Midterm Exam: Review Questions (Unit III)

The loss of appetite is: (Ch. 30)

• dysphagia.

• anorexia.

• gavage ("gastric" + "lavage")

• regurgitation.

The breathing of fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs is: (Ch. 30)

• gavage.

• aspiration.

• dysphagia.

• regurgitation.

Which foods are high in vitamin C? (Ch. 30)

• Meat and peanuts

• Milk, butter, and liver

• Pasta, cereal, and oatmeal

• Citrus fruits, tomatoes, and broccoli

Which is allowed on a sodium-controlled diet? (Ch. 30)

• Steamed fruits and vegetables

• Salted butter

• Adding salt at the table

• Cooking with extra salt

A resident has an order for "NPO." This means that: (Ch. 30)

• fluids are restricted.

• records of oral intake are kept.

• the person cannot eat or drink anything.

• the person is encouraged to drink a variety of fluids.

You are feeding a person. Which is correct? (Ch. 30)

• Tell the person what foods and fluids are on the tray.

• Serve foods in the order you prefer.

• Serve solid foods first, then liquids.

• Use a fork for safety.

A patient is on aspiration precautions. Which is correct? (Ch. 30)

• The person needs help with meals and snacks.

• All of the person’s food is served pureed.

• The person has dementia.

• The person is positioned in the left side-lying position after eating.

To avoid foodborne illnesses, do which of the following? (Ch. 30)

• Wash your hands before handling food items.

• Clean food contact surfaces with cool water.

• Wash meat and poultry.

• Chill perishable foods after 2 hours.

The swelling of body tissues with water is: (Ch. 31)

• dehydration.

• edema.

• hydration.

• a graduate cylinder.

Water requirements increase with: (Ch. 31)

• cold weather.

• hot weather.

• a sedentary lifestyle.

• sleeping.