Intro to Clinical Nutrition - Final
Exam UTRGV Questions with
Accurate Answers
"Calcium builds strong bones" is an example of: correct answer structure-
function claims
A coordinated program of treatment that merges the care plans of different
health practitioners is a correct answer critical pathways
A drawback to obtaining detailed genetic information about one's disease risk is:
correct answer the potential for revealing private information.
A durable power of attorney is used to: correct answer appoint a health care
agent for the patient
A fiber rich diet may help to prevent or control: correct answer diabetes, heart
disease, constipation
A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to: correct
answer keep a food and activity diary
A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet. the
most appropriate response from the nurse is to: correct answer emphasize foods
the patient can eat
,A patient who is following a low-sodium diet should avoid: correct answer
tomato-based products
A patient who is on a tube feeding gains nine pounds in three days. The nurse
realizes that this may most likely indicate: correct answer a fluid imbalance
A patient with heart failure has developed cardiac cachexia as a result of the
disease. The nurse understands that which medication would most likely be
effective to reverse cardiac cachexia? correct answer there is no treatment for
cardiac cachexia
A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The
patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15 pound weight loss
over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:
correct answer AIDS enteropathy
A patient with oropharyngeal dysphagia would most likely demonstrate which
symptom correct answer a gurgling noise after swallowing
A patient's blood glucose log shows several episodes of hyperglycemia upon rising
in the morning. The nurse explains that this is: correct answer called the dawn
phenomenon
A patient's diet order is most often prescribed by the: correct answer physician
A patient's lab work shows severe hypertriglyceridemia with blood triglycerides of
1075 mg/dL. The nurse understands that the patient's fat intake should be limited
to _____ % of kcalories per day in order to prevent dangerous complications
correct answer 15
, A patient's right to make decisions concerning his or her own well-being is called:
correct answer patient autonomy
A person who is severely lacking in which of the following may experience a sulfur
deficiency? correct answer protein
A person with ____ typically experiences an excessive colonic response to meals,
gastrointestinal hormones, and stress correct answer irritable bowel syndrome
A pregnant woman needs an extra 450 calories above the allowance for non-
pregnant women during which trimester: correct answer third
A pregnant woman's daily energy needs increase by ______ kcalories in the
second trimester and ______ in the third trimester correct answer 340, 450
A rare type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is: correct answer
Kaposi's sarcoma
A side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet is: correct answer flatulence
Adequate fluid intake will help the person with COPD by: correct answer
preventing the secretion of overly thick mucus
After 30 minutes of sun exposure, which of the following people would have
synthesized more vitamin D? correct answer a light-skinned person
Exam UTRGV Questions with
Accurate Answers
"Calcium builds strong bones" is an example of: correct answer structure-
function claims
A coordinated program of treatment that merges the care plans of different
health practitioners is a correct answer critical pathways
A drawback to obtaining detailed genetic information about one's disease risk is:
correct answer the potential for revealing private information.
A durable power of attorney is used to: correct answer appoint a health care
agent for the patient
A fiber rich diet may help to prevent or control: correct answer diabetes, heart
disease, constipation
A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to: correct
answer keep a food and activity diary
A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet. the
most appropriate response from the nurse is to: correct answer emphasize foods
the patient can eat
,A patient who is following a low-sodium diet should avoid: correct answer
tomato-based products
A patient who is on a tube feeding gains nine pounds in three days. The nurse
realizes that this may most likely indicate: correct answer a fluid imbalance
A patient with heart failure has developed cardiac cachexia as a result of the
disease. The nurse understands that which medication would most likely be
effective to reverse cardiac cachexia? correct answer there is no treatment for
cardiac cachexia
A patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The
patient complains of chronic diarrhea. The nurse notes a 15 pound weight loss
over a 4-week period. The most likely explanation for the patient's condition is:
correct answer AIDS enteropathy
A patient with oropharyngeal dysphagia would most likely demonstrate which
symptom correct answer a gurgling noise after swallowing
A patient's blood glucose log shows several episodes of hyperglycemia upon rising
in the morning. The nurse explains that this is: correct answer called the dawn
phenomenon
A patient's diet order is most often prescribed by the: correct answer physician
A patient's lab work shows severe hypertriglyceridemia with blood triglycerides of
1075 mg/dL. The nurse understands that the patient's fat intake should be limited
to _____ % of kcalories per day in order to prevent dangerous complications
correct answer 15
, A patient's right to make decisions concerning his or her own well-being is called:
correct answer patient autonomy
A person who is severely lacking in which of the following may experience a sulfur
deficiency? correct answer protein
A person with ____ typically experiences an excessive colonic response to meals,
gastrointestinal hormones, and stress correct answer irritable bowel syndrome
A pregnant woman needs an extra 450 calories above the allowance for non-
pregnant women during which trimester: correct answer third
A pregnant woman's daily energy needs increase by ______ kcalories in the
second trimester and ______ in the third trimester correct answer 340, 450
A rare type of cancer frequently associated with HIV infection is: correct answer
Kaposi's sarcoma
A side effect of consuming a high-fiber diet is: correct answer flatulence
Adequate fluid intake will help the person with COPD by: correct answer
preventing the secretion of overly thick mucus
After 30 minutes of sun exposure, which of the following people would have
synthesized more vitamin D? correct answer a light-skinned person
