Signs of lack of B vitamins include all of the following except:
a. dry, cracked lips.
b. peripheral edema.
c. peripheral neuropathy.
d. smooth or magenta tongue.
Q. 2Bruising under the skin may occur as a result of:
a. excess intake of green leafy vegetables, eggs, or organ meats.
b. deficiencies in vitamin C and K.
c. lack of copper and chromium.
d. natural occurrence of aging.
Q. 3Swollen, bleeding gums may be an indication of a deficiency in:
a. vitamin C.
b. vitamin K.
c. zinc.
d. iron.
Q. 4A client presents pale, spoon-shaped nails, which reflects a deficiency of:
a. zinc.
b. iron.
c. protein.
d. B vitamins.
Q. 5Advantages of the 24-hour recall to assess dietary intake include:
a. it relies on accurate memory.
b. daily and seasonal variations.
c. results not dependent on literacy or education of client.
d. it will report all food items and quantities, such as forbidden foods or alcohol.
Q. 6Elements of the social history that are part of the nutrition assessment include all of the following except:
a. socioeconomic status.
b. shopping arrangements.
c. living situation.
d. hobbies.
Q. 7Criteria for identifying malnutrition risk include:
a. age.
b. rapid heart rate.
c. presence of skin rash.
d. elevated blood pressure.