Chapter 17: Nutrition Care

Chapter 17: Nutrition Care

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The person most responsible for nutrition care in a clinical setting is the

a.	physician.
b.	nurse.
c.	clinical dietitian.
d.	patient.

 

 

ANS:  C

The clinical dietitian is the person responsible for nutrition care in the clinical setting. The nurse, physician, and patient all work with the dietitian to make a successful plan of care.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   333                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

2. The member of the health care team who is in closest continual contact with patients and their families is the

a.	physician.
b.	clinical dietitian.
c.	licensed nurse.
d.	physical therapist.

 

 

ANS:  C

The nurse provides 24-hour care to the patient and is in closest contact with the patient and family.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   332-333         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation, Health Promotion and Maintenance

 

3. Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include

a.	computed tomographic scans.
b.	laboratory tests.
c.	physical therapy.
d.	fitness testing.

 

 

ANS:  B

Methods used for nutrition assessment of patients include laboratory tests, anthropometrics, observations, and diet history.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   334

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

4. The anthropometric measure that gives an estimate of subcutaneous fat is

a.	weight.
b.	height.
c.	mid–upper arm circumference.
d.	skinfold thickness.

 

 

ANS:  D

Subcutaneous fat is best measured by skinfold thickness recorded with calipers.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   335-336

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation