Hsci 104: Nutrition And Dietitics Question Paper
Hsci 104: Nutrition And Dietitics
Course:Nursing
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER (DAY) 2012 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : NURSING
UNIT CODE : HSCI 104
UNIT TITLE : NUTRITION AND DIETITICS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all questions in the answer booklet provided.
SECTION A
Question 1 -7, choose the most suitable answer. (1 mark each)
Question One
The vitamin taken in conjuction with ISONIAZID to prevent peripheral neuetis is:
Vitamin B1.
Vitamin B2.
Vitamin B3.
Vitamin B6.
Question Two
Development of pellagra is associated with;
Vitamin B1.
Vitamin B2.
Vitamin B3.
Vitamin B6.
Question Three
Insoluble fibers include:
Gums.
Pectins.
Oat meal.
Cellulose.
Question Four
The following is true concerning saturated fats:
They are soft or liquid at room temperature.
They lower the low density lipoproteins.
They have double bonds.
They are highest in meats and dairy products.
Question Five
The following is true about athropometric measurements in nutritional assessment:
A mid upper circumference of 11cm in child is normal.
A waist Hip ratio of less than 0.95 in mole indicates upper body obesity.
A body mass index of 24 indicates a healthy weight range.
The head circumference and chest circumference of a two year old child are equal.
Question Six
The following is not true about vitamin B1 deficiency:
It is common among alcoholics.
It is common.
It causes nervous and muscular systems alterations.
It leads to constipation and loss of appetite.
Question Seven
Indicate whether the following statement is/are true or false:
A waist circumference of 30 inches indicates obesity in women.
Caffeine is a mild diuretic.
Use of laxatives may deplete potassium.
Oral contraceptives inhibit folate absorption.
Question Eight
Match the nutrient in Column A with the (deficiency symptom in pregnancy) statement in column B. (½ mark each)
COLUMN A COLUMN B
Folate
Premature birth and low birth weight
Calcium
Miscarriage and neural tube defect
Iron
Decreased bone density
Zinc
Congenital malformation
Largest constituent in the body
SECTION B (30 MARKS)
Question One
Define rickets. (1 Mark)
Question Two
List four groups of people who are at risk of vitamin D deficiency. (2 Marks)
Question Three
State four symptoms of deficiency of Zinc. (4 Marks)
Question Four
Explain a low residue diet. (4 Marks)
Question Five
State four goals of nutrition therapy in management of diabetes mellitus. (4 Marks)
Question Six
Explain how you would manage nausea and vomiting using nutrition.(5 Marks)
Question Seven
State five factors that may contribute to inadequate nutritional intake in a patient with chronic obstructure pulmonary disease (COPD). (5 Marks)
Question Eight
State five nutritional interventions for a patient with hypertension. (5 Marks)
SECTION C (30 MARKS) LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS)
Question One
Explain how you can counsel a client on using nutrition for cancer preventions. (10 Marks)
Question Two
Using the nursing process discuss the management a T.B patient with malnutrition. (20 Marks)
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