eatrightPREP Domain 2 Practice Test

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• When interpreting pediatric growth charts, which factors are used to determine a child’s percentile?
• Ghrelin is produced by epithelial cells lining which region of the stomach?
• In the Campinha-Bacote model for culturally competent care, which construct refers to the health care provider's ability to obtain an accurate and culturally relevant history and conduct a physical assessment?
• Which of the following is a source of lutein and zeaxanthin?
• Body mass index (BMI) is a better indicator of obesity than body weight because BMI is
• In enteral nutrition, what does a polymeric formula indicate and when is it typically used?
• In the basal metabolic rate equation for men, which component is subtracted?
• In ADIME format, what does each letter represent?
• Which measure best indicates central adiposity?
• What is required to initiate parenteral nutrition in a patient without GI function?
• In anthropometric analysis, which statement correctly describes z-scores?
• What factor is used to calculate protein requirements for healthy adults per kilogram of body weight?
• After defining the nutrition problem, what is the correct sequence of steps for a community needs assessment?
• A child who consistently sits at the 5th percentile for weight-for-length and is growing is best described as having which body habitus?
• In community needs assessments, data can be qualitative, quantitative, or both. Which statement is true about data types?
• What nutrient intake should be screened in older adults to identify susceptibility to infection?
• In the ETHNIC model of culturally competent care, the 'E' stands for which concept?
• In program implementation planning, what is the next step after defining the plan?
• Which vascular access route is typically required for total parenteral nutrition?
• Which weight concept is commonly used to determine energy needs in obese individuals in some calculations?
• What are the four major components of a nutrition assessment (ABCD)?
• Which statement best describes the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)?
• In monitoring and evaluation, which scenario best reflects successful nutrition care?
• Taking folate supplements that exceed recommendations might mask deficiency of which nutrient?
• The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is used to estimate resting energy expenditure; what is the formula for men?
• In what type of diet would docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation be important?
• Based on the statement, determine which stage of change a client is in: "I know what I need to do to lose weight, but I just can't do it."
• Which data category is NOT part of ABCD in nutrition assessment?
• Which outcome completes the four Ds of pellagra?
• Which diet pattern emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and lean proteins?
• Which measure correlates best with obesity-associated disease risk?
• Which term describes a diet that excludes all animal products?
• What is the approximate osmolality of an isotonic enteral formula?
• In a PES statement, which option best mirrors the standard PES format?
• Which of the following foods is considered a whole grain and meets the NSLP standards for whole grain?
• Differentiate standard polymeric formulas from elemental formulas in enteral feeding.
• Which population is at increased risk for vitamin B-12 deficiency due to proton pump inhibitor use?
• What is the primary purpose of energy balance calculations in nutrition care?
• In the nutrition care process, which phase is specifically about evaluating outcomes and determining if goals were met?
• Which individual would be expected to have the highest basal metabolic rate?
• Pellagra is associated with deficiency of which vitamin?
• Which care delivery model coordinates multidisciplinary treatment through a primary care physician to ensure timely, individualized care?
• Which individual is least likely to be at risk for vitamin B-12 deficiency?
• Which of the following is true when collecting data for a community needs assessment?
• In the Nutrition Care Process, if a nutrition diagnosis is no longer applicable based on updated assessment data, how is it documented?
• A typical daily fiber target for adult women is closest to which value?
• A common side effect of ADHD medication is:
• A patient in residential care receives a parenteral formula of D40W of 500 ml in one day. The kilocalories delivered are
• What would be the approximate protein requirement, in grams, for a male, non-athlete weighing 87 kg?
• Growth acceleration during puberty is largely related to the synergetic effects of gonadal sex steroids, growth hormone, intracellular growth factor-1 and ______.
• What is the primary purpose of nutritional screening?
• What is the BMI range for class I obesity?
• Which component of serum cholesterol do plant stanols/sterols lower?
• In parenteral nutrition calculations, dextrose in solution provides approximately how many kilocalories per gram?
• What is the upper threshold for low birthweight?
• Which factor is an etiology of overweight?
• What is the minimum number of weekly servings of red/orange vegetables required for children in grades K through 5 in accordance with the NSLP reimbursable lunch?
• Which enteral feeding access device will deliver nutrition past the ligament of Treitz?
• How does evidence-based practice influence nutrition care decisions?
• Which classic vitamin deficiency is known for the four Ds: dermatitis, dementia, diarrhea, and death?
• In critical illness or severe trauma, what is the typical protein range per kilogram body weight?
• Which food is among the best sources of lutein and zeaxanthin?
• Which food should be avoided in the treatment of gout?
• Which of the following is correct about the initiation of parenteral nutrition?
• Which pair of Nutrition Care Process components are performed during the same step?
• In the Nutrition Care Process, BMI is noted in which category?
• What is the difference between the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
• Approximately how many carbohydrate servings are represented by 48 grapes?
• What is the physical activity factor range for 'very active'?
• How do nutritional risk screening and nutritional assessment differ?
• During pregnancy, which nutrient should be avoided in excessive amounts?
• In counseling a client with high cholesterol who is moderately ready to change, what approach is most appropriate?
• Which reflects long-term folate status?
• What is the typical sodium target recommended by DASH for many adults with hypertension?
• Refeeding syndrome is characterized by a rapid fall in which electrolytes?
• Which BMI category corresponds to the overweight range?
• A change in growth velocity pattern over time on a growth chart indicates potential risk requiring further evaluation.
• Children on strict vegan diets may be deficient in which nutrient?
• What is the first step in the Nutrition Care Process?
• Which of the following is typically used in infant cereal because of low allergy risk?
• Why are cultural and ethnic considerations important in diet planning?
• What is a common indicator of protein status that is influenced by inflammation and not solely nutrition intake?
• Which term best describes the mechanism by which the Nutrition Care Process communicates nutrition problems among care providers?
• Which statement accurately describes PES in nutrition care documentation?
• In pediatric nutrition assessment, which growth charts are commonly used?
• What feature of the Nutrition Care Process allows drawing comparisons regarding nutrition problems and outcomes across health care systems?
• In a patient with diarrhea, which of the following should be limited?
• Compared with general nutrition counseling, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is characterized by what?
• The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is used to estimate what?
• Which food is recommended in gout management?
• What is the recommended protein intake range for healthy older adults to help prevent sarcopenia?
• What do glycemic index and glycemic load measure and how are they used in meal planning?
• What does ADIME stand for in the Nutrition Care Process?
• What is the approximate protein requirement for healthy adults (non-critically ill) per kilogram body weight?
• In hospital settings, which tool is commonly used to screen for malnutrition risk in adults?
• When comparing cow's milk versus breastmilk, which statement is true regarding protein content?
• What BMI range defines overweight?
• Which statement best describes total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compared with peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)?
• Which dietary modification is commonly recommended for hypertension and reflected in the DASH diet?
• Which action best demonstrates respecting patient autonomy in nutrition care decisions?
• What is the daily fiber goal for a 10-year-old boy?
• What is the primary purpose of the Nutrition Care Process?
• Which snack would meet reimbursement guidelines and comply with USDA CACFP meals?
• What is a component of nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE) used to assess malnutrition?
• In the ADIME nutrition documentation framework, which component directly follows Assessment?
• Thiamine supplementation in the prevention of refeeding syndrome is best described as:
• How is body mass index (BMI) calculated and what does it indicate?
• What defines a clear liquid diet?
• Which individual is most likely to present with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
• Which statement best describes the Nutrition Care Process assessment component?
• Which statement best describes the precontemplation stage of change?
• Which of the following reflects an evidence-based approach to nutrition care?
• In the ADIME framework, what is the main purpose of the nutrition diagnosis?
• In nitrogen balance calculations, which value is commonly added to urinary nitrogen excretion to account for insensible losses?
• Which of the following is not a standard category used in a nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE)?
• In nutrition documentation, what does PES stand for?
• What is the primary clinical purpose of a PES statement?
• What is the role of dietary fiber in nutrition therapy?
• Which step in nitrogen balance calculation involves converting protein intake to nitrogen?
• Which equation is correct for BMI calculation?
• What is a commonly recommended rate of weight loss for obesity management in outpatient settings?
• Which device is used to determine body density by measuring air displacement?
• Which term describes a private practice shared by multiple providers?
• Which laboratory value is a poor sole indicator of nutrition status but can reflect chronic illness or inflammation?
• What is used to estimate total energy needs by multiplying resting metabolic rate by a factor?
• In nutrition assessment, what does the term RQ stand for and what does it indicate?
• The School Breakfast Program requires providing what fraction of the RDA for protein?
• Which mineral is critical for immune function and deficiency increases susceptibility to infection in aging?
• Which unit is used to specify the vitamin D dose for breastfed infants in the first 2 months of life?
• Pregnant person should avoid which of the following foods?
• For a 10-year-old with ADHD who takes medication and has a BMI-for-age below the 5th percentile, which nutrition intervention is most appropriate?
• The objectives of patient-centered counseling for dietary change include increasing awareness of diet-related risks, providing nutrition knowledge, enhancing skills to promote long-term changes in intake, and _____.
• Which action is recommended for individuals experiencing nausea?
• Which population should avoid high-mercury fish such as king mackerel?
• The most obvious sign of vitamin D deficiency in children is?
• In ABCD, what data category includes information about a patient’s food intake and usual eating patterns?
• Motivational interviewing is best described as a style of counseling that
• In obesity energy calculations, which weight is sometimes used instead of actual weight?
• Why does the AAP recommend limiting juice in early care and education programs?
• If a client rates confidence as 4 and importance as 10, which question would best advance a productive change discussion?
• Large doses of folate supplements might mask a vitamin B12 deficiency by correcting which symptom while not addressing neurological damage?
• Using the Hamwi formula, what is the ideal body weight for a female who is 70 inches tall and has a small body frame?
• The ethical principle of autonomy is supported when
• In nutrition diagnosis, what does PES stand for and how is it structured?
• Which nutrient has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?
• The optimal length of time to breastfeed an infant is
• What is the primary purpose of a nutrition intervention?
• How does food insecurity influence the provision of nutrition care?
• Which fish contains a higher level of methyl mercury and should be avoided during pregnancy?
• General daily fiber intake recommendations for adults by sex are closest to which values?
• What is the purpose of the nutrition diagnosis step in the Nutrition Care Process?
• Which of the following describes Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
• In cardiovascular disease, sedentary behavior, BMI, and diabetes are collectively considered?
• Pellagra is caused by deficiency of which nutrient?
• Which range defines 'active' as a physical activity factor category?
• It would be appropriate to recommend the use of meal replacements for weight loss to a client who:
• How does medical nutrition therapy (MNT) differ from general nutrition counseling?
• In the Nutrition Care Process, what is the step that follows Nutrition Assessment?
• Currently, which of the following nutrients is determined to be the most deficient among children and adolescents in the United States?
• Which nutrient pattern is emphasized by the DASH diet to manage blood pressure?
• Which is the best tool for the community nutritionist to use to learn what locally grown foods residents consume most frequently?
• In nutrition care documentation, what does Monitoring and Evaluation primarily focus on?
• Which statement best describes the role of dietary fiber?
• Differentiate between a true food allergy and a food intolerance.
• Which practice is commonly recommended for individuals experiencing food insecurity?
• In the Nutrition Care Process, statements formatted as [Nutrition problem] related to [etiology] as evidenced by [signs] are classified as what?
• In healthcare, weight bias has been documented among which group?
• Which nutrient interaction is commonly used in practice to help manage iron deficiency anemia?
• Which of the following is commonly fortified with vitamin B12 for vegans?
• What is the Institute of Medicine's recommended weekly weight gain rate during the second and third trimesters for pregnant people with BMI > 30?
• Which statement best defines an isotonic solution in terms of osmolality?
• Which vitamin deficiency is associated with gum lesions and pinpoint hemorrhages?
• A deficiency of vitamin B-12 in older adults is most likely due to
• What is the recommended daily juice intake for young children to avoid exceeding daily guidelines?
• In a diabetes meal plan using a consistent carbohydrate approach, what is the purpose of distributing carbohydrates evenly across meals?
• Which statement best describes the use of evidence in nutrition care decisions?
• Using food-based menu planning, what is the required portion size for meat/meat alternate served in a reimbursable lunch to students in grades 9 through 12?
• What indicates successful nutrition care during monitoring and evaluation?
• In the Nutrition Care Process, which component involves monitoring and evaluating progress toward goals?
• Which of the following is an example of an impact evaluation in the final step of a community nutrition program for type 2 diabetes?
• Which electronic health record style was created to reflect the nutrition care process?
• According to the WHO growth chart, a 1-year-old boy measuring 82 cm falls into which percentile category?
• Which nutrition strategy is commonly recommended for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
• A community nutrition program has completed needs assessment, defined goals and objectives, and developed a program plan. What is the next step?
• During pregnancy, what is the recommended weight gain for an overweight woman?
• Which is NOT typically assessed in nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE)?
• Which food-drug pairing requires client counseling for potential interactions?
• Resting energy expenditure (REE) is most affected by
• Higher-concentrated infant formulas are appropriate for which groups?
• How should hypoalbuminemia be interpreted in acute illness?
• Which statement best describes a health maintenance organization (HMO)?
• Why are mixed-consistency foods not recommended for patients with dysphagia?
• The Nutrition Care Process is best described as what kind of framework?
• Which option best represents a formative evaluation for a program designed to encourage first-time mothers to breastfeed?
• Which term describes the measurement of an individual's deviation from the mean of a reference population?
• What is the typical approach to carbohydrate management in a diabetes meal plan?
• At the first nutrition counseling appointment, the majority of clients are typically in which stage of change?
• The DASH sodium target may vary; which factor determines the specific target?
• A weight at the 50th percentile for age and sex means the child weighs greater than or equal to what proportion of peers?
• For the School Lunch Program, what fraction of the RDA for protein must be provided for each age/grade group?
• Which snack meets reimbursement guidelines by including two different food groups?
• How is adjusted body weight (AdjBW) calculated for overweight or obese individuals?
• Which population experiences the most serious consequences of foodborne illness?
• Which evaluation type focuses on whether program activities were implemented as planned?
• In the Nutrition Care Process monitoring and evaluation phase, which component is not reassessed?
• Which statement about weight bias in healthcare is true?
• What are the four steps of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) commonly used in practice?
• During refeeding syndrome, what happens to extracellular fluid volume?
• Which NFPE category would be most relevant when evaluating a client with suspected PCOS?
• Which step of the Nutrition Care Process involves implementing nutrition interventions tailored to the patient?
• How many carbohydrate servings are in 45 grapes?
• What benchmark is commonly used to determine if weight loss is successful?
• Which gastrointestinal hormone increases appetite and stimulates growth hormone release from the anterior pituitary?
• Rickets is a result of which vitamin deficiency?
• In the Hamwi formula, for a woman with a small frame, what adjustment is applied to the standard weight?
• What comprises a PES statement?
• Why would increasing fortified grain intake be recommended to a pregnant person?
• What type of nutrition support is indicated when a patient cannot meet needs by oral intake but has a functioning GI tract?
• In ADIME format, which component documents the nutrition-related interventions and plan of care?
• Pellagra is classically characterized by four symptoms; which one is not among them?
• A standard infant formula provides how many kilocalories per ounce?
• What would be the nitrogen balance for a patient with a 24-hour urinary nitrogen excretion of 14.3 grams and a protein intake of 102 grams?
• To be labeled as low fat, a serving must contain less than how many grams of fat?
• Which macronutrient has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?