Hospital Diet Quiz: Match Diet To Patient

1. A patient with congestive heart failure is prescribed a low-sodium diet. What is the typical sodium limit per day?

500 mg

1,000 mg

2,000 mg

3,500 mg

2. Which diet is most appropriate for a patient with acute pancreatitis during the recovery phase?

High-fat, high-protein diet

Clear liquid diet followed by low-fat soft diet

Regular diet with added oils

High-fiber diet

3. A patient with stage 3 chronic kidney disease requires dietary protein restriction. What is the recommended protein intake?

0.6 g/kg body weight per day

1.2 g/kg body weight per day

1.8 g/kg body weight per day

2.5 g/kg body weight per day

4. Which of the following minerals should be restricted in the diet of a patient with end-stage renal disease?

Calcium and magnesium

Potassium and phosphorus

Sodium and zinc

Iron and copper

5. A diabetic patient on an 1,800-calorie diet should allocate approximately what percentage of calories to carbohydrates?

25–30%

40–50%

45–65%

70–80%

6. What is the primary goal of a BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast)?

Reduce inflammation in celiac disease

Provide bland, easy-to-digest foods during acute gastroenteritis

Lower cholesterol in hyperlipidemia

Increase fiber for constipation relief

7. A patient with peptic ulcer disease should avoid which of the following?

Lean chicken and fish

Whole wheat bread and oatmeal

Caffeine, spicy foods, and alcohol

Low-fat milk and yogurt

8. For a patient with celiac disease, which grain is safe to consume?

Wheat

Barley

Quinoa

Rye

9. A patient recovering from bariatric surgery requires vitamin and mineral supplementation. Which nutrient is most critical to monitor?

Vitamin B12

Vitamin C

Potassium

Sodium

10. Which diet is recommended for a patient with hypercholesterolemia?

High saturated fat, high cholesterol diet

Low saturated fat, low cholesterol, high soluble fiber diet

High simple sugar, low protein diet

Unrestricted fat, high sodium diet

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14. True or False: A patient with lactose intolerance must completely eliminate all dairy products from their diet.

True

False

15. True or False: High-protein diets are always recommended for patients with acute kidney injury.