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Test Bank For Williams Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy 12th Edition Eleanor Schlenker Joyce Ann Gilbert
Test Bank For Williams Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy 12th Edition Eleanor Schlenker Joyce Ann Gilbert
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The mineral that is present in the body in the greatest amount is:
a. sodium.
b. potassium.
c. calcium.
d. iron.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: p. 138
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
2. Binding agents such as oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit absorption of:
a. potassium.
b. sodium.
c. fluoride.
d. calcium.
ANS: D DIF: Medium REF: p. 139
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
3. Hormones that are involved in maintaining calcium balance in the body include calcitonin,
calcitriol, and:
a. thyroxine.
b. parathyroid hormone.
c. insulin.
d. epinephrine.
ANS: B DIF: Medium REF: p. 140
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
5. A mineral that participates in transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction is:
a. calcium.
b. selenium.
c. chlorine.
d. phosphorus.
ANS: A DIF: Hard REF: p. 147
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
6. Of the following foods, the type that provides the most calcium per serving is:
a. eggs.
b. whole grains.
c. dairy products.
d. leafy vegetables.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 143
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
8. Low serum phosphorus levels may occur in individuals recovering from diabetic acidosis
because:
a. phosphorus absorption is disrupted.
b. phosphorus is used in active carbohydrate absorption and metabolism.
c. excess phosphorus is produced by the metabolic imbalance.
d. phosphorus buffer systems are depleted during acidosis.
ANS: B DIF: Hard REF: p. 146
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
10. A factor that serves as the mechanism for regulating excretion of sodium from the body is:
a. the amount of water consumed.
b. body pH.
c. the hormone aldosterone.
d. vitamin D activity.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: p. 146
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
11. Important metabolic functions of sodium include fluid balance, acid-base balance, and:
a. muscular action.
b. release of glycogen.
c. regulation of enzyme production.
d. control of body temperature.
ANS: A DIF: Hard REF: p. 147
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
12. The mineral that is found primarily in the intracellular fluid compartment is:
a. sodium.
b. chloride.
c. potassium.
d. magnesium.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: p. 148
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
14. A condition that is a serious complication of an elevated serum potassium level is:
a. sodium imbalance.
b. hypertension.
c. muscle irritability.
d. vomiting.
ANS: C DIF: Hard REF: p. 150
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
26. The group of people most likely to exhibit signs of iron deficiency is:
a. breast-fed infants.
b. school-age children.
c. underweight men.
d. women of childbearing age.
ANS: D
Women of childbearing age are susceptible to iron deficiency anemia because of monthly
losses of blood in menses. Breast-fed infants have sufficient stores of iron to last 4 to 6
months, until they start to eat supplemental foods. Iron deficiency is not common in children.
Iron deficiency is not related to being underweight, although it may be associated with
obesity.
30. The clinical problem associated with defective iodine uptake and use is:
a. hypertension.
b. excessive weight loss.
c. abnormal cardiac function.
d. abnormal thyroid function.
ANS: D DIF: Medium REF: p. 161
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
31. Symptoms of impaired sense of taste and smell are sometimes caused by a deficiency of:
a. zinc.
b. chromium.
c. chlorine.
d. magnesium.
ANS: A DIF: Medium REF: p. 161
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
33. When a person experiences impairment of taste, the condition is known as:
a. hypogeusia.
b. hyposomia.
c. hypostasis.
d. hypothermia.
ANS: A DIF: Medium REF: p. 161
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
34. Zinc is important throughout the life cycle, but especially during:
a. pregnancy.
b. young adulthood.
c. middle adulthood.
d. older adulthood.
ANS: A DIF: Medium REF: p. 161
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
39. For public health purposes, the level of fluoridation in public water supplies should be:
a. 0.5 ppm.
b. 1.0 ppm.
c. 2.0 ppm.
d. 3.5 ppm.
ANS: B DIF: Medium REF: p. 163
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
40. The mineral that enhances the ability of the tooth structure to withstand the erosive effect of
bacterial acid is:
a. zinc.
b. calcium.
c. chromium.
d. fluoride.
ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: p. 163
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
42. Distribution of water content in a person’s body is related to the amount of:
a. body fat.
b. bone density.
c. muscle mass.
d. circulating blood.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: p. 166
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
43. The extracellular fluid compartment contains blood plasma, dense tissue fluid, interstitial
fluid, and:
a. metabolic water.
b. fluid within cells.
c. secretory fluid.
d. sweat.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: p. 167
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
46. Solutes found in body fluids that influence movement of water include plasma proteins,
glucose, and:
a. electrolytes.
b. minerals.
c. vitamins.
d. calcium.
ANS: A DIF: Medium REF: pp. 167-168
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
48. The organic molecules responsible for creating colloidal osmotic pressure are:
a. glucose molecules.
b. sodium ions.
c. plasma proteins.
d. amino acids.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: p. 168
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
49. The hormone that causes the kidneys to retain sodium is called:
a. vitamin D.
b. thyroxine.
c. adrenaline.
d. aldosterone.
ANS: D DIF: Medium REF: p. 169
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
50. The term used to denote concentration of electrolytes in a given volume of fluid is:
a. valence.
b. milliequivalent.
c. gram molecular weight.
d. pH.
ANS: B DIF: Medium REF: p. 169
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
d. eventually burst.
ANS: A DIF: Medium REF: p. 169
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
52. The plasma protein that exerts the greatest colloidal osmotic pressure is:
a. fibrinogen.
b. prothrombin.
c. albumin.
d. hemoglobin.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: p. 168
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge
53. The action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on the kidney will result in:
a. sodium retention.
b. water excretion.
c. sodium excretion.
d. water retention.
ANS: D DIF: Medium REF: p. 169
MSC: Type of Question: Knowledge