Chapter 23: Nutrition Support in Cancer and AIDS

Chapter 23: Nutrition Support in Cancer and AIDS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Ordinarily the cell operates in an orderly fashion under the influence of the

a.	genetic code.
b.	outside environment.
c.	endoplasmic reticulum.
d.	nutrients taken into the cell.

 

 

ANS:  A

Cell operation is guided by a cell’s genes and genetic code.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   472                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

2. The point at which a mutagen causes irreversible damage to DNA is referred to as

a.	neoplasms.
b.	promotion.
c.	initiation.
d.	Progression.

 

 

ANS:  C

Initiation is the point at which a mutagen causes irreversible damage to the DNA.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   472                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

3. Factors associated with the development of cancer include

a.	processed foods.
b.	radiation exposure.
c.	food-borne disease.
d.	diabetes mellitus.

 

 

ANS:  B

Causes of cancer include mutations or changes in a cell’s genes; chemical carcinogens such as cigarette smoke; radiation from x-rays, radioactive materials, sunlight, or atomic wastes; viruses; epidemiologic factors; stress factors; and some dietary factors linking deficiencies of specific nutrients with and increased risk of DNA damage and cancer.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   473

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

4. The capacity of the immune system is compromised by

a.	increased metabolism of water-soluble vitamins.
b.	increased metabolism caused by emotional stress.
c.	severe malnutrition with atrophy of organs and tissues.
d.	increased hormonal levels associated with stress.

 

 

ANS:  C

Severe malnutrition compromises the capacity of the immune system as a result of the atrophy of the organs and tissues that are involved in immunity.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   473                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

5. The cellular component of the immune system that is derived from the thymus is the

a.	T cell.
b.	cell.
c.	phagocyte.
d.	lymphocyte.

 

 

ANS:  A

T cells are lymphocytes derived from the thymus cells, and  cells are lymphocytes derived from the bursal intestinal cells.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   473                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation