Nutrition 2750 Pretest #2 Spring 24
If a patient with multiple sclerosis starts coughing frequently
during meals and starts to eat significantly less food than
normal, the patient may have
A. pneumonia
B. gastroesophegeal reflux disease
C. peptic ulcer
D. dysphagia Correct Answers D. dysphagia
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An example of a high-fiber food item to include with lunch for
treating constipation is
A. pasta with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
B. beef tacos with lettuce and tomatoes
C. an omelet with mushrooms and onions
D. black bean soup Correct Answers D. black bean soup
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Treatment of diarrhea generally begins with
A. a high-fiber, low-fat diet
B. removal of the cause of diarrhea
C. adequate fluids to hydrate the patient
D. a low-fat, low-fiber, or low-lactose diet Correct Answers C.
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adequate fluids to hydrate the patient
After surgery, once bowel sounds return, the most appropriate
first meal should be
A. a clear liquid diet for 2 days
, B. a soft and low-fiber diet
C. chosen by the physician
D. diet as tolerated Correct Answers C. chosen by the physician
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Of the following, the most stressful physical traumas would be
A. a single bone fracture
B. a low-grade fever
C. minor surgery
D. a large third-degree burn Correct Answers D. a large third-
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degree bur
If a patient is healing more slowly than expected after surgery,
they may benefit from
A. enteral feedings
B. supplemental zinc and vitamins A and C
C. supplemental iron and vitamins B12 and D
D. additional branched-chain amino acids Correct Answers B.
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supplemental zinc and vitamins A and C
The situation in which it would be most important for the nurse
to contact the registered dietitian (RD) is if a
A. patient complains of constipation during their hospital stay
B. patient's family complains about the quality of the food in the
hospital
C. patient reports losing 10 pounds un the past year without
trying
D. patient has been receiving intravenous glucose and saline but
no oral intake for 36 hours Correct Answers D. patient has been
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If a patient with multiple sclerosis starts coughing frequently
during meals and starts to eat significantly less food than
normal, the patient may have
A. pneumonia
B. gastroesophegeal reflux disease
C. peptic ulcer
D. dysphagia Correct Answers D. dysphagia
hh hh
An example of a high-fiber food item to include with lunch for
treating constipation is
A. pasta with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
B. beef tacos with lettuce and tomatoes
C. an omelet with mushrooms and onions
D. black bean soup Correct Answers D. black bean soup
hh hh
Treatment of diarrhea generally begins with
A. a high-fiber, low-fat diet
B. removal of the cause of diarrhea
C. adequate fluids to hydrate the patient
D. a low-fat, low-fiber, or low-lactose diet Correct Answers C.
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adequate fluids to hydrate the patient
After surgery, once bowel sounds return, the most appropriate
first meal should be
A. a clear liquid diet for 2 days
, B. a soft and low-fiber diet
C. chosen by the physician
D. diet as tolerated Correct Answers C. chosen by the physician
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Of the following, the most stressful physical traumas would be
A. a single bone fracture
B. a low-grade fever
C. minor surgery
D. a large third-degree burn Correct Answers D. a large third-
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degree bur
If a patient is healing more slowly than expected after surgery,
they may benefit from
A. enteral feedings
B. supplemental zinc and vitamins A and C
C. supplemental iron and vitamins B12 and D
D. additional branched-chain amino acids Correct Answers B.
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supplemental zinc and vitamins A and C
The situation in which it would be most important for the nurse
to contact the registered dietitian (RD) is if a
A. patient complains of constipation during their hospital stay
B. patient's family complains about the quality of the food in the
hospital
C. patient reports losing 10 pounds un the past year without
trying
D. patient has been receiving intravenous glucose and saline but
no oral intake for 36 hours Correct Answers D. patient has been
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