A fatty liver occurs as a result of:
a. eating monosaturated fats, as in tree nuts.
b. increased fat exported from the liver to the blood.
c. blocked bile ducts interfering with removal of excess liver fat.
d. a lack of triglycerides in the liver being bound with very-low-density lipoproteins.
Q. 2Crohn's disease involving the duodenum can result in:
a. diverticulitis.
b. persistent diarrhea.
c. 15-20 stools/day with mucus and blood.
d. malabsorption of vitamins and minerals.
Q. 3Deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins can lead to:
a. scurvy.
b. beriberi.
c. dementia.
d. osteoporosis.
Q. 4Persons at perceived highest risk for altered nutrition related to mental status include all of the following except those with:
a. dementia.
b. depression.
c. Alzheimer's.
d. attention deficit.
Q. 5A teaching to reduce the amount of intestinal distress is:
a. Chew and swallow food with your mouth closed.
b. Limit fats by substituting foods that contain fat with olestra.
c. Include carbonated beverages to relieve abdominal distention.
d. Providing high-fiber foods such as beans, Brussels sprouts, and corn will add bulk to stool.
Q. 6What suggested condiment or dressing would provide the least amount of fat for a patient lacking bile salts?
a. Thousand Island salad dressing
b. buttermilk vegetable dip
c. mayonnaise
d. catsup
Q. 7To avoid the possible complication of obstruction in a client with an ileostomy, what teaching is most appropriate?
a. Ingest a mechanically soft diet.
b. Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
c. Drink six to eight glasses of water every day.
d. Eat six small meals daily instead of three larger ones.