Lutz’s Nutrition and Diet Therapy 7th, 8th Edition
Mazur Litch Test Bank
A nurse knows that energy nutrients are measured in which of the following ways? - ANSWER:
kilocalories
p.4
A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn disease. The nurse notes that the health-care provider has
ordered the addition of omega-3 fatty acids to the diet and omega-3 fatty acid supplement to the
medication regimen. The nurse suspects the health-care provider is applying which process to help
this client minimize chronic inflammation from the disease? - ANSWER: nutrigenomics
p. 5
Which is the main focus of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER: overall eating patterns
should be based on personal and cultural choices
p.7
Which statement made to a nurse about food insecurity is concerning? - ANSWER: We often eat at
the local shelter when we can
rationale: food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe
foods or doubtful ability to acquire food, whether some of the time or always.
p. 9
In order to make suitable recommendations about nutritional status, which criteria must the nurse
gather during assessment from a client diagnosed with diabetes? - ANSWER: reported dietary intake
and physical examination
p. 12
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diverticulitis. Which question asked during nutritional
assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to ask? - ANSWER: What types of food do you consume
regularly?
*uncertain
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that
the client is an Alaskan native, which diagnosis of acculturation does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER:
Diabetes
p. 19
When taking care of a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the nurse talks about new genetic
knowledge that could personalize nutrition prescriptions. The nurse does this to: - ANSWER: utilize
nutrients properly
p.20
,"new genetic knowledge offers the potential to personalize nutrition prescriptions to avoid
interactions between one's diet and his or her genes, which can adversely affect the body's use of
nutrients"
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students called "Overeating: How to Prevent Negative
Effects on the Body." Which statement indicates that teaching has been successful? - ANSWER: My
monosaccharide level is 8E. that is normal.
*uncertain but the other options are false
The nurse knows that the disaccharide maltose is found in which of the following foods? - ANSWER:
Infant formulas
p. 26
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. Which carbohydrate most likely
contributed to the client's obesity? - ANSWER: fructose
p. 25
What are the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER: Reduce the overall
calories consumed from added sugars
p. 29
Which statement made by a pregnant client about food is concerning to the nurse? - ANSWER: I eat 2
cups of cereal with sugar, 2 bananas, and 2 cups of milk every morning.
*uncertain but lots of sugar compared to the other options
In order to make suitable recommendations about carbohydrate intake, which diagnostic criteria
during assessment would show the client needs to speak with a registered dietician? - ANSWER:
Elevated ketones in urine sample
rationale: if carb intake is too low, the body will break down both stored fat and internal protein to
meet its fuel needs,. the partially broken down fat accumulates in the blood in the form of ketones
and the person is said to be in ketosis.
p. 29
The nurse is teaching a class about nutrition. Which statement by the students about dietary fiber is
correct? - ANSWER: I feel full when I have salad
p. 28
rationale: Dietary fiber adds no fuel or energy value, but it does add volume. Bulk fills the stomach
contributing to a feeling of satiety.
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that
the client has been consuming too much fiber, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER:
Osteoporosis
p. 28
Rationale: eating too much fiber can cause problems. eating more than 50 grams of fiber a day can
interfere with mineral absorption, which can lead to conditions such as anemia and osteoporosis.
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students on healthy food choices. The nurse teaches
that fats are: - ANSWER: A major source of fuel for the body
, p. 36
A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn disease. The nurse notes that the health-care provider has
ordered the addition of omega-3 fatty acids to the diet. The nurse suspects the health-care provider
ordered these fatty-acids to help this client minimize which process from this diagnosis? - ANSWER:
Inflammation
p. 39-40
Which is the main focus of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER: A healthy eating pattern
that limits saturated fats to decrease cholesterol
p. 41
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a healthy eating pattern that limits the
amount of saturated fats to less than 10% of total calories and therefore a decreased level of
cholesterol.
In order to make suitable recommendations about nutritional status, which criteria must a nurse
gather during assessment from a client diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD)? - ANSWER:
Cholesterol level
p.41
A lower intake of dietary cholesterol is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed as overweight. Which question asked during nutritional
assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to ask? - ANSWER: Do you feel satisfied when you eat?
*uncertain
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that
the client has a slow healing wound, which deficiency does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER: Omega 6
p.40 The clinical signs of essential fatty acid deficiency (fatty acids being omega-6 and omega-3) are
manifested in dry, scaly skin, decreased growth in infants and children, increased susceptibility to
infection, and poor wound healing.
A nurse is leading a seminar about healthy food choices. The nurse teaches that proteins are: -
ANSWER: An alternative source of energy in the body
p. 49
Protein can be used as an auxiliary source of energy if kilocaloric intake is inadequate
A nurse knows that the energy requirements of proteins are measured in grams and are distinguished
from carbohydrates and fats in which of the following ways? - ANSWER: Proteins have nitrogen as a
building-block element.
p. 49
nitrogen is the element that distinguishes the structure of proteins from that of carbohydrates and
fats.
A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and obtaining adequate protein from the foods in our
diets. Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of an essential amino acid? - ANSWER:
A great source of protein that I enjoy is dried pumpkin seeds
Which conditional essential amino acid is necessary for organ growth and development? - ANSWER:
Proline
Mazur Litch Test Bank
A nurse knows that energy nutrients are measured in which of the following ways? - ANSWER:
kilocalories
p.4
A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn disease. The nurse notes that the health-care provider has
ordered the addition of omega-3 fatty acids to the diet and omega-3 fatty acid supplement to the
medication regimen. The nurse suspects the health-care provider is applying which process to help
this client minimize chronic inflammation from the disease? - ANSWER: nutrigenomics
p. 5
Which is the main focus of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER: overall eating patterns
should be based on personal and cultural choices
p.7
Which statement made to a nurse about food insecurity is concerning? - ANSWER: We often eat at
the local shelter when we can
rationale: food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe
foods or doubtful ability to acquire food, whether some of the time or always.
p. 9
In order to make suitable recommendations about nutritional status, which criteria must the nurse
gather during assessment from a client diagnosed with diabetes? - ANSWER: reported dietary intake
and physical examination
p. 12
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diverticulitis. Which question asked during nutritional
assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to ask? - ANSWER: What types of food do you consume
regularly?
*uncertain
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that
the client is an Alaskan native, which diagnosis of acculturation does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER:
Diabetes
p. 19
When taking care of a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the nurse talks about new genetic
knowledge that could personalize nutrition prescriptions. The nurse does this to: - ANSWER: utilize
nutrients properly
p.20
,"new genetic knowledge offers the potential to personalize nutrition prescriptions to avoid
interactions between one's diet and his or her genes, which can adversely affect the body's use of
nutrients"
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students called "Overeating: How to Prevent Negative
Effects on the Body." Which statement indicates that teaching has been successful? - ANSWER: My
monosaccharide level is 8E. that is normal.
*uncertain but the other options are false
The nurse knows that the disaccharide maltose is found in which of the following foods? - ANSWER:
Infant formulas
p. 26
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. Which carbohydrate most likely
contributed to the client's obesity? - ANSWER: fructose
p. 25
What are the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER: Reduce the overall
calories consumed from added sugars
p. 29
Which statement made by a pregnant client about food is concerning to the nurse? - ANSWER: I eat 2
cups of cereal with sugar, 2 bananas, and 2 cups of milk every morning.
*uncertain but lots of sugar compared to the other options
In order to make suitable recommendations about carbohydrate intake, which diagnostic criteria
during assessment would show the client needs to speak with a registered dietician? - ANSWER:
Elevated ketones in urine sample
rationale: if carb intake is too low, the body will break down both stored fat and internal protein to
meet its fuel needs,. the partially broken down fat accumulates in the blood in the form of ketones
and the person is said to be in ketosis.
p. 29
The nurse is teaching a class about nutrition. Which statement by the students about dietary fiber is
correct? - ANSWER: I feel full when I have salad
p. 28
rationale: Dietary fiber adds no fuel or energy value, but it does add volume. Bulk fills the stomach
contributing to a feeling of satiety.
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that
the client has been consuming too much fiber, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER:
Osteoporosis
p. 28
Rationale: eating too much fiber can cause problems. eating more than 50 grams of fiber a day can
interfere with mineral absorption, which can lead to conditions such as anemia and osteoporosis.
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students on healthy food choices. The nurse teaches
that fats are: - ANSWER: A major source of fuel for the body
, p. 36
A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn disease. The nurse notes that the health-care provider has
ordered the addition of omega-3 fatty acids to the diet. The nurse suspects the health-care provider
ordered these fatty-acids to help this client minimize which process from this diagnosis? - ANSWER:
Inflammation
p. 39-40
Which is the main focus of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines? - ANSWER: A healthy eating pattern
that limits saturated fats to decrease cholesterol
p. 41
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a healthy eating pattern that limits the
amount of saturated fats to less than 10% of total calories and therefore a decreased level of
cholesterol.
In order to make suitable recommendations about nutritional status, which criteria must a nurse
gather during assessment from a client diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD)? - ANSWER:
Cholesterol level
p.41
A lower intake of dietary cholesterol is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed as overweight. Which question asked during nutritional
assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to ask? - ANSWER: Do you feel satisfied when you eat?
*uncertain
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that
the client has a slow healing wound, which deficiency does the nurse suspect? - ANSWER: Omega 6
p.40 The clinical signs of essential fatty acid deficiency (fatty acids being omega-6 and omega-3) are
manifested in dry, scaly skin, decreased growth in infants and children, increased susceptibility to
infection, and poor wound healing.
A nurse is leading a seminar about healthy food choices. The nurse teaches that proteins are: -
ANSWER: An alternative source of energy in the body
p. 49
Protein can be used as an auxiliary source of energy if kilocaloric intake is inadequate
A nurse knows that the energy requirements of proteins are measured in grams and are distinguished
from carbohydrates and fats in which of the following ways? - ANSWER: Proteins have nitrogen as a
building-block element.
p. 49
nitrogen is the element that distinguishes the structure of proteins from that of carbohydrates and
fats.
A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and obtaining adequate protein from the foods in our
diets. Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of an essential amino acid? - ANSWER:
A great source of protein that I enjoy is dried pumpkin seeds
Which conditional essential amino acid is necessary for organ growth and development? - ANSWER:
Proline
