HOSA Nutrition (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY
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Dry mouth can result in all of the following except:
a. bad breath.
b. reduced food intake.
c. dental disease.
d. achalasia. - ANSWERd. achalasia
Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except:
a. inability to initiate swallowing.
b. aspiration.
c. impaired peristalsis.
d. hoarse voice. - ANSWERc. impaired peristalsis
People with _____ often complain of food "sticking" in the esophagus.
a. esophageal dysphagia
b. oropharyngeal dysphagia
c. dyspepsia
d. gastritis - ANSWERa. esophageal dysphagia
All of the following are appropriate for a patient suffering from mouth dryness
except:
a. sauces.
b. potato chips.
c. gravies.
d. sugarless gum. - ANSWERb. potato chips
Dysphagia can be caused by all of the following except:
a. Parkinson's disease.
b. diabetes.
c. esophageal cancer.
d. stroke. - ANSWERb. diabetes
Repeated bouts of pneumonia may be associated with:
a. dysphagia.
b. irritable bowel syndrome.
c. peptic ulcers.
d. diverticular disease. - ANSWERa. dysphagia
All of the following foods may be indicated for individuals with dysphagia except:
a. cream of wheat.
b. scrambled eggs.
c. brownies with nuts.
d. pureed chicken. - ANSWERb. scrambled eggs
,To improve a client's acceptance of pureed foods you would:
a. make them watery and thin.
b. serve brightly colored foods.
c. avoid the use of spices and seasonings.
d. avoid pureeing a patient's favorite foods. - ANSWERb. serve brightly colored foods
Which of the following foods would not be appropriate on a Level 1 diet for
dysphagia?
a. pudding
b. yogurt with fruit
c. baby cereal
d. pureed sweet potatoes - ANSWERb. yogurt with fruit
A condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm is:
a. hiatal hernia.
b. Barrett's esophagus.
c. gastritis.
d. gastric ulcer. - ANSWERa. hiatal hernia
GERD often develops as a consequence of:
a. aging.
b. underweight.
c. H. pylori infection.
d. pregnancy. - ANSWERd. pregnancy
The most effective medications for suppressing gastric acid secretion are:
a. H2 blockers.
b. proton-pump inhibitors.
c. antacids.
d. NSAIDs. - ANSWERb. proton-pump inhibitors
An effective dietary strategy for the treatment of GERD is to:
a. avoid alcohol.
b. avoid gas-forming foods.
c. eat large food portions.
d. suck on a peppermint after a meal. - ANSWERa. avoid alcohol
Clients with reflux esophagitis should be instructed to:
a. eat small, frequent meals.
b. drink liquids with meals.
c. lie down after eating.
d. consume caffeine-containing foods and beverages. - ANSWERa. eat small,
frequent meals
General discomfort in the upper abdominal area with complaints of stomach pain,
gnawing sensations, fullness, nausea, and bloating is descriptive of:
,a. peptic ulcer disease.
b. dyspepsia.
c. hiatal hernia.
d. Sjögren's syndrome. - ANSWERb. dyspepsia
Foods often associated with dyspepsia include all of the following except:
a. raw foods.
b. coffee.
c. spicy foods.
d. high-fat foods. - ANSWERa. raw foods
Nutrition interventions to ease the symptoms of nausea include:
a. eating dry, starchy foods.
b. drinking warm beverages.
c. adding fat to foods.
d. eating raw vegetables. - ANSWERa. eating dry, starchy foods
To alleviate nausea you would tell a client to:
a. limit highly spiced foods.
b. drink liquids with meals.
c. consume hot meals.
d. eat as quickly as possible. - ANSWERa. limit highly spiced foods
One of the most common causes of acute gastritis is:
a. food allergies.
b. viral infections.
c. repeated use of NSAIDS.
d. radiation therapy. - ANSWERc. repeated use of NSAIDS
Hypochlorhydria may result from:
a. gastritis.
b. peptic ulcer disease.
c. dyspepsia.
d. bariatric surgery. - ANSWERa. gastritis
A major factor in the development of both gastritis and peptic ulcer disease is:
a. infection with H. pylori.
b. stress.
c. overeating.
d. cigarette smoking. - ANSWERa. infection with H. pylori
_____ occurs in up to 15% of cases of peptic ulcer disease.
a. Pain
b. Dysphagia
c. Gastrointestinal bleeding
d. Reflux esophagitis - ANSWERc. gastrointestinal bleeding
, Which of the following plays the primary role in treatment of ulcers?
a. surgery
b. relaxation therapy
c. drug therapy
d. diet - ANSWERc. drug therapy
Nutrition intervention for peptic ulcer disease includes advising the patient to do all
of the following except:
a. avoid foods that increase acid secretion.
b. avoid large meals.
c. avoid eating right before bedtime.
d. avoid gas-forming foods. - ANSWERd. avoid gas-forming foods
Dietary adjustments after a gastrectomy are influenced by:
a. the size of the remaining stomach.
b. the resulting slower gastric emptying.
c. the type of surgical procedure performed.
d. the patient's food preferences. - ANSWERa. the size of the remaining stomach
Postgastrectomy diets are limited in:
a. fat.
b. simple sugars.
c. protein.
d. complex carbohydrates. - ANSWERb. simple sugars
To help delay stomach emptying and reduce diarrhea following a gastrectomy, foods
high in _____ may be useful.
a. fat
b. insoluble fiber
c. protein
d. soluble fiber - ANSWERd. soluble fiber
Liquids are restricted during meals following a gastrectomy because they:
a. can speed up the emptying rate of the stomach.
b. slow down the emptying rate of the stomach.
c. add unwanted kcalories.
d. are likely to cause aspiration. - ANSWERa. can speed up the emptying rate of the
stomach
Appropriate foods for a postgastrectomy diet include:
a. lean, tender meats.
b. fruit punch.
c. milk shakes.
d. frosted flakes. - ANSWERa. lean, tender meats
The symptoms of dumping syndrome include all of the following except:
a. diarrhea.
BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| Grade A|
100% Correct (Verified Answers)
Dry mouth can result in all of the following except:
a. bad breath.
b. reduced food intake.
c. dental disease.
d. achalasia. - ANSWERd. achalasia
Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except:
a. inability to initiate swallowing.
b. aspiration.
c. impaired peristalsis.
d. hoarse voice. - ANSWERc. impaired peristalsis
People with _____ often complain of food "sticking" in the esophagus.
a. esophageal dysphagia
b. oropharyngeal dysphagia
c. dyspepsia
d. gastritis - ANSWERa. esophageal dysphagia
All of the following are appropriate for a patient suffering from mouth dryness
except:
a. sauces.
b. potato chips.
c. gravies.
d. sugarless gum. - ANSWERb. potato chips
Dysphagia can be caused by all of the following except:
a. Parkinson's disease.
b. diabetes.
c. esophageal cancer.
d. stroke. - ANSWERb. diabetes
Repeated bouts of pneumonia may be associated with:
a. dysphagia.
b. irritable bowel syndrome.
c. peptic ulcers.
d. diverticular disease. - ANSWERa. dysphagia
All of the following foods may be indicated for individuals with dysphagia except:
a. cream of wheat.
b. scrambled eggs.
c. brownies with nuts.
d. pureed chicken. - ANSWERb. scrambled eggs
,To improve a client's acceptance of pureed foods you would:
a. make them watery and thin.
b. serve brightly colored foods.
c. avoid the use of spices and seasonings.
d. avoid pureeing a patient's favorite foods. - ANSWERb. serve brightly colored foods
Which of the following foods would not be appropriate on a Level 1 diet for
dysphagia?
a. pudding
b. yogurt with fruit
c. baby cereal
d. pureed sweet potatoes - ANSWERb. yogurt with fruit
A condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm is:
a. hiatal hernia.
b. Barrett's esophagus.
c. gastritis.
d. gastric ulcer. - ANSWERa. hiatal hernia
GERD often develops as a consequence of:
a. aging.
b. underweight.
c. H. pylori infection.
d. pregnancy. - ANSWERd. pregnancy
The most effective medications for suppressing gastric acid secretion are:
a. H2 blockers.
b. proton-pump inhibitors.
c. antacids.
d. NSAIDs. - ANSWERb. proton-pump inhibitors
An effective dietary strategy for the treatment of GERD is to:
a. avoid alcohol.
b. avoid gas-forming foods.
c. eat large food portions.
d. suck on a peppermint after a meal. - ANSWERa. avoid alcohol
Clients with reflux esophagitis should be instructed to:
a. eat small, frequent meals.
b. drink liquids with meals.
c. lie down after eating.
d. consume caffeine-containing foods and beverages. - ANSWERa. eat small,
frequent meals
General discomfort in the upper abdominal area with complaints of stomach pain,
gnawing sensations, fullness, nausea, and bloating is descriptive of:
,a. peptic ulcer disease.
b. dyspepsia.
c. hiatal hernia.
d. Sjögren's syndrome. - ANSWERb. dyspepsia
Foods often associated with dyspepsia include all of the following except:
a. raw foods.
b. coffee.
c. spicy foods.
d. high-fat foods. - ANSWERa. raw foods
Nutrition interventions to ease the symptoms of nausea include:
a. eating dry, starchy foods.
b. drinking warm beverages.
c. adding fat to foods.
d. eating raw vegetables. - ANSWERa. eating dry, starchy foods
To alleviate nausea you would tell a client to:
a. limit highly spiced foods.
b. drink liquids with meals.
c. consume hot meals.
d. eat as quickly as possible. - ANSWERa. limit highly spiced foods
One of the most common causes of acute gastritis is:
a. food allergies.
b. viral infections.
c. repeated use of NSAIDS.
d. radiation therapy. - ANSWERc. repeated use of NSAIDS
Hypochlorhydria may result from:
a. gastritis.
b. peptic ulcer disease.
c. dyspepsia.
d. bariatric surgery. - ANSWERa. gastritis
A major factor in the development of both gastritis and peptic ulcer disease is:
a. infection with H. pylori.
b. stress.
c. overeating.
d. cigarette smoking. - ANSWERa. infection with H. pylori
_____ occurs in up to 15% of cases of peptic ulcer disease.
a. Pain
b. Dysphagia
c. Gastrointestinal bleeding
d. Reflux esophagitis - ANSWERc. gastrointestinal bleeding
, Which of the following plays the primary role in treatment of ulcers?
a. surgery
b. relaxation therapy
c. drug therapy
d. diet - ANSWERc. drug therapy
Nutrition intervention for peptic ulcer disease includes advising the patient to do all
of the following except:
a. avoid foods that increase acid secretion.
b. avoid large meals.
c. avoid eating right before bedtime.
d. avoid gas-forming foods. - ANSWERd. avoid gas-forming foods
Dietary adjustments after a gastrectomy are influenced by:
a. the size of the remaining stomach.
b. the resulting slower gastric emptying.
c. the type of surgical procedure performed.
d. the patient's food preferences. - ANSWERa. the size of the remaining stomach
Postgastrectomy diets are limited in:
a. fat.
b. simple sugars.
c. protein.
d. complex carbohydrates. - ANSWERb. simple sugars
To help delay stomach emptying and reduce diarrhea following a gastrectomy, foods
high in _____ may be useful.
a. fat
b. insoluble fiber
c. protein
d. soluble fiber - ANSWERd. soluble fiber
Liquids are restricted during meals following a gastrectomy because they:
a. can speed up the emptying rate of the stomach.
b. slow down the emptying rate of the stomach.
c. add unwanted kcalories.
d. are likely to cause aspiration. - ANSWERa. can speed up the emptying rate of the
stomach
Appropriate foods for a postgastrectomy diet include:
a. lean, tender meats.
b. fruit punch.
c. milk shakes.
d. frosted flakes. - ANSWERa. lean, tender meats
The symptoms of dumping syndrome include all of the following except:
a. diarrhea.
