Disclosure refers to:
a. a patient's right to be fully informed of a treatment's benefits and risks in a fair and honest manner.
b. a comparison of the potential benefits and harm of any treatment.
c. a patient's right to life-sustaining treatments.
d. the ability to understand pertinent information and make appropriate decisions.
Q. 2A patient's right to make decisions concerning his or her own well-being is called:
a. patient autonomy.
b. informed consent.
c. beneficence.
d. distributive justice.
Q. 3Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia.
The primary focus of nutrition care for Ms. Arther is:
a. educating her on ways to prevent the recurrence of cancer.
b. ensuring appropriate intakes of calories and protein.
c. ensuring an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals.
d. preventing iron-deficiency anemia.
Q. 4Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia.
In order to increase Ms. Arther's protein intake, you suggest that she use _____ freely.
a. fruit spreads
b. mayonnaise
c. cheese
d. butter
Q. 5Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia.
Ms. Arther enjoys pudding and is able to tolerate it pretty well. To increase her caloric intake, you suggest that she make her pudding with:
a. half-and-half.
b. whole milk.
c. 2 milk.
d. powered milk.
Q. 6Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia.
Ms. Arther complains that she is too tired to fix meals and eat. Appropriate recommendations for her include all of the following except:
a. Engage in physical activity regularly.
b. Let family members and friends prepare food for you.
c. Obtain foods that are easy to prepare and easy to eat.
d. Find time to rest before attempting to prepare a large meal.
Q. 7Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a complete hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as anorexia.
Because of the symptoms Ms. Arther is experiencing, she is at risk for all of the following except:
a. weight loss.
b. fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
c. negative nitrogen balance.
d. dysphagia.