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WGU D440 HESI NUTRITION (VICTORIA + KAREEM + STEPHANIE
STUDY GUIDES) | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM


Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - CORRECT ANSWER - BMI and
albumin


PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ...
- CORRECT ANSWER - nutrition deficiency.


Which patient would need more water? - CORRECT ANSWER - (A.
Breastfeeding)


know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on - CORRECT
ANSWER - mechanical soft


Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... -
CORRECT ANSWER - broccoli, cheese.


Know nutrient dense foods. - CORRECT ANSWER - ???


Folic acid Is found in .... - CORRECT ANSWER - yogurt.


1 oz = ? mL - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 ml


1 cup = ? oz - CORRECT ANSWER - 8 oz


BMI Ranges: - CORRECT ANSWER - 18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight

,30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)


Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - CORRECT ANSWER - 9
4
4


Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)


Renal Disease diet - CORRECT ANSWER - fluid restriction, Low sodium,
Low protein, low potassium, high calcium


Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranberries,
blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft
drinks, and chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices


Heart Failure diet - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid restriction (spread out fluids
during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol


Heart Health Diet: - CORRECT ANSWER - Decrease in saturated fats

, Increase in Fiber


DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - CORRECT ANSWER - Low
sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*


Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT ANSWER - Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made
from wheat, rye, oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers,
cereal, spaghetti, macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal


Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth -
CORRECT ANSWER - Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp.,
high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods


Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - CORRECT ANSWER
- Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole
grains (if no allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables.
Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use
healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil


Cholecystitis diet: - CORRECT ANSWER - low fat, high fiber and protein and
carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.


Diverticulitis: - CORRECT ANSWER - High fiber, no nuts/seeds


Hemorrhoids diet: - CORRECT ANSWER - Increase fiber and increase fluid
intake.

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