A patient undergoes a large ileal resection and it is found that he can not recycle bile salts. As a result of not being able to recycle bile salts which of the following would be most susceptible to malabsorption?
A. Niacin
B. Riboflavin
C. Vitamin D
D. Thiamin
Correct Answer:
C. Vitamin D
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Which of the following refers to the unidirectional, wave-like contractions of the digestive tract?
A. Mastication
B. Chemical digestion
C. Segmentation
D. Peristalsis
Correct Answer:
D. Peristalsis
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How much is the payroll for the week if you have 5 FTE's being paid at 20 dollars per hour?
A. $10,000
B. $4,000
C. $5,000
D. $8,000
Correct Answer:
B. $4,000
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Which of the following is primary known to stimulate breast milk production?
A. Colostrum
B. Oxytocin
C. Prolactin
D. None of the above
Correct Answer:
C. Prolactin
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The growth of food borne pathogens can be controlled by which of the following measures?
A. Heating leftovers to 165 degrees F
B. Holding cooked foods at 70-125 degrees F
C. Cooling cooked foods to 40 degrees F within 8 hours
D. Cooking ground beef to a temperature of 140 degrees F
Correct Answer:
A. Heating leftovers to 165 degrees F
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Which of the Standards of Practice is being applied when the RD plans for care of a patient following discharge?
A. Nutrition assessment
B. Nutrition intervention
C. Nutrition monitoring and evaluation
D. Nutrition diagnosis
Correct Answer:
C. Nutrition monitoring and evaluation
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In behavior change, which example demonstrates self-efficacy?
A. Confidence in ability to consume breakfast daily
B. Reading an article regarding regular physical activity and heart disease
C. Doing research on family history of diabetes
D. Perception that financial status will affect ability to eat recommended servings of fruits and vegetables
Because insulin and _____ are secreted in the bloodstream in equal amounts, ____ can be used as a clinical indicator of endogenous insulin production.
A. glucose
B. c-peptide
C. glutamic acid
D. cortisol
Correct Answer:
B. c-peptide
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A dietary supplement with the statement "Vitamin K helps support normal blood clotting" on the label is making a
A. Health claim.
B. Nutrient claim.
C. Structure/function claim.
D. Qualified health claim.
Correct answer:
C. Structure/function claim.
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Which of the following disease states may require a fluid restriction?
A. Liver disease with ascites
B. Chronic renal failure
C. Congestive heart failure
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above.
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Diagnosis is the second step in the Academy's Nutrition Care Process and Model. Part of the Diagnosis step is to document PES. PES stands for _____.
A. Problem, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms
B. Plan, Education, Significant Results
C. Proposal, Efficacy, Strategies
D. Policy, Establish, Skills
Correct Answer:
A. Problem, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms
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A person with Type 1 Diabetes experiences dramatically low blood glucose and becomes unconscious. The most appropriate action would be to
A. Give three hard candies and administer insulin
B. Give four ounces of fruit juice and administer insulin
C. Give four ounces of fruit juice and administer glucagon
D. Administer glucagon and call 911
What elements comprise the marketing mix?
A. Product, price, promotion, and place
B. Price, product, popularity, and process
C. Product, promotion, position, and popularity
D. Product, place, position, and process
Correct Answer:
A. Product, price, promotion, and place
What is the best approach to working with a client with these circumstances: needs to reduce blood cholesterol levels, knowledgeable about diets for hyperlipidemia, able to devise healthy meal plans, has moderate readiness to independently follow the recommended diet plan.
A. Continue to provide dietary instructions to the client and closely monitor compliance.
B. Help the client gain confidence through listening, advising, and coaching.
C. Listen to the client. Encourage and support the skills the client has developed.
D. Turn over responsibility for nutrition care to the client.
Correct Answer:
C. Listen to the client. Encourage and support the skills the client has developed.
Today's Question:
Lab values of high sodium (>150 mmol/L) and high BUN (>20 mg/dL) are clinical signs of what type of dehydration?
A. Hypertonic
B. Hypotonic
C. Isonatremic
Answer:
A. Hypertonic
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Today's Question:
You are following a 1800 kcal plan. 15% of the diet consists of protein. How many grams of protein would be included in the plan?
A. 270 grams of protein
B. 30.0 grams of protein
C. 120 grams of protein
D. 67.5 grams of protein
Correct Answer:
D. 67.5 grams of protein
Thanks for joining us for season two of Dietary Dialogue!
This season will be full of exam prep so please feel free to email topics you'd like more questions about to thomaa32@unlv.nevada.edu or DM on instagram to @unlvsnda!
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You can submit your questions using the form linked here-
https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8
Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA
Timestamps:
0:41 What can students do to be involved in nutrition public policy?
7:13 What would be your advice for students that want to become teachers?
12:40 Why did you choose to become an NDTR?
16:47 What is it like being a doctoral student?
20:50 What do you hope to accomplish after graduating with your doctorate degree?
23:02 As the UNLV Dietetic Internship Program Assistant, what advice would you give to students who are applying to the MSDI program?
Explanation of acronyms:
NDTR: Nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered
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Emails:
Donna Gould: donna.gould@unlv.edu
Ashlyn Thomas: thomaa32@unlv.nevada.edu
SNDA Potluck:
November 21st, 1-4pm, UNLV Nutrition Center