Certified Gastroenterology RN Certified Gastroenterology RN GI Nutrition and Therapeutic Diets Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which dietary modification is the primary recommendation for patients with symptomatic diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

High-fiber diet

Answer

Low-fiber diet

Answer

Low-sodium diet

Answer

Liquid diet

Question 2

A patient with gastroparesis should be advised to eat meals that are:

Accepted Answer

Small, frequent, and low in fat and fiber

Answer

Large and high in fat

Answer

High in fiber to promote motility

Answer

Two large meals per day

Question 3

Which type of feeding is preferred in a critically ill patient with a functioning GI tract?

Accepted Answer

Enteral nutrition

Answer

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Answer

Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)

Answer

Oral clear liquids only

Question 4

A patient with pancreatitis who is transitioning from NPO status should begin with which diet?

Accepted Answer

Low-fat, low-fiber soft diet

Answer

High-fat soft diet

Answer

Full liquid diet with milkshakes

Answer

High-protein diet

Question 5

Which assessment finding indicates a patient receiving enteral tube feeding is at risk for aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Absent bowel sounds with distension

Answer

Gastric residual of 100 mL

Answer

Elevated head of bed at 30 degrees

Answer

Blood glucose of 110 mg/dL

Question 6

A patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is most likely to require supplementation with which mineral due to chronic diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Selenium