XAVIER UNIVERSITY-ATENEO DE CAGAYAN

COLLEGE OF NURSING
NCM 105 – NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY

2nd Quarter FINAL Assessment

NAME: ______________________________________________________ YR/BLK: _________

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle”
- Christian D. Larson -

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on
the blank provided before the number. Use CAPITAL LETTERS only. STRICTLY NO ERASURES.

__A___1. Allows all types of food which will promote health and lower the risk of developing major,
chronic, or diet related diseases.
A. Regular Diet C. Full Liquid Diet
B. Clear Liquid Diet D. Mechanical Soft Diet

__C___2. Because of inadequacy, its use must be limited to 1 or 2 days; extended use should combined
with high protein gelatin or low residue liquid supplements.
A. Full Liquid Diet C. Clear Liquid Diet
B. Soft Diet D. Regular Diet

__A___3. “NCS” (No Concentrated Sweets) is recommended for

A. Hyperinsulinism C. Weight gain
B. Acute Renal Disease D. Cirrhosis

__A___4. Provides both clear and opaque liquid foods and some semi-liquid at body temperature.
A. Full Liquid Diet C. Soft Diet
B. Diet As Tolerated D. Total Parenteral Nutrition

__C___5. A modification of the regular diet to provide selection of foods that are soft in texture and
consistency, easily digested, and simply prepared.
A. Diet As Tolerated C. Soft Diet
B. Total Parenteral Nutrition D. Full Liquid Diet

__D___6. Mechanical soft diet is recommended for patients with

A. Broken jaw C. Periodontal disease
B. Oral surgery D. All of the Above

__D___7. Patients advised to follow a protein-sodium-potassium restricted diet should not use
A. Low sodium milk processed by dialysis C. Distilled water
B. Salt substitutes D. None of the Above
__A___8. Usually edema responds favorably to a diet restricted in:
A. Sodium C. Thiamine
B. Protein D. Calories

__A___9. The diet used in the treatment of Hepatitis is:

A. Regular, high calorie, high protein
B. High protein, high carbohydrate, low sodium
C. Low protein, low carbohydrate, low sodium
D. High protein, low carbohydrate, high sodium

___A__10. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by:

A. Excessive secretion of thyroxin C. Severe headache
B. Nausea D. Excessive secretion of insulin

__B___11. A patient with Celiac disease is placed on a

A. low fat C. high protein
B. gluten restricted D. lactose restricted

__A___12. A diet used in the treatment of Galactosemia:

A. galactose restricted C. gluten free
B. lactose free D. cholesterol free

__B___13. The diet for the patient with food sensitivities should be:
A. calorie restricted C. high fiber
B. elimination of offending substance D. high fat, soft diet

__D___14. A patient with Addison’s disease asks a nurse for nutrition and diet advice. Which of the
following diet modifications is NOT recommended?
A. A diet high in grains C. A high protein diet
B. A diet with adequate caloric intake D. A restricted sodium diet

__A___15. Diminished taste perception:

A. Hypogeusia B. Dysgeusia C. Hypergeusia D. Anorexia

__B___16. The provision of a person’s nutrient, dietary, and nutrition needs based on a complete
nutrition assessment
A. Medical Therapy C. Therapeutic Diet
B. Medical Nutrition Therapy D. Nutrition Therapy

__A___17. Identifies actual and potential nutrition problems.

A. Nutritional Assessment C. Nutrition Evaluation
B. Nutritional Therapy D. None of the Above

__A___18. Refers to the food and drink regularly consumed based on individual food habits and/or as
dictated by the needs of treatment when an illness is present.
A. Diet B. Regular Diet C. Street Food D. Beverages
___A__19. If the diet needs to be adjusted to meet specific health and medical condition, they are
called:
A. Modified diet B. House diet C. Test diets D. Fad diets

__B___20. A temporary diet containing foods and fluids that are clear and liquid at room temperature
and is served at frequent intervals (1-2 hr interval)
A. Clear Liquid Diet B. Full Liquid Diet C. Soft Diet D. Dysphagia Diet

__C___21. Provides both clear and opaque liquid foods and some semi liquid at body temperature.
A. Clear Liquid Diet B. Soft Diet C. Full Liquid Diet D. Beverages

__A___22. Especially recommended for surgical patients who must be maintained on a full liquid diet
for longer than 48 hours.
A. High calorie, high protein liquids C. Cold liquid diet
B. Clear water D. Clear soups

__A___23. For patients recovering from trauma or debilitating disease who have impaired ability or
appetite to ingest a completely regular diet.
A. Soft diet B. House diet C. Clear Liquid Diet D. Full diet

__C___24. Also known as geriatric diet and dental soft diet

A. Soft diet B. Cold Liquid Diet C. Mechanical Soft Diet D.Dysphagia Diet

__A___25. These diet is a highly individualized diet which allows food based on the client’s swallowing
abilities. It considers both the cause and the types of solid and liquid foods a client can
handle.
A. Dysphagia diets B. Soft diet C. Full diet D. Liquid diet

__C___26. Diet recommended for patients with gastritis.

A. Bland diet C. low-fiber, bland diet
B. Mechanical soft D. low fiber

__A___27. Recommended for constipated clients.

A. High fiber diet, increased fluids C. low fiber, high carbohydrate diet
B. Low residue, tube feeding D. fluid and electrolyte replacement

__A___28. Recommendations for hypertensive individuals.

A. Low sodium, calorie restricted, high potassium; fat controlled diet
B. Weight management
C. Increase physical activity
D. All of the above

___A__29. The purpose of the diet is to increase the weight of residue reaching the colon; to increase
intestinal peristalsis, and decrease colonic pressure.
A. High fiber diet B. Low fiber diet C. Cold liquid diet D. Fiber restricted diet

__A___30. For reduction of fecal output before or after surgery.

A. Low fiber diet B. High fiber diet C. Low salt diet D. None of the above
__B___31. Provides food and drinks that are easily digested and almost completely absorbed to
produce only a moderate amount of stool.
A. Low fiber diet B. Low residue diet C. Low carbs diet D. liberal bland diet

__A___32. Highly individualized diet that is basically a regular diet with the omission of foods known to
cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
A. Liberal bland diet B. house diet C. high calorie diet D. carbs restricted diet

__D___33. This modification is recommended for patients with debilitating conditions or diseases and
any healthy individual for whom a weight gain is beneficial.
A. High carbs diet B. High protein diet C. High fiber diet D. High calorie diet

___D__34. Foods allowed for patients under low-calorie diet.

A. Fresh fruit slices B. Plain rice C. Fish D. All are correct

__C___35. D.A.S.H diet is recommended for patients with:

A. Celiac disease B. Hyperinsulinism C. Hypertension D. Both A & B

__A___36. It supplies a minimum of 1.5 gram per kilo DBW or 100 to 200 gram protein daily for adults
and is also basically high in kilocalories to spare protein from being used as energy.
A. High protein diet B. Low protein diet C. High calorie diet D. All of the above

__D___37. Low protein diet is recommended for patients with:

A. Acute renal failure C. Chronic renal failure without dialysis
B. Liver failure with impending coma D. All of the above

__A___38. It is suggested when the uric acid level in the body is high, unless the patient is on
medication that helps eliminate excess uric acid.
A. Low purine diet B. Low protein diet C. Low carbs diet D.Low fat diet

__A___39. Also called gliadin-free diet.

A. Gluten restricted diet C. Calorie restricted diet
B. Carbohydrate restricted diet D. None of the above

__B___40. It is designed to limit the total amount of fat in the diet to less than 10-15% of total calorie
intake.
A. Calorie free diet B. Low fat diet C. Carbs free diet D. High fat diet

__D___41. A low protein diet is adequate in all nutrients except for

A. Vit. B12 B. Iron C. Potassium D. Both A & B

__A___42. Regulates both the amount and type of fat, especially saturated fat and cholesterol.
A. Fat controlled diet B. Sodium restricted C. High fat diet D. Low fat diet

__A___43. These diet is designed to induce a loss of sodium and water from the body or avoid
excessive sodium retention.
A. Sodium restricted diet C. Fat controlled diet
B. Potassium restricted diet D. D.A.S.H diet
___A__44. Hypergeusia means
A. Heightened taste perception C. Taste blindness
B. Diminished taste perception D. None of the above

__A___45. Small, frequent feedings are preferable to large meals. Often, the mere sight of large
portions can induce nausea and anorexia.
A. Both statements are correct C. Both statements are not rue
B. The first statement is true D. Second statement is correct

__A___46. Drinking or eating rapidly or sudden movement may stimulate vomiting.

A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. None of the above

__A___47. Patients with peptic ulcer is placed on a _________ diet.

A. Bland C. Soft
B. No Concentrated Sweets D. Low fat

__B___48. Soft bland foods, especially cool or cold with high fluid content is given to patients with
A. Xerostomia C. Dysphagia
B. Hypogeusia D. Dysgeusia

__D___49. Recommendations for patients with oral and esophageal pain due to lesions.
A. Avoid highly seasoned, acidic, extremely hot and extremely cold foods that cause
irritation.
B. Give a mechanical soft diet (high calorie, high protein fluids, puddings, finely chopped
or pureed food) that requires minimum chewing.
C. Soak dry foods in liquid such as gravy, sauces, coffee, tea or milk.
D. All of the Above

__D____50. What dietary recommendation is suitable for patients with heartburn?

A. Bland diet; small frequent feeding
B. Do not lie down for two to three hours after meals
C. Avoid chemical irritants such as hot, spicy foods, coffee, liquor, smoking and stress
D. All of the Above