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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
Sally gave birth to her baby girl, JoAnn, about a year ago. Sally became pregnant with her second child 3 months after JoAnn was born. A high number of pregnancies in a short period of time can create any risk for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Short intervals between births pose multiple risks.
Question 2 of 5
Frozen storage is generally operated at temperature of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Freezers typically operate at -18 °C.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The only food that generally provide ample amount of vitamin C are?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vegetables and fruits (e.g., citrus, peppers) are the primary dietary sources of vitamin C, unlike meats, dairy, or grains, making C correct.