Nutrition Exam 3 (Test Bank) with 100% correct answers
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Nutrition E3
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Nutrition E3
If an otherwise healthy patient with normal body weight develops fatty liver disease, it would be especially important to evaluate their
a. blood glucose level.
b. alcohol intake.
c. total fat intake.
d. use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). correct answersB
If an obese postm...
If an otherwise healthy patient with normal body weight develops fatty liver disease, it would be
especially important to evaluate their
a. blood glucose level.
b. alcohol intake.
c. total fat intake.
d. use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). correct answersB
If an obese postmenopausal woman who does not drink alcohol develops fatty liver disease and wants to
avoid progression to cirrhosis or liver cancer, the best recommendation is to
a. decrease intake of saturated fats.
b. decrease intake of carbohydrate.
c. lose 3 to 4 lb per week.
d. lose 1 to 2 lb per week. correct answersD
If a client will be visiting an area where hepatitis E virus (HEV) is endemic, the best way to prevent
becoming infected is to
a. eat only cooked fruits and vegetables and drink only commercially bottled water.
b. eat only at internationally recognized establishments.
c. obtain a vaccination before entering that area.
d. avoid and raw or unpasteurized dairy products. correct answersA
A symptom that is common to all types of hepatitis is
a. jaundice.
b. headache.
c. dehydration.
d. muscle aches. correct answersA
,In treating patients with hepatitis, it is important for nurses to help patients cope with the challenge of
a. difficulty sleeping.
b. risk of bleeding.
c. sodium restriction.
d. fluid restrictions. correct answersC
An individual may be at risk for HEV infection if they travel to India and eat
a. curried shrimp.
b. fresh fruit salad.
c. Tandoori chicken.
d. cooked foods from street vendors. correct answersB
For patients with hepatitis, an important way to minimize loss of muscle mass is to
a. participate in daily aerobic exercise.
b. participate in daily strength exercise.
c. maintain an adequate protein intake.
d. maintain an adequate micronutrient intake. correct answersC
The person at greatest risk for developing cirrhosis or liver cancer is a(n)
a. young woman who drinks a glass of wine every day.
b. young man who travels extensively to tropical countries.
c. middle-aged overweight man with gallstones.
d. older adult infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). correct answersD
If a patient with cirrhosis of the liver has a soft diet order, he or she probably has
a. lethargy.
b. cholelithiasis.
c. esophageal varices.
d. hepatic encephalopathy. correct answersC
,A good meal for a patient with ascites would be
a. canned minestrone soup with saltine crackers.
b. baked chicken with a roll and steamed green beans.
c. bacon, sausage, eggs, and toast.
d. tortilla chips with nacho cheese and salsa. correct answersB
If a patient with cirrhosis of the liver becomes confused and apathetic, he or she may be developing
a. fatty liver disease.
b. hepatitis D.
c. secondary depression.
d. hepatic encephalopathy. correct answersD
f a patient with cirrhosis of the liver is treated with lactulose and neomycin, he or she probably has
a. a secondary infection.
b. ascites.
c. esophageal varices.
d. hepatic encephalopathy. correct answersD
Someone who drinks one glass of wine every night with dinner plus an occasional beer when watching a
football game would be considered to be
a. alcoholic.
b. an alcohol addict.
c. a moderate drinker.
d. a heavy drinker. correct answersC
If a person has no history of liver disease but does have a strong family history of cardiovascular disease,
the person may help decrease the overall risk for chronic disease by
a. following a lacto-ovovegetarian diet.
, b. avoiding use of NSAIDs.
c. abstaining from drinking any alcoholic beverages.
d. drinking one or two servings of alcoholic beverages daily. correct answersD
If a malnourished patient with cirrhosis of the liver seems to be vulnerable to development of hepatic
encephalopathy, the best food to give them would be
a. scrambled eggs.
b. roast beef with gravy.
c. a hamburger.
d. a bean burrito. correct answersD
If a patient with end-stage liver disease gains 5 lb in 1 week, the most likely explanation is
a. development of ascites.
b. restoration of muscle mass.
c. high energy intake.
d. edema in the extremities. correct answersA
A patient with end-stage liver disease may lose fat stores and muscle mass, but this may not be evident
from measurements of body weight because of
a. dehydration.
b. fat redistribution.
c. ascites and edema.
d. electrolyte imbalances. correct answersC
After liver transplantation, long-term nutrition recommendations most closely resemble those for
patients with
a. hepatitis.
b. gallstones.
c. peptic ulcer disease.
d. metabolic syndrome. correct answersD
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