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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
A condition of high blood glucose level during pregnancy is called: Hyperemesis gravidarum Placenta previa Gestational diabetes A and B
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High blood glucose indicates gestational diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
Common to both acute and chronic malnutrition is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight for age reflects both types.
Question 3 of 5
Frozen storage is generally operated at temperature of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Freezers typically operate at -18 °C.
Question 4 of 5
An abused elderly client was suspected to have prolonged protein malnutrition which of the following laboratory data would be the most sensitive indicator?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prealbumin is the most sensitive indicator of protein status due to its short half-life (2-3 days), reflecting recent nutritional changes more quickly than albumin or transferrin.
Question 5 of 5
A dietary study is performed that assess the risk for hypertension it is observed that increased consumption of sodium in the diet is correlated with elevated blood pressure. Of the following food items which one has the greatest amount of sodium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soup typically has high sodium content (often 700-1000 mg per serving) compared to carrots, bread, or milk, making C correct.