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Nutrition Practice Quiz 2

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are all of the chemical reactions that occur within an
organism referred to?
a)
Enzymes
b)
Macromolecules
c)
Metabolism
d)
Activation Energy
2.
The process of breaking something down into smaller parts.
a)
anabolism
b)
catabolism
3.

The use of energy to build or repair is called:

a)

anabolism

b)

catabolism

4.
Sum total of all chemical reactions in a living thing
a)
metabolism
b)
heredity
c)
evolution
d)
homeostasis
5.

What is the function of ATP in living things?

a)

provides energy for cells

b)

stores genetic information

c)

provides structure in the nucleus

d)

uses fat for energy

6.
 Which is an example of how you can prevent cross-contamination when preparing food?
a)
Use separate cutting boards (e.g., one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood, and one for fruits and vegetables)
b)
wash and sanitize surfaces between tasks
c)
do not place cooked or ready-to-eat food on a dish that previously held raw seafood, meat, or poultry
d)
All of these choices are good examples.
7.

All children with a peanut allergy will go into anaphylactic shock when they get exposed.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What drug is used to help treat anaphylatic shock (this is where the throat swells shut, trouble breathing, etc. People often carry a pen for this)?

a)

Epinephrine

b)

Benadryl

c)

Xanax

d)

Methadone

9.

Which is not one of the top 8 Food Allergies?

a)

Wheat

b)

Corn

c)

Milk

d)

Peanuts

10.

Which of the following is not one of the top 8 food allergies?

a)

Shellfish

b)

Eggs

c)

Soybeans

d)

Quinoa

11.

African American "soul food" contains which of the following: in traditional foods (choose all that apply)

a)

Greens

b)

Red Beans and rice

c)

Soft drinks

d)

kiwi and blueberries

e)

American and Cheddar cheese

12.

A woman 4 months pregnant should have how many additional calories a day? (a trimester is 3 months of time, so a woman has 3 trimesters of pregnancy)

a)

253

b)

340

c)

452

d)

519

13.

Nutrition is very important for pregnancy. Some things are avoided, some are increased, and vitamins and minerals are important during pregnancy. Choose ALL the following that are correct that a pregnant woman should follow:

a)

Take folic acid (B9) 600 mcg a day.

b)

Alcohol during the first 3 months will help a pregnant mom to relax and is ok.

c)

It is okay to be a vegetarian (with dairy) while you are pregnant.

d)

Eating fish and shellfish often while pregnant is good for the baby's brain.

e)

Iron need increases by 50% and taking it with Vitamin C helps with absorption.

14.

If a woman is lactating (breast feeding her baby) she can increase her daily calories.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

If a pregnant woman is nauseated, which of the following would you recommend to her to do (choose all that apply)?

a)

Eat red sauces and fried foods

b)

Eat crackers and toast

c)

Wash down all meals with a lot of fluid to help with digestion

d)

Avoid alchol and caffiene as that can upset your stomach.

16.

What are the goals of food safety with nursing? (choose all that apply)

a)

Prevent aspiration

b)

reduce food related illness

c)

Know which foods interact with medications

d)

Assess for (find out about) food allergies

17.

At what temperature should fresh meat, fruits, and vegetables be stored at?

a)

32 degrees

b)

40 degrees

c)

46 degrees

d)

room temperature is fine

18.

How long can you store fresh eggs (in shell) in the refrigerator?

a)

1 week

b)

2-3 weeks

c)

4-5 weeks

d)

8 weeks

19.

If Susan boiled eggs on the 3rd, can she still safely eat them on the 8th?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

If Bob boiled eggs on the 3rd, can he still safely eat them on the 19th?

a)

Yes

b)

No

21.

Which is the first (and most important for anything in healthcare to prevent infections) Handling Guideline in your notes and should be done frequently?

a)

Cover mouth and nose when sneezing

b)

Wear gloves when touching raw or bloody items

c)

Wash hands

d)

Separate clean from dirty as to not to cross contaminate items

22.

If you were considering eating an item from the store, which of the following is the MOST important date to let you know if that food may be safe to eat?

a)

Sell-by date

b)

Use-by date

c)

Expiration date

23.

How long can canned fish last in the can (that is not dented or rusted) and still be okay to eat?

a)

6 months

b)

2 years

c)

5 years

d)

8 years

24.

Select all the following that are correct about Foodborne Illnesses

a)

Your primary role is patient education on prevention.

b)

Ages most at risk are early 20's to 40's.

c)

Viruses in food can often make you sick, while bacteria in food can sometimes kill you

d)

Food that is raw poses greater risk

e)

Food that is cooked poses greater risk

25.

Can Salmonella kill you?

a)

Yes

b)

No

26.

E coli can be passed on to food through feces (animal's or human's (didn't wash hands)) . Which meat item is more likely to contain animal feces?

a)

Undercooked fish

b)

Undercooked ground meat

c)

Undercooked eggs

27.

Which foodborne illness in your notes can happen from soft cheeses, processed meats, undercooked poultry, or raw vegetables and can cause a miscarriage?

a)

E coli

b)

Norovirus

c)

Listera

d)

Botulism

28.

Are any foodborne illnesses contagious?

a)

Yes

b)

No

29.

Does it matter if you take medication with food?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Depends on medicine

30.

Which medications should be given with food to help prevent upset stomach? Choose 2

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Ibuprofen

c)

Tylenol

d)

Amoxicillin

31.

If someone is taking a blood thinner called Coumadin (warfarin) which foods to they need to be cautious with? (choose all)

a)

Dark Green leafy vegetables

b)

eggs

c)

carrots

d)

foods high in Vitamin K

32.

Which foods can raise blood pressure due to Tyramine?

a)

aged cheese

b)

dried fish

c)

overripe avocados

d)

espresso coffee cake

e)

smoked meats

33.

Our culture in America presents some nutritional challenges. Which of the following are trends that has made a significant impact on nutrition (choose all)?

a)

More people enjoy cooking than ever before

b)

Most people want to make food quick and easy

c)

Most people want recipes with 3 or 4 ingredients

d)

Most people are trying to eat by color, one item of each color scheme to get more variety of vitamins & minerals

e)

More people will call for delivery, go out to eat, or go through drive through if all else fails

34.

Culture and Nutrition in America

a)

Changes in American diets have made them healthier than ever

b)

Changes in American diets are rich in vitamins an minerals

c)

Changes in American diets are often high in salt, sugar, fat, and caffeine

d)

Changes in American diets are lacking enough fat and sodium

35.

Asian American (Chinese Food), which are traditional foods (Choose all that apply)

a)

Soy foods (tofu)

b)

Rice

c)

Vegetables from both land and sea

d)

Ground meat

e)

Nuts and Fruit

36.

Latino American ("Mexican food"), which of the following are traditional food (choose all that apply)

a)

Maize (corn)

b)

Sugar rich foods

c)

Legumes (beans)

d)

Chicken

e)

Food spiced, often with chili's

37.

Metabolic rate means

a)

The speed at which food energy is used (calories burned)

b)

The speed at which food minerals are used (minerals burned)

c)

The speed of how quickly you can get a job accomplished

d)

The speed of how quickly your body gets back to normal after an illness

38.

Things that increase metabolism are (choose all)

a)

Muscles

b)

Pregnancy

c)

Extra body weight

d)

Puberty

e)

Older than 60

39.

Things that increase metabolism are (choose all)

a)

Hypothyroidism

b)

Hyperthyroidism

c)

Diabetes

d)

Muscle Tremors

e)

Cancer

40.

Which organ so we test for a n indirect meaure of BMR? (Which organ is responsible for metabolism)?

a)

Spleen

b)

Liver

c)

Thyroid

d)

Thymus