AMCA Nutrition and Patient Wellness Education

Question 1

A physician orders a 'low-sodium diet' for a patient with hypertension. The medical assistant should educate the patient to limit daily sodium intake to no more than:

Accepted Answer

2,300 mg

Answer

500 mg

Answer

1,000 mg

Answer

4,700 mg

Question 2

Which macronutrient provides the body's PREFERRED source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fat

Answer

Fiber

Question 3

A patient with celiac disease requires education about which dietary restriction?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating gluten-containing grains

Answer

Avoiding all dairy products

Answer

Reducing dietary fat to under 20 g/day

Answer

Limiting vitamin C-rich foods

Question 4

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to sunlight and is critical for calcium absorption?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 5

A diabetic patient asks about the glycemic index (GI). The medical assistant correctly explains that foods with a HIGH glycemic index:

Accepted Answer

Cause a rapid spike in blood glucose levels

Answer

Are digested slowly and cause a gradual rise in blood sugar

Answer

Contain no carbohydrates

Answer

Lower insulin resistance over time

Question 6

A patient who is a strict vegan is at greatest risk for deficiency in which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Iron

Answer

Folate