{"id":235,"date":"2023-08-30T16:45:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brooksidepress.org\/nursing_fundamentals_2\/?page_id=235"},"modified":"2023-08-30T16:47:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:47:59","slug":"lesson-5-self-test-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brooksidepress.org\/nursing_fundamentals_2\/self-tests\/lesson-5-self-test-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 5. Self Test and Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"

INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong>: To complete this exercise, circle the letter of the response that best answers the question or completes the statement or write the answer in the space provided. After you have completed the all of the exercises, turn to “Solutions to Exercises” at the end of this lesson and check your answers. If you have responded to any of the exercises incorrectly, reread the material referenced after the answer.<\/p>\n

1. Six factors that influence eating patterns are:<\/p>\n

a. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

b. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

c. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

d. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

e. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

f. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

2. List four factors that alter a hospitalized patient’s eating patterns.<\/p>\n

a. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

b. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

c. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

d. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

3. Certain factors in illness may alter food intake. List four of these factors.<\/p>\n

a. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

b. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

c. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

d. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

4. List four reasons for hospitalized patients being at risk of malnutrition.<\/p>\n

a. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

b. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

c. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

d. ____________________________________________.<\/p>\n

5. One nursing intervention, which may help the patient to meet his nutritional needs, is to inform the _______________ or the _______________________________ of any special needs that the patient may have.<\/p>\n

6. In relation to diet therapy, responsibilities of the practical nurse are to:<\/p>\n

a. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

b. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

c. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

d. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

7. Six reasons for therapeutic diets are:<\/p>\n

a. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

b. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

c. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

d. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

e. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

f. ____________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

8. The diet limited to fat-free broth or bouillon, flavored gelatin, water, fruit drinks without pulp, fruit ice, Popsicles\u00ae, tea, and coffee is the:<\/p>\n

a. Full liquid diet.<\/p>\n

b. T&A cold liquid diet.<\/p>\n

c. Clear liquid diet.<\/p>\n

d. Advanced full liquid diet.<\/p>\n

9. The __________________________ diet may be prescribed to meet the nutritive requirements of a patient who must receive a full liquid diet for an extended period of time or who must have foods which can pass through a straw.<\/p>\n

10. The ____________________ diet consists of small serving sizes of solid foods, but does not contain whole grain cereals or salads with raw, fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n

11. The diabetic ______________________________ are the basis for a meal planning system designed by a committee of The American Diabetes Association and The American Dietetic Association.<\/p>\n

12. The diet composed of seasoned ground meats, vegetables, and other foods which are easily chewed is the:<\/p>\n

a. Soft diet.<\/p>\n

b. Bland diet.<\/p>\n

c. Dental soft diet.<\/p>\n

d. Liberal bland diet.<\/p>\n

13. The __________________________ is an outline of what we should eat each day. It shows<\/p>\n

_______________________________ food groups.<\/p>\n

14. The sodium-restricted diet is indicated for:<\/p>\n

a. ___________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

b. ___________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

c. ___________________________________________________________.<\/p>\n

15. The diet order for a sodium-restricted diet must indicate the specific sodium level or range.<\/p>\n

a. True.<\/p>\n

b. False.<\/p>\n

16. All foods on the 500 mg and 1000 mg sodium diets are prepared. _____________<\/p>\n

_____________________________. Foods ______________________________ are omitted.<\/p>\n

17. Patients are more apt to have a better appetite, eat more, and enjoy their food more if you prepare them for their meals _____________________________________.<\/p>\n

18. Immediately before and after meals, the nurse should avoid treatments such as<\/p>\n

___________________, ___________________ and ______________________.<\/p>\n

Check Your Answers<\/strong>
\nSOLUTIONS TO EXERCISE, LESSON 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Social aspects.
\nEmotional aspects.
\nFood fads and fallacies.
\nFinancial considerations.
\nPhysical condition.
\nCultural heritage\/religion. (paras 5-2a–f)<\/p>\n

2. The forced menu of available foods.
\nThe forced eating schedule.
\nIsolation from family and significant others.
\nRestriction in activity. (paras 5-5a–d)<\/p>\n

3. Any four of the following are correct.
\nThe disease process.
\nDrug therapy.
\nAnxiety about his\/her illness.
\nDiet restrictions.
\nChanges in usual activity level.
\nLoneliness. (paras 5-6a–f)<\/p>\n

4. The effect of the disease on metabolism.
\nThe disease may cause problems with absorption.
\nTreatment may cause problems with intake, digestion, or absorption.
\nAnxiety and stress may reduce the patient’s appetite. (paras 5-7a–d)<\/p>\n

5. Dietitian; hospital food service specialist. (para 5-8f)<\/p>\n

6. Be familiar with the diet prescription and its therapeutic purpose.
\nRelate the diet to body function and the condition being treated.
\nBe able to explain the general principles of the diet to the patient.
\nHelp plan for the patient’s continued care. (paras 5-9a–d)<\/p>\n

7. To maintain or improve nutritional status.
\nTo improve nutritional deficiencies.
\nTo maintain, increase, or decrease body weight.
\nTo alleviate stress to certain organs or to the whole body.
\nTo eliminate food substances to which the patient may be allergic.
\nTo adjust diet composition in order to aid digestion, metabolism, or excretion of certain nutrients or substances. (paras 5-10a–e)<\/p>\n

8. c (para 5-11a(1))<\/p>\n

9. Advanced full liquid. (para 5-11c)<\/p>\n

10. Soft. (para 5-11e(1))<\/p>\n

11. Exchange lists. (para 5-11h(1))<\/p>\n

12. c (para 5-11f(1))<\/p>\n

13. Food Guide Pyramid; six. (para 5-11g(3))<\/p>\n

14. Prevention, control, and elimination of edema in congestive heart failure.
\nCirrhosis of the liver with ascites.
\nRenal disease complicated by either edema or hypertension. (para 5-11k)<\/p>\n

15. a (para 5-11k(1))<\/p>\n

16. Without the addition of salt; high in sodium. (para 5-11k(1)(a))<\/p>\n

17. Before the trays arrive. (para 5-12a)<\/p>\n

18. Enemas, dressings, injections. (para 5-12b)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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