Early onset of a condition is less likely than later onset to affect growth in children with ...

Early onset of a condition is less likely than later onset to affect growth in children with seizures.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 2

Which of the following menu selections would be appropriate for a patient placed on a clear liquid diet?
 
 a. chicken broth, apple juice, popsicle
  b. yogurt, cranberry juice, beef broth
  c. scrambled egg, coffee, orange juice
  d. Jell-O, ice cream, coffee

Q. 3

Advocates for those with disabilities prefer the word disabilities to the word handicapped.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 4

The nurse notices that an elderly patient is experiencing difficulty chewing. Which of the following diets would be most appropriate?
 
 a. clear liquid diet
  b. mechanical soft
  c. low sodium
  d. blenderized liquid

Q. 5

What causes secondary lactase deficiency? Do dairy products have to be completely avoided?

Q. 6

A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet. The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:
 
 a. emphasize foods the patient can eat.
  b. agree that the diet is unpalatable.
  c. allow the family to bring food to the patient.
  d. explain why the diet is necessary.

Q. 7

The AAP recommends vitamin and mineral supplementation for children who are at high risk of developing nutrient deficiencies or have one or more documented nutrition deficiency. Explain which children are at high risk of developing nutrient deficiencies.

Q. 8

In terms of implementation of care plans, the nurse recognizes that her major role is to:
 
 a. deliver appropriate foods to the patient.
  b. identify expected outcomes and plan strategies that can correct problems.
  c. plan the diet for the patient.
  d. ensure that the appropriate foods are prepared for the patient.

Q. 9

The impact of advertising on nutrition choices has been evaluated. What do the findings tell us regarding advertising's effect on children?

Q. 10

Concerns about the use of CAM by consumers include all of the following except:
 
 a. consumers often assume that all CAM therapies are safe.
  b. the use of CAM therapies may delay the use of reliable treatments.
  c. most CAM therapies are not regulated or monitored.
  d. CAM therapies are more expensive than traditional medical care.