Healthcare and Nursing Nutrition & Dietary Management

Question 1

Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with night blindness?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 2

A patient on a renal diet should restrict intake of which electrolyte to prevent hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Sodium

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Magnesium

Question 3

Which type of therapeutic diet is indicated for a patient with dysphagia?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical soft diet

Answer

Low-residue diet

Answer

DASH diet

Answer

Clear liquid diet

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a clear liquid diet in the postoperative period?

Accepted Answer

To rest the gastrointestinal tract and prevent aspiration

Answer

To maximize caloric intake

Answer

To increase fiber intake

Answer

To promote wound healing

Question 5

A patient with Type 2 diabetes is following a carbohydrate-controlled diet. Which food choice is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Brown rice

Answer

White bread

Answer

Sugary cereal

Answer

Regular soda

Question 6

Which nutritional deficiency is most commonly seen in patients following strict vegan diets without supplementation?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Iron

Answer

Folate