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MNT II Final Exam Review Questions
and Answers
Primary function of the lungs - Ans:✔✔-Gas exchange
Respiratory quotient - Ans:✔✔-Measure of metabolism and lung function
Vco2/Vo2
Protein and iron deficiencies lead to - Ans:✔✔-Low Hgb, low oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
Vit C is required for synthesis of... - Ans:✔✔-Collagen
What is aspiration? Name some foods that are easily aspirated - Ans:✔✔-Aspiration- movement of food
or fluid into the lungs
Food round in shape: nuts, popcorn, hot dog pieces
chunks of inadequately chewed food such as meat or raw vegetables
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What are some current diet recommendations associated with asthma - Ans:✔✔--Wholesome foods to
provide optimal energy
-Balance of nutrients and phytonutrients
-Correction of diagnosed energy and nutrient deficiencies or excesses
-Careful attn to food-drug interactions
-Monitoring for healthy pulmonary status
-Education
How are energy needs affected in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)? - Ans:✔✔-25-50%
greater REE
Protein needs to provide what % of calories in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia? - Ans:✔✔-≥7%
total calories
How can GER be treated? - Ans:✔✔-Thickened feedings
prone positioning
antacids
H2 receptor antagonists
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What is the difference between late and early cor pulmonale (chronic obstructive pulmonary dz)? -
Ans:✔✔-Cor pulmonale- increased blood pressure which leads to enlargement and failure of the right
ventricle of the heart
Late (emphysema, type 1): mild hypoxemia, normal HCT
Early (chronic bronchitis, type 2): prominent hypoxia, high HCT
In those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), what are the nutritional assessment
parameters to be checked? - Ans:✔✔--Quality of life → ability to obtain, prepare and consume food;
supplemental oxygen when prescribed
-Weight status → BMI and weight changes (BMI <20 is malnutrition)
-Body composition → lower fat-free mass index and bone mineral density
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FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
MNT II Final Exam Review Questions
and Answers
Primary function of the lungs - Ans:✔✔-Gas exchange
Respiratory quotient - Ans:✔✔-Measure of metabolism and lung function
Vco2/Vo2
Protein and iron deficiencies lead to - Ans:✔✔-Low Hgb, low oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
Vit C is required for synthesis of... - Ans:✔✔-Collagen
What is aspiration? Name some foods that are easily aspirated - Ans:✔✔-Aspiration- movement of food
or fluid into the lungs
Food round in shape: nuts, popcorn, hot dog pieces
chunks of inadequately chewed food such as meat or raw vegetables
Page 1/17
, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
What are some current diet recommendations associated with asthma - Ans:✔✔--Wholesome foods to
provide optimal energy
-Balance of nutrients and phytonutrients
-Correction of diagnosed energy and nutrient deficiencies or excesses
-Careful attn to food-drug interactions
-Monitoring for healthy pulmonary status
-Education
How are energy needs affected in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)? - Ans:✔✔-25-50%
greater REE
Protein needs to provide what % of calories in those with bronchopulmonary dysplasia? - Ans:✔✔-≥7%
total calories
How can GER be treated? - Ans:✔✔-Thickened feedings
prone positioning
antacids
H2 receptor antagonists
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, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
What is the difference between late and early cor pulmonale (chronic obstructive pulmonary dz)? -
Ans:✔✔-Cor pulmonale- increased blood pressure which leads to enlargement and failure of the right
ventricle of the heart
Late (emphysema, type 1): mild hypoxemia, normal HCT
Early (chronic bronchitis, type 2): prominent hypoxia, high HCT
In those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), what are the nutritional assessment
parameters to be checked? - Ans:✔✔--Quality of life → ability to obtain, prepare and consume food;
supplemental oxygen when prescribed
-Weight status → BMI and weight changes (BMI <20 is malnutrition)
-Body composition → lower fat-free mass index and bone mineral density
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