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A 9 month old infant whose weight for length is greater than the 95th percentile is being fed iron
fortified, milk based formula. What should the dietitian do first during consultation? ✔Correct
Answer-assess daily intake and feeding behaviors
A new resident enters the nursing home with a long list of nutrition related problems. As the
dietitian, which problem should you address first? ✔Correct Answer-Involuntary weight loss of
5.5% in last 30 days
Which of the following provides 60 g of CHO?
a. 1 English muffin, 1 c. skim milk. 1⁄2 c. apple juice
b. 1 fat-free granola bar, 1⁄2 c. raisins, 1 c. fruited yogurt with aspartame c. 2 small waffles with 2T lite
syrup and I T peanut butter
d. 1 four oz. bagel with 2 T lite cream cheese and 1 T jelly ✔Correct Answer-1 English muffin, 1 c.
skim milk. 1⁄2 c. apple juice
What is a guide for calculating water needs with tube feedings? ✔Correct Answer-1 mL water /1.0
calories
If a type 2 diabetic has been diagnosed with insulin resistance, which type of oral medication would
be most appropriate? ✔Correct Answer-thiazolidinediones
Prolonged bed rest can lead to all of the following except:
a. exaggerated responses of heart rate and cardiac output
b. negative sodium balance and reduction volume
c. decrease in muscle mass with loss of nitrogen, sulfur, and potassium
d. increased deposition of calcium and phosphorous in the bones
e. venous stasis leading to thrombosis ✔Correct Answer-d. increased deposition of calcium and
phosphorous in the bones
A dietitian is counseling the parents of an obese prepubescent child. Which of the following
outcomes would best indicate parental support of the child's weightloss effort? ✔Correct Answer-
Enrollment of the child in a physical activity program
Which of the following statements is an example of an outcome indicator? ✔Correct Answer-
Customers are satisfied with the quality of service
Who is the most appropriate candidate for TPN?
a. a 12 year old girl coming in for an appendectomy
b. a middle aged woman who will begin chemotherapy
c. an elderly lady with emphysema
d. a young man going for gallbladder surgery ✔Correct Answer-a middle aged woman who will
begin chemotherapy
, To prevent fatty acid deficiency, an adult male patient should receive what percent of total energy
per day as essential fatty acids? ✔Correct Answer-4%
What is the best therapy for weight loss? ✔Correct Answer-exercise, diet, behavior modification
The NHANES study looks at which parameters?
I. dietary II. clinical III. biochemical ✔Correct Answer-I, II, III
Which of the following is a medium fat meat? ✔Correct Answer-pork chop
he addition of complementary foods to breastfed infants is recommended at about: ✔Correct
Answer-6 months
An indication for the use of a protein hydrolysate infant formula is: ✔Correct Answer-protein
hypersensitivity
Which of the following would you suggest that a woman with inverted nipples do during the third
trimester? ✔Correct Answer-do nothing because the natural changes in the breast during
pregnancy and the infant's suckling postpartum may evert the nipples
A child with AIDS needs a high calorie and __ intake. ✔Correct Answer-protein
Identify the weight control strategy intended to limit exposure to food. ✔Correct Answer-portion
the food before serving at the table
A long term care patient has normal intestinal function but cannot eat. What tube feeding should
you provide? ✔Correct Answer-isotonic lactose-free formula
A male is 5'11" tall and weighs 189#. Six months ago he weighed 215#. What is her percent of ideal
body weight? ✔Correct Answer-110%
One disadvantage of TPN is ✔Correct Answer-meticulous aseptic technique is needed in preparing
and administering fluids
Severe engorgement is most often due to: ✔Correct Answer-infrequent feedings
Which will cause the most delay in gastric emptying? ✔Correct Answer-corned beef
The major difference between the low-residue tube feeding (or supplement) and the chemically
defined (elemental) diet products is ✔Correct Answer-protein content
A dietitian is given a poor performance evaluation by the clinical nutrition manager. The dietitian is
surprised and says previous managers never told her of those problems. What should the manager
have done to avoid this conflict? ✔Correct Answer-Conduct informal coaching in areas of poor
performance.
When a starved patient begins to eat, they might expect: ✔Correct Answer-an increased workload
on the heart
A homeless patient who is deficient in all nutrients is to be discharged. What organization may help?
✔Correct Answer-the social workers group