(Nutrition) Ch.18 & 19 ~ Review Questions

How much protein is recommended for a cancer client with a good nutritional status?

1-1.2g of protein per kilogram of body weight

Malnourished clients need how much protein per kilogram of body weight?

1.3-2.0

Research shows what amount of cancer causes could be prevented by lifestyle changes?

1/3

What is the appropriate caloric recommendation for a cancer client?

30-35 calories per kilogram of body weight

What is the characteristic of a high fiber diet?

30g or more dietary fiber

How many grams of fiber would someone following a low-residue diet consume each day?

5-10

Which of the following foods is associated with the prevalence of cancer?

Bacon

People who have celiac disease would eliminate what food from their diet?

Barley

The liver is of major importance in the process of metabolism. Which functions is NOT performed in the liver?

Bile is stored

High-fat diets have been associated with __________cancer?

Breast & prostate cancer

Cirrhosis is a liver disease characterized by?

Cell loss

Carcinogens include some?

Chemical substances

Which food can cause the lower esophageal sphincter to relax?

Chocolate

Diverticulitis may be initially treated with a ?

Clear liquid diet

Hepatitis A is occurring more frequently than in years past. It is transmitted through ____

Contaminated drinking water, food, or sewage

Cachexia is the result of ____

Continued anorexia and weight loss

Which IBD appears with a "cobblestoned" appearance in the colon?

Crohn's disease

What is the name of the intestinal disorder characteristic by little pockets in the sides of the large intestine?

Diverticulosis

________ is a condition of discomfort in the digestive tract.

Dyspepsia

How can symptoms of a hiatal hernia be eliminated?

Eating small frequent meals

Heartburn, regurgitation, and dysphagia are common symptoms of?

Esophagitis

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States. True or False

False

Gastrointestinal problems are always psychological in origin . True or False

False

Lymphomas develop from white blood cells and affect bone marrow and the spleen. True or False

False

Phytochemcials, or anti carcinogenic agents, can be obtained by eating nine or more servings of protein-rich food in 1 day. True or False

False

The nutrient and calorie needs of the cancer client are lower than they were before the onset of the disease. True or False

False

Food residue is ultimately evacuated in the?

Feces

Radiation and chemotherapy may create ?

Food aversions

Phytochemicals are abundantly supplied in ?

Fruits and vegetables

Which bacteria are sometimes associated with a peptic ulcer?

Helicobacter pylori

_______ is a condition in which a part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.

Hiatal hernia

After the bowel has been allowed to rest and heal and the acute phase of diverticulitis is over, a _____ diet is given.

High fiber diet

Hepatitis may be caused by ?

Viruses or toxic agents

Cancer clients seldom experience in?

Weight loss

It is recommended to cancer clients to take ?

a multivitamin with only 100% of the antioxidants

Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the:

abdominal cavity

What is the most common cause of cirrhosis?

alcoholism

Large amounts of food residue cause?

an increase in fecal matter

What is the term for abnormally low amounts of protein in the blood?

hypoalbuminemia

What would be allowed on a low residue diet?

macaroni and cheese

What is the deadliest form of skin cancer?

melanoma

________ is the study of cancer.

oncology

Inflammation of the pancreas is also called?

pancreatitis

A client with celiac disease must avoid ?

soy sauce and brown rice syrup

Carcinogens may include

viruses

What is the term used to describe dry mouth?

xerostomia

During chemotherapy and radiation treatments, it is advised that patients do not take greater than 100% of the Daily Value for which supplements?

Antioxidants

What is the term used for a cancerous tumor?

Neoplasm

What is an example of a photochemical?

Phenols

Sarcomas involve bone, muscles, cartilage, and fatty or fibrous tissue. True or False

True

The hepatitis B and HPV vaccines can be considered anti cancer vaccines. True or False

True

It is thought that cancer may be caused by

frequent ingestion of smoked meats over a long period

The liver converts glucose to?

glycogen

Ulcerative colitis may cause _____ in clients?

Malnutrition

When cancer cells spread to new tissue sites in the body, they are said to____

Metastasize

Cancer growth called a tumor can also be called?

Neoplasm

Hiatal hernia may lead clients to be more comfortable with?

Sawmill, frequent meals

Dyspepsia may be an indication of ?

Serious gastrointestinal disturbance

What type of diet is recommended for a cancer client who has chewing difficulty?

Soft diet

Peptic ulcers can occur in the ?

Stomach and duodenum

Anorexia is a major problem of cancer clients. True or False

True

Appropriate amounts of protein-rich foods are essential for the maintenance of a healthy immune system. True or False

True

Clients with an ileostomy have a greater need for monitoring and replacing fluids and electrolytes than do those with a colostomy. True or False

True

Diet therapy for pancreatitis is intended to reduce stimulation of pancreatic enzymes. The type of diet used is liquid diet consisting mainly of carbohydrates because they have the least stimulating effect. True or False

True

Peptic ulcers occur in both the stomach and the duodenum. True or False

True

What food would be recommended for an ulcerative colitis client, provided the client tolerates milk?

bisque tomato soup with crackers

Which of the following would be recommended for the high fiber diet?

bran cereal

A person with celiac disease can eat

chicken and rice soup, applesauce, and a piece of chocolate

Gallbladder problems may require?

cholecystectomy

gastroesophageal reflux can cause ______

esophagitis