Nutrition Quiz: Assess Your Knowledge!

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1.

What is the name of excessive loss of lean muscle mass in the elderly?
- A.
  
  Xerostomia
- B.
  
  Sarcopenia
- C.
  
  Edentulism
- D.
  
  Atrophic gastritis
2.

The loss of muscle can lead to lower total body _______.
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Energy
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Calcium
3.

In the elderly, early satiety and changes in gastric emptying are often referred to as, ____.
- A.
  
  Cholecystokinase
- B.
  
  Edentulism
- C.
  
  Achlorhydria
- D.
  
  Anorexia of the aging
4.

An older patient states that they have a hard time shopping and preparing food. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this?
- A.
  
  Their cataracts and macular degeneration
- B.
  
  They’ve been diagnosed with diabetes for 15 years
- C.
  
  They have lost %60 of their smell
- D.
  
  Their complete loss of conductive hearing
5.

A 78 y/o client has recently been diagnosed with dehydration. Which of their following risk factors is, most likely, not attributing to their dehydration?
- A.
  
  Decrease in their lean body mass
- B.
  
  Incontinence
- C.
  
  Diuretics q12hrs
- D.
  
  Fever for two weeks
6.

The nutritional requirements of vitamins decrease for the elderly?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Which of the following is not a clinical sign of malnutrition in a 75 y/o, male patient who weighs 155 pounds?
- A.
  
  Serum albumin level lower than 3.5g/100ml
- B.
  
  Hemoglobin level below 12 g/dl
- C.
  
  Weighs 150 pounds a month later
- D.
  
  Hematocrit value below 35 %
8.

You are choosing vitamin D-rich foods for your patient, which of the following would be your least likely choice?
- A.
  
  Large egg yolk
- B.
  
  Cod liver oil
- C.
  
  Cooked salmon
- D.
  
  Canned sardines
9.

The majority of a person’s calcium is stored in the _________.
- A.
  
  Blood
- B.
  
  Teeth
- C.
  
  Cells
- D.
  
  Bone
10.

What percentage of the total body calcium is stored in the bone and teeth?
- A.
  
  15%
- B.
  
  10%
- C.
  
  5%
- D.
  
  1%
11.

Which of the following foods has the least amount of calcium in it (per serving)?
- A.
  
  Whole milk
- B.
  
  Sardines
- C.
  
  Low fat yogurt
- D.
  
  Cottage cheese
12.

Which of the following substances is required for cellular division and the maintenance of the myelin sheath?
- A.
  
  Vitamin D
- B.
  
  Calcium
- C.
  
  Vitamin B12
- D.
  
  Vitamin B6
13.

Which of the following is required as a coenzyme in the metabolism of protein, fat, and other biochemical reactions?
- A.
  
  Vitamin D
- B.
  
  Calcium
- C.
  
  Vitamin B12
- D.
  
  Vitamin B6
14.

You are teaching an older patient about the importance of hydration. How many cups of water will you recommend for this client?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  8
- C.
  
  9
- D.
  
  10
15.

Which of the following classifications of dysphagia are incorrectly matched?
- A.
  
  Transfer- difficulty moving food from the mouth to the esophagus
- B.
  
  Transport- difficulty moving food down the esophagus
- C.
  
  Delivery- difficulty moving food from the stomach into the intestines.
16.

Which of your following patients is at the greatest risk for dysphagia?
- A.
  
  55 male with hemorrhagic retinopathy
- B.
  
  67 male with GERD
- C.
  
  75 female with CHF
- D.
  
  66 male with COPD
17.

High doses of _______ have been showing to delay the progress of Alzheimer’s disease.
- A.
  
  Vitamin B6
- B.
  
  Folic acid
- C.
  
  Homocysteine
- D.
  
  Vitamin E
18.

In the elderly, alcohol abuse is a huge risk factor for ________.
- A.
  
  Vitamin deficiency
- B.
  
  Muscle weakness
- C.
  
  Dysphagia
- D.
  
  Chronic pain
19.

Which of the following nursing interventions is inappropriate for clients with swallowing difficulties?
- A.
  
  Sitting the patient upright
- B.
  
  Encouraging talking while eating
- C.
  
  Small portions
- D.
  
  Keeping the suction machine near the bedside
20.

Your 73 y/o depressed patient is suffering from unintentional weight loss. Which of the following is the least likely cause of their weight loss?
- A.
  
  Cushing’s disease
- B.
  
  Recently diagnosed with dementia
- C.
  
  Social isolation
- D.
  
  Polypharmacy