VTA 125 Week 2 Assessment

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the Latin term ad libitum?

• the patient is prohibited from nutritional intake through the mouth

• the patient's portions are small and given many times throughout the day

• the patient is only allowed access to food in spans of 5 to 10 minutes

• the patient may eat whenever it wants

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between essential amino acids and nonessential amino acids?

• Essential amino acids are fats and nonessential amino acids are proteins

• Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body

• The body only requires essential amino acids to perform metabolic functions

• Nonessential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body

Multiple Choice

Why does fiber treat obesity and gastrointestinal disorders?

• It is insoluble, decreasing the diet's digestibility

• It contains essential building blocks for the mucosal lining of the alimentary canal

• It is insoluble, requiring more work to digest

• It is soluble, easily digested for energy needs

Multiple Choice

Excessive consumption of which vitamin would most likely produce vitamin toxicity?

• Thiamine

• Vitamin C

• Riboflavin

• Vitamin A

Multiple Choice

Which is an energy-producing nutrient?

• Linoleic acid

• Potassium

• Vitamin K

• Water

Multiple Choice

What kind of nutrient is an electrolyte?

• Vitamin

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Mineral

Multiple Choice

What is the recipe for gruel?

• 1 part food to 4 parts water

• 1 part food to 2 parts wate

• 1 part food to 1 part water

• 2 parts food to 1 part water

Multiple Choice

A 6-month old kitten's diet should have _____ compared to an adult cat.

• more fat

• more protein

• less fat

• less protein

Multiple Choice

Which dog's diet should contain the lowest percentage of protein?

• 7 year-old Greyhound

• 6 year-old Shih Tzu

• 5 year-old Weimeraner

• 3 year-old lactating Gachshund

Multiple Choice

Considering Queenie trains extensively and hunts with Rudy most of the day at least twice a week in autumn, she is a very active dog. Which nutrient does Lisa advise for Queenie's diet?

• Queenie should be fed a high fiber diet

• Queenie should be fed increased levels of zinc

• Queenie should be fed enhanced levels of fat

• Queenie should be fed dietary phosphorus

Multiple Choice

The amount of fiber in a pet food is located on the _____ part of the pet food label.

• guaranteed analysis

• ingredient statement

• AAFCO statement

• nutrition claim

Multiple Choice

For hospitalized patients, nutritional status is assessed 

• every other day

• hourly

• on admission and every day

• only in obese or underweight patients

Multiple Choice

Which enteral administration method is indicated for patients with esophageal disorders?

• Nasoesophageal tube

• Orogastric tube

• Pharyngostomy tube

• Gastrostomy tube

Multiple Choice

How is parenteral nutrition delivered?

• via gastrostomy tube

• via orogastric tube

• via catheter into a vein

• via nasogastric tube

Multiple Choice

A patient on total parenteral nutrition who receives dextrose too quickly is at risk for

• hypokalemia

• hyperglycemia

• hypoglycemia

• hyperkalemia