Competency Exam Test Questions and Answers

Nurses report that the inventory for the nourishment pantry on the patients' floor is inadequate. The dietetic technician should first... a. increase inventory levels b. analyze usage c. lock the pantry d. issue by report - Answer-analyze usage When comparing absorption and storage of fat-soluble versus water-soluble vitamins in the body: a. fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues until the body needs them b. water-soluble vitamins can build to toxic levels because they circulate in the bloodstream c. the body can survive for weeks without replacing water-soluble vitamins d. fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream - Answer-fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues until the body needs them To help prevent neural tube defects, grain products are now fortified with: a. folate b. iron c. protein d. vitamin c - Answer-folate Based on the dietary reference intakes, a 65 year old women needs a daily calcium intake of many milligrams? a. 800 b. 1000 c. 1200 d. 1300 - Answer-1200 What is the first intervention for reducing the risk of heart disease? a. life-style changes b. medications c. cardiac rehabilitation d. strength training - Answer-life-style changes A 75-year-old man living at home is admitted to the emergency department with confusion and weakness. Assessment reveals oliguria and an approximate deficit of 5% of his usual weight. The patient's symptoms are most likely to be the result of... - Answer-dehydration