(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