
What is the recommended amount of cholesterol per day - CORRECT ANSWER-200 to
300 mg
When beginning a new prescription for enteral nutrition by intermittent tube feeding how
should you first initiate this feeding - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase the formula over
the first 4 to 6 feedings until the prescribed volume is achieved
What is beriberi - CORRECT ANSWER-A thiamine deficiency (vitamin b)
What is a good source of vitamin B - CORRECT ANSWER-Whole grains
What are some laboratory findings of acute pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decreased serum calcium
,Increased serum glucose, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin
A high fiber diet can help prevent what - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyperlipidemia
How many calories equal a weight gain of 1 pound - CORRECT ANSWER-3500
What are three complications of TPN - CORRECT ANSWER-Diarrhea
Polyuria
Hypocalcemia
How long can expressed breastmilk be stored in the refrigerator - CORRECT ANSWER-
5 to 8 days
What does a low residue diet do - CORRECT ANSWER-Limits the amount of stool
traveling through the intestinal tract (restricts foods that increase bowel activity)
What is a good food to increase zinc intake - CORRECT ANSWER-Ground beef patty
To help prevent nausea what should a patient do when eating - CORRECT ANSWER-
Eat foods at room temperature
How many calories are there per a gram of fat - CORRECT ANSWER-Nine
Patients who adhere to a kosher diet do eat dairy products combined with what -
CORRECT ANSWER-Non-meat products at the same meal (no shellfish or pork)
What has more calcium yogurt or cheese - CORRECT ANSWER-Yogurt
A patient with a new ileostomy should do what four things - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Increase dietary salt intake
2. Increase amount of pasta and other foods that can help thicken the stool
3. Prepare meals on schedule
4. Increase dietary B12
Why should a patient with celiac disease avoid all types of processed foods -
CORRECT ANSWER-Because they contain gluten
What fruit is a high source of potassium - CORRECT ANSWER-Cantaloupe
Chapter 7 - CORRECT ANSWER-
How many extra calories a day should a woman in her second trimester consume -
CORRECT ANSWER-340
How many extra calories a day should a woman in her third trimester consume -
CORRECT ANSWER-452
, During pregnancy how much protein, fat, and carbohydrates should a woman consume
a day - CORRECT ANSWER-20% of the daily total calorie intake. Fat should be 30%
and carbohydrates 50%
What is the phenylketonuria diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Foods low in phenylalanine
should be included and foods high in protein should be avoided (due to high
phenylalanine)
How many ounces a week should an infant gain for the first 5 to 6 months - CORRECT
ANSWER-5 to 7 ounces
When should iron fortified cereal be introduced - CORRECT ANSWER-4 months
Cows milk should not be introduced as the diet until after how old - CORRECT
ANSWER-One year
Breast-feeding teaching points - CORRECT ANSWER-
How long can breastmilk be frozen for - CORRECT ANSWER-Up to six months
Formula feeding teaching points - CORRECT ANSWER-
New foods should be introduced to infants one at a time over a blank day period to
observe for signs of allergy or intolerance - CORRECT ANSWER-4 to 5
What are four things that should not be introduced to the infant until after the first year -
CORRECT ANSWER-Milk, eggs, wheat and citrus fruits
How long can you store an open jar of infant food in the refrigerator - CORRECT
ANSWER-Up to 24 hours
Suggested introduction of foods - CORRECT ANSWER-
Information on colic - CORRECT ANSWER-
What are some foods that may cause choking or aspiration in a child - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, grapes, raw carrots, celery, peanut butter, tough
meat and candy
What is the appropriate serving size of foods for children - CORRECT ANSWER-1
tablespoon per year of age
When is it appropriate to switch to skim or 1% low-fat milk - CORRECT ANSWER-After
two years of age