CHAPTER 23: NUTRITIONAL CARE OF CLIENTS

CHAPTER 23: NUTRITIONAL CARE OF CLIENTS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. What are some ways to improve a client’s nutritional status?

a.	listen to complaints and watch reactions
b.	personal attention
c.	serving desired or favorite foods
d.	all of the above

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Hospitalized Clients

 

2. How should a family meal be planned so as to satisfy the family and the client?

a.	always plan it based on the client’s needs
b.	serve the client a different meal
c.	adapt the meal to fit all family members
d.	omit all fats

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Feeding at Home

 

3. When a client is on complete bed rest, what special preparations are required?

a.	give client opportunity to use the bedpan and wash their hands before the meal is served
b.	keep the client in a lying-down position
c.	keep quiet during mealtime
d.	all of the above

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Hospitalized Clients

 

4. If clients are unable to feed themselves, how should the “feeder” place food in the client’s mouth?

a.	on the tip of the tongue	c.	towards the back of the mouth
b.	on the center of the tongue	d.	towards the front of the mouth

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Hospitalized Clients

 

5. Which vitamin is considered an iron enhancer?

a.	vitamin B12	c.	vitamin D
b.	vitamin C	d.	vitamin E

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Long-Term Care of the Elderly

 

6. What complication can develop in bedridden clients?

a.	peptic ulcer	c.	pressure ulcer
b.	gastric ulcer	d.	stomach ulcer

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A

TOP:   Long-Term Care of the Elderly

 

7. What are some conditions that can cause a decline of the sense of taste?

a.	vitamin deficiencies	c.	high sugar intake
b.	dysphagia	d.	mineral deficiencies

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B

TOP:   Long-Term Care of the Elderly

 

8. What is a common symptom of anemia?

a.	fatigue	c.	hypertension
b.	insomnia	d.	nausea

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B

TOP:   Long-Term Care of the Elderly