Meeting Patient Needs Quiz

What type of diet is suitable for a patient experiencing constipation?

• Low sodium diet

• High protein diet

• High fiber diet

• Low residue diet

What type of diet is suitable for a patient with a mandible fracture?

• Low protein diet

• Soft diet

• Bland diet

• High calcium diet

What are the responsibilities of a nurse when feeding a helpless patient?

• Give fluids after each bite.

• Allow time for the patient to swallow.

• Position the patient in a reclined position.

• Ensure the patient finishes all food.

The grand total in the intake and output chart is as follows: Intake = 800 ml & Output = 1050 ml. What does this indicate about the patient?

• Experiencing rehydration.

• On a full liquid diet.

• Has a negative balance of 250 ml.

• Has balanced intake and output.

What method can be used to identify the characteristics of stool?

• Bristol

• Intake Output

• Stool for culture

• Ultrasound

A patient is admitted to the ward due to swelling in both ankle joints. Blood has been sent to the lab for research purposes. The blood test results show the patient has Hyperuricemia (serum uric acid 8.8 mg/dL). What diet is suitable for this patient?

• High protein diet

• Low salt diet

• Low purine diet

• Soft diet

What is the purpose of monitoring intake and output?

• Encourage fluid intake for patients with stage 4 kidney failure.

• Allow doctors to detect complications of negative and positive balance.

• Patients can record themselves in the chart without informing the nurse.

• Monitor the patient's weight.

What factors influence nutrition?

• Weather

• Type of illness

• Daily workload

• Sensory disturbances

What is the importance of detecting the gag reflex in helpless patients?

• Determine the patient's appetite

• Determine the patient's readiness to eat and drink and prevent aspiration pneumonia.

• To prevent the patient from vomiting.

• Allow the patient to chew well.

Blood pressure: 140/99 mmHg HR: 77bpm. The patient complains of frequent dizziness and vertigo. What type of diet is suitable for this patient?

• Low cholesterol diet

• High protein diet

• Low salt diet

• Minced diet