PCT Nutrition, Diets, and I&O Monitoring 2

Question 1

A patient on a clear liquid diet may consume which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Gelatin, broth, and apple juice

Answer

Clear liquids include transparent fluids that leave no residue: broth, gelatin, clear juices (apple, cranberry), tea, and popsicles.

Question 2

When recording intake and output (I&O), which item should be counted as fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

Ice chips (recorded at half their volume)

Answer

Ice chips are measured as intake at approximately half their frozen volume since they melt to roughly half the amount of liquid.

Question 3

A diabetic diet primarily focuses on controlling intake of:

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates to manage blood sugar levels

Answer

Diabetic diets focus on carbohydrate control because carbohydrates directly affect blood glucose levels.

Question 4

Normal adult urine output is approximately:

Accepted Answer

30 mL per hour or about 720 mL per day minimum

Answer

Adequate urine output is at least 30 mL per hour (approximately 720 mL per day), with less indicating possible dehydration or kidney dysfunction.

Question 5

A patient on a sodium-restricted diet should avoid which food?

Accepted Answer

Canned soup

Answer

Canned soups are notoriously high in sodium, often containing 800-1,200 mg per serving, making them inappropriate for sodium-restricted diets.

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