Final Exam: NR 228 NR228 Latest

Final Exam: NR 228 / NR228 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Nutrition, Health and Wellness | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:

What is macrocytic anemia?

Answer:

RBCs are larger than normal but don't carry enough hemoglobin which is required to transport oxygen

Question:

What type of diet is recommended for Hepatitis?

Answer:

liquid, then small meals, high protein

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Question:

What is celiac disease?

Answer:

Autoimmune disease with inability to digest gluten containing grains (wheat, barley, rye)

Question:

What is a clear liquid diet?

Answer:

Only foods that are clear liquid at room temperature (should not be used more than 24 hours)

Question:

What is a full liquid diet?

Answer:

For patients who have difficulty swallowing, and liquids (juices)

Question:

Enteral vs Parenteral

Answer:

Enteral is through GI tract (nasogastric), Parenteral is through central line 2 / 3

Question:

What happens to the body during starvation?

Answer:

It uses stored carb, protein and fat to meet energy demands, decline in metabolic rate to prolong survival

Question:

Whats the difference between stress and starvation related weight loss?

Answer:

During stress metabolic rate increases, starvation it decreases to prolong life

Question:

Nutrition therapy for burn victims?

Answer:

fluid and electrolyte replacement

Question:

What foods should a patient with dumping syndrome avoid?

Answer:

refined sugars, high fat

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