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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Obtaining continual learning and using common sense are examples of ways to promote ____ | mental and intellectual wellness |
| Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by ____ | Sir Alexander Fleming |
| The CAM practitioner who believes that a life energy flows through every living person in an invisible system of meridians is a/an ____ | Chinese Medicine Practioner |
| The CAM therapy that encourages the use of certain vitamins to neutralize free radicals is ____ | antioxidants |
| The CAM therapy that uses breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of oneness is ____ | meditation |
| The CAM therapy that uses special machines which produce negatively charged air particles or ions to treat common respiratory disorders is a/an ____ | ionization therapy |
| The first "test tube" baby was born in England in the ____ | 1970 |
| The first kidney transplant in humans was performed in the ____ | 1950 |
| The name for the type of health care that offers both mainstream medical treatments and CAM therapies to treat patients is ____ | integrative care |
| The polio vaccine was developed in 1952 by ____ | Jonas Salk |
| Which of the following viruses is the cause of avian (bird) flu? | H5N1 virus |
| A long-term care facility designed to provide services to patients who need rehabilitation to recover from a major illness, treatment for cancer, dialysis for kidney disease, or heart monitoring is called a/an ____ | extended care |
| For whom does TRICARE provide coverage for health care expenses? [a] all of the above [b] active duty members of the military [c] families of military personnel [d] retired members of the military" | a. all of the above |
| Genetic counseling centers often deal with the genetic disease called ____ | Down’s yndrome |
| The federal medical assistance program that pays for the health care of individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind is ____ | Medicaid |
| The Medicare coverage that assists with payment for hospital services and care is ____ | Type B |
| Medicaid policies are health insurance plans offered by private insurance companies that help pay expenses not covered by Medicare | false |
| Medicare is a medical assistance program for individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind | false |
| Federal government program that provides health care for individuals over 65 | medicare |
| Most assisted living or independent living facilities are associated with nursing homes, extended care facilities, and/or skilled care facilities | True |
| Nonprofit agencies are frequently called voluntary agencies because they use only volunteers to provide health services | false |
| Palliative care is care that is provided by genetic counselors when a genetic defect is detected in the developing fetus during pregnancy | false |
| The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the standardization of electronic health care records in all health care agencies | True |
| A proprietary hospital is a nonprofit hospital that relies on government funding | false |
| Deductibles are amounts of money subtracted from a bill by a health care agency if a person has insurance | false |
| It is acceptable to tell a patient, "I know how you feel | false |
| What is one of the differences between RMA certification and CMA certification? | RMA is less expensive |
| What is the best way for new medical assistant graduates to become good team players in the medical office? | show consideration and appreciation for each member of the staff |
| If Debbie makes a list of the tasks that need to be done today, she is practicing: | prioritization |
| Which is one of the most common physical places in which confidentiality is breached? | elevators |
| A task that is noted as a B priority: | should be done today |
| A task that is noted as an E priority is probably a | errand |
| . Cecelia is angry with her supervisor over a disciplinary write-up. During her counseling session, Cecelia complains that the supervisor never gets to work on time. What passive-aggressive type is Cecelia?. | distracter |
| Personal space ranges from: | 1 ½ to 4 feet |
| The third stage of grief is | bargaining |
| A person's public space is: | 12-25 ft |
| Pleasers are people who are most likely looking for: | approval |
| An internship is often required as part of a health science education program | FALSE |
| An example of a tort is ____ | slapping a patient |
| Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is ____ | negligence |
| If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ____ | malpractice |
| Writing threats or abusive statements is an example of ____ | verbal abuse |
| An example of a variable expense is ____ | donations |
| How early should you arrive for a job interview? | 5-10 minutes |
| Which act requires you to provide documents and a photo identification to show an employer you are entitled to work in the United States? | immigration reform act |
| Battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, whereas assault includes the unlawful touching of another person without consent | FALSE |
| Health care providers use spreadsheets to do all of the following except ____ | record appointments for patients |
| The noninvasive scanning procedure that is used to determine the size, position, sex, and even abnormalities of a fetus is ____ | ultrasound |
| Ergonomics includes all of the following except ____ | determining which repetitive movements will be most effective |
| How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a broad base of support? | 8-10 ft |
| Safety glasses ____ | are required for some procedures |
| The use of correct body mechanics is needed to ____ | use the strongest muscles |
| To get close to an object, ____ | bend from the hips and knees |
| While handling any electrical equipment, be sure to ____ | check first for damaged cords or improper grounds |
| You read the labels on solution bottles at least how many times? | three |
| According to the National Fire Protection Association's coding system, a reactivity hazard is coded yellow | TRUE |
| Back muscles are strong, large muscles that should be used for heavy lifting | FALSE |
| Body mechanics refers to positioning the body so all parts are supported correctly | FALSE |
| Instead of pushing or pulling an object, it is easier to lift the object and get it close to the body | FALSE |
| A database uses special software to access a computer's ability to perform high-speed math calculations | FALSE |
| As long as passwords are used, it is easy to maintain patient confidentiality while using computers | FALSE |
| An example of the defense mechanism called projection may be ____ | I’m late because my car wouldnt start |
| An example of the defense mechanism called rationalization is the statement ____ | I can’t have bloodwork done because I can’t take off work |
| If a woman ignores a lump in her breast and starts working overtime to avoid worrying about the lump, this is an example of the defense mechanism known as ____ | suppression |
| The basic needs required by every human being to sustain life are ____ | physiological needs |
| The reflex that occurs when an infant reacts to a loud noise or sudden movement is the ____ | moro reflex |
| A specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals to improve the quality of care for the elderly is a/an ____ | ombudsman |
| Dark yellow or brown spots on the skin are called ____ | senile lentigines |
| Statistics provided by the U.S Census Bureau predict that ____ percent of the total population in the United States will be older than 65 in 2050. | 21 percent |
| What percentage of elderly individuals is cared for in long-term care facilities? | 5 percent |
| Which of the following is not a physical change of aging in the circulatory system? | blood vessels lose their elasticity and become larger |
| Urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because: | frequent infections increase urgency |
| Which of the following disorders is associated with aging? | constipation |
| Any individual experiences psychological problems when a disease or disability affects the functioning of the body | true |
| Changes in living environments create psychosocial changes in elderly individuals | TRUE |
| Elderly individuals have the same physical and psychological needs as people of any age | TRUE |
| Erikson's basic conflict of trust versus mistrust occurs during adolescence | FALSE |
| Infection or disease that originates within the body | endogenous |
| Simple plantlike organisms such as yeasts and molds | fungi |
| Process that destroys all microorganisms including spores and viruses | sterilization |
| Any organism that requires oxygen in order to live and reproduce | aerobic |
| Bacteria that are round or spherical in shape | cocci |
| Process that prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms | antisepsis |
| Any organism that causes infection and disease | pathogen |
| Infection that occurs when the body defenses are weak | opportunistic |
| Smallest microorganisms, visible only by using an electron microscope | virus |
| Infection present in a health care facility and transmitted by health care workers to a patient | nosocomial |
| Bacteria that are spiral or corkscrew in shape | spirilla |
| Organism that lives and reproduces in the absence of oxygen | anaerobic |
| One-celled animal-like organisms found in decayed materials and contaminated water | protozoa |
| Bacteria that are rod-shaped | bacilli |
| Contains organisms or pathogens | contaminated |
| A few chemicals will kill spores and viruses, but these chemicals frequently require that instruments be submerged in the chemical for 10 or more hours | TRUE |
| A vaccination is available to prevent bioterrorism through the use of ____ | anthrax |
| After use, needles must be capped and placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container | FALSE |
| Chemicals are used to disinfect instruments that do not penetrate body tissue | TRUE |
| Antibiotics are effective medications for pathogenic ____ | rickettsiae |
| How many days do items usually remain sterile after being autoclaved? | 30days |
| Antiseptics can irritate the skin and are used mainly on instruments, not people | FALSE |
| How much of the border around the outside of a sterile field is considered contaminated? | 2 inches |
| An autoclave can use steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies | TRUE |
| Basins and jars should be placed in an autoclave with the inside facing up so steam can enter | FALSE |
| Distilled water is usually used in an autoclave because it is less likely to contain pathogens | FALSE |
| If beakers filled with solution are used in an ultrasonic unit, it is not necessary to put a solution in the main tank | FALSE |
| An ultrasonic unit uses sound waves to sterilize instruments | FALSE |
| Standard precautions were developed by ____ | centers for disease control and prevention |
| Contact precautions require the use of a gown, gloves, and a mask | FALSE |
| The best transfer method to use when placing a sterile bowl on a sterile field is the ____ | mitten |
| An epidemic is present when a communicable disease affects a large number of people at the same time over a wide geographic area | FALSE |
| All ultrasonic solutions are toxic and can cause skin irritation | TRUE |
| The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act requires employers to do all of the following except ____ | provide hep B vaccinations for employees |
| The process that destroys pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses is ____ | chemical disinfection |
| Using sterile technique includes all of the following except ____ | keeping hands in front and below the waist |
| Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus? [a.] common cold [b.] hepatitis [c.] measles [d.] tuberculosis | tuberculosis |
| Which of the following is an example of a multidrug-resistant superbug? | Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
| Every patient must be considered a potential source of infection | TRUE |
| Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the "ideal" microorganism for bioterrorism? | likes darkness and moisture |
| Ebola and Marburg are helminths that are transmitted to humans when humans ingest the eggs or larvae in contaminated food | FALSE |
| Which of the following is NOT an OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard? | Provide hepatitis C vaccine free of charge to anyone with occupational exposure |
| ____ includes all body processes relating to food | nutrition |
| Absorption is the process in which nutrients are used by the cells for building tissue, providing energy, and regulating various body functions | FALSE |
| Organic compounds essential to life are ____ | vitamins |
| Cholesterol is synthesized (manufactured) by the liver | TRUE |
| Cholesterol is the fibrous, indigestible form of carbohydrates | FALSE |
| The therapeutic diet that is also called a carbohydrate controlled diet is ____ | diabetic |
| Daily total fat intake should be between 30 to 45 percent of total caloric intake | FALSE |
| Essential nutrients are composed of chemical elements found in food | TRUE |
| The type of therapeutic diet that consists of easily digested foods which do not irritate the digestive tract is ____ | bland |
| Fat-restricted diets are used for patients with gallbladder or liver disease | TRUE |
| Which of the following is not one of the three most common lipids found in both food and the human body? | cellulose |
| High-calorie diets, used for underweight patients, contain high-fat foods to provide calories | FALSE |
| High-protein diets are ordered for patients with certain kidney or renal diseases and certain allergic conditions | FALSE |
| The major source of human energy is ____ | carbohydrates |
| Obesity is excessive body weight 30 percent or more above the average recommended weight | FALSE |
| Proteins are the most concentrated form of energy, but they are more expensive than carbohydrates | FALSE |
| The basal metabolic rate is the rate at which the body uses energy just for maintaining its own tissue, without doing any voluntary work | TRUE |
| Therapeutic diets are modifications of the normal diet | TRUE |
| The therapeutic diet that limits raw fruits and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, nuts, beans, and fried foods is ____ | low residue |
| To gain weight, increase activity and caloric intake | FALSE |
| Obtaining continual learning and using common sense are examples of ways to promote_____ | mental and intellectual wellness |
| Bifocals for glasses were invented by _____ | Benjamin Franklin |
| A vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796 by ___ | Edward Jenner |
| Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by ___ | Sir Alexander Fleming |
| The polio vaccine was developed in 1952 by ___ | Jonas Salk |
| AIDs was identified as a disease in the ____ | 1980s |
| Birth control pills were first approved by the FDA in the ___ | 1960s |
| A CAM therapy based on the belief that illness and pain occur when CHI is blocked as it flows through meridians is ____ | acupressure |
| A long term care facility designed to provide services to patients who need rehabilitation to recover from a major illness, treatment for cancer, dialysis for kidney disease, or heart monitoring is called an ___ | extended care facility |
| The specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service regardless of the total cost of that service that is required by some health insurance plans is called ___ | premium |
| A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four years of college plus work experience is ___ | technologist or therapist |
| Having the ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation shows ___ | tact |
| Using good judgment in what you say and do and making sure that a patient’s rights are not violated demonstrates ___ | discretion |
| A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes that body to go into an alarm or warning mode is ___ | pupils in the eye dilate to improve vision |
| Using caller ID is part of which step in an effective time management plan? | avoid distractions |
| To establish effective short and long term goals ___ | state goals in a positive manner and try to avoid negative goals |
| What should the medical assistant do as a follow up if a patient calls to request lab results? | find the medical record and attach the message |
| If a patient calls to request a medication refill, which information should be included in the message? | medication name and dose, symptoms that require refill |
| If a patient calls to request a lab results or diagnostic tests, what should the medical assistant do? | obtain authorization from the physician |
| Process of creating and sending messages from one computer to another | |
| A system linking all of the computers in a healthcare facility | network |
| Programs that contain instructions to alter the operation of computer programs | virus |
| Playing alongside other children is more common than playing with other children | Early childhood |
| Females experience menopause, and males may experience the male climacteric | Middle adulthood |
| Respond to discomforts such as pain, cold, or hunger by crying | Infancy |
| Most of the primary teeth are lost, and permanent teeth erupt | Late childhood |
| Deals with independence, makes career choices, selects a marital partner, and starts a family | Early adulthood |
| Social development usually involves spending less time with family and more time with peer groups | Adolescence |
| Begin to make decisions based on logic rather than on trial and error | Early childhood |
| Family relationships often decline as children begin lives of their own and parents die | Middle adulthood |
| Tend to be more group-oriented and form groups with members of own sex | Late childhood |
| Learn bladder and bowel control | Early childhood |
| Physical development is on the decline, and all body systems are usually affected | Late adulthood |
| Progression from self-centeredness concept to recognition of others in the environment | Infancy |
| Secondary sexual characteristics develop in both males and females | Adolescence |
| Frequently the most productive life stage with physical development basically complete | Early adulthood |
| Emotional development is often stormy and in conflict | Adolescence |
| Bacteria that are rod-shaped | Bacilli |
| Bacteria that are round or spherical in shape | Cocci |
| Organism that lives and reproduces in the absence of oxygen | Anaerobic |
| One-celled animal-like organisms found in decayed materials and contaminated water | Protozoa |
| Simple plantlike organisms such as yeasts and molds | Fungi |
| Bacteria that are spiral or corkscrew in shape | Spirilla |
| Infection that occurs when the body defenses are weak | Opportunistic |
| Process that destroys all microorganisms including spores and viruses | Sterilization |
| Infection present in a health care facility and transmitted by health care workers to a patient | Nosocomial |
| Contains organisms or pathogens | Contaminated |
| Infection or disease that originates within the body | Endogenous |
| Any organism that causes infection and disease | Pathogen |
| Any organism that requires oxygen in order to live and reproduce | Aerobic |
| Process that prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms | Antisepsis |
| Smallest microorganisms, visible only by using an electron microscope | Viruses |
| Used on gasoline, oil, and paint fires | Class B |
| Used on burning or combustible metals | Class D |
| C stands for nonconductive | Class C |
| Contains pressurized water | Class A |
| Used on burning plastic | Class A |
| Often specific for only one metal | Class D |
| Used on combustible liquids | Class B |
| Used on electrical fires | Class C |
| Used on paper, cloth, and wood fires | Class A |
| Contains halon gas | Class C |
| A protective program that limits the ability of other computers to access a computer is a/an ____ | firewall |
| Most employers allow their employees to send personal e-mail messages and conduct Internet searches as long as it does not interfere with their work | 'False' |
| Most medical laboratories rely heavily on computers for both blood and urine analysis | 'True' |
| A scanning procedure in which a slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and then detected by the scanner as an image on a screen is ____ | positron emission tomography |
| All of the following are components of a search engine except for a/an ____ | firewall |
| An online community maintained by one or more people to provide information on a topic is a/an ____ | blog |
| Educational computer programming designed for individual use is ____ | computer-assisted instruction |
| Flash drives provide an important means of ____ | backing up data |
| Health care providers use spreadsheets to do all of the following except ____ | record appointments for patients |
| Light beams called ____ can be used to shape a patient's cornea and correct vision | lasers |
| The applied science of adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injury is ____ | ergonomics |
| The first noninvasive computer-based body and brain scanner was ____ | computerized tomography |
| The machine components of a computer, including the keyboard, disk drive, CPU, and monitor, are called ____ | hardware |
| The noninvasive scanning procedure that is used to determine the size, position, sex, and even abnormalities of a fetus is ____ | ultrasonography |
| The programs, or instructions, that run a computer and allow the computer to perform specific tasks are called ____ | software |
| The unit in a computer that stores operating programs, temporary data, and monitoring and tracking data is the ____ | internal memory unit |
| The unit that processes all information or data entering the computer is the ____ | central processing unit |
| Which of the following is not a characteristic of a computerized database? | Mistakes are automatically corrected |
| Which source is most likely to have a Web site that contains current and accurate information about the link between nutrition and cancer? | university medical school |
| You can do an advanced search on a search engine by ____ | putting keywords in quotations or specifying specific related fields |
| Ergonomics includes all of the following except ____ | determining which repetitive movements will be most effective |
| How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a broad base of support? | 8 to 10 |
| If a particle gets in your eye, ____ | report it immediately |
| If a solution such as acetic acid spills on a counter, ____ | report it immediately |
| If you find a piece of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, ____ | report it immediately |
| In case of fire in a health care facility, the most important thing to do is ____ | remain calm |
| Most fire emergency plans usually include all of the following except ____ | doors and windows should be opened to expel the smoke |
| Safety glasses ____ | are required for some procedures |
| Solutions used in health care facilities ____ | can be dangerous, so avoid eye and skin contact |
| The three things needed in order for a fire to start are ____ | fuel, heat, oxygen |
| The use of correct body mechanics is needed to ____ | use the strongest muscles |
| To get close to an object, ____ | bend from the hips and knees |
| While handling any electrical equipment, be sure to ____ | check first for damaged cords or improper grounds |
| You read the labels on solution bottles at least how many times? | three |
| According to the National Fire Protection Association's coding system, a reactivity hazard is coded yellow | 'True' |
| Always get help if a patient or object is too heavy | 'True' |
| Back muscles are strong, large muscles that should be used for heavy lifting | 'False' |
| Body mechanics refers to positioning the body so all parts are supported correctly | 'False' |
| Instead of pushing or pulling an object, it is easier to lift the object and get it close to the body | 'False' |
| Some health care facilities require health care workers to wear back supports while lifting or moving patients | 'True' |
| The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace | 'True' |
| When a health care worker is not doing strenuous work, a back brace can be loosened | 'True' |
| Programs that contain instructions to alter the operation of computer programs | Virus |
| Compact disks and digital versatile/video disks used for information storage and transfer | Optical disk |
| Writing reports, information sheets, memos | Word processing |
| Process of creating and sending messages from one computer to another | Electronic mail |
| A system linking all of the computers in a health care facility | Network |
| An organized collection of information such as insurance company records or patient information | Database |
| Information such as name, address, telephone number, or occupation entered into a database | Field |
| Uses formulas to perform high-speed math calculations and create budgets, business projections, and statistical reports | Electronic spreadsheet |
| Online community providing information on certain topics | Blog |
| A protective program that limits the ability of other computers to access a computer | Firewall |
| A database uses special software to access a computer's ability to perform high-speed math calculations | 'False' |
| A machine that can scan a document and read the printed text is an optical scanner | 'True' |
| A pharmacist can use a computer to check for drug interactions and to monitor pharmacy inventory | 'True' |
| A printer is a type of output device | 'True' |
| As long as passwords are used, it is easy to maintain patient confidentiality while using computers | 'False' |
| Computer literacy means a basic understanding of how the computer works and a basic understanding of the applications used in your field | 'True' |
| A false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person's reputation is known as ____. | libel |
| A 9 ´ 12 envelope can be used to mail a cover letter and résumé to an employer. | True |
| A career passport or portfolio is a professional way to highlight your knowledge, abilities, and skills as you prepare for employment or extended education. | True |
| A cover letter can be handwritten on notepaper. | False |
| A driver's license is an example of a "wallet card." | False |
| A job interview allows the employer to tell you about the position in more detail. | True |
| A résumé is a thorough yet concise summary of an individual's education, experience, and abilities. | True |
| A series of absences can result in job loss. | True |
| Always have an individual's permission before using that person as a reference. | True |
| An internship is often required as part of a health science education program. | False |
| Application forms are used by employers to collect specific information | True |
| By being negative, you create a poor impression and encourage the same attitude in others. | True |
| CPR certification is an example of a credential to be included in the career passport. | True |
| A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is a ____. | living will |
| Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of ____. | abuse |
| If a health care worker sends information to an insurance company without a patient's written consent, this can be ____. | invasion of privacy |
| If a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of ____. | false imprisonment |
| A physical therapist earns $22.00 per hour. If she works 50 hours in one week and receives 1 1/2 times the hourly wage for any hours over 40 per week, what is her gross pay for the week? | $1,210.00 |
| A record of information about an individual is a ____. | resume |
| An example of a variable expense is ____. | donations |
| How early should you arrive for a job interview? | 5 to10 minutes |
| Money Management International recommends that housing be no more than what percentage of the realistic budget? | 20-35 |
| The employment objective section of a résumé should state ____. | the title of the position you desire |
| The first paragraph of a letter of application should ____. | state your purpose for writing |
| The main purpose of a cover letter is to ____. | obtain an interview |
| The total amount of money earned for hours worked is ____. | gross income |
| Which act requires you to provide documents and a photo identification to show an employer you are entitled to work in the United States? | Bureau of Immigration Reform Act |
| Which of the following are usually not good people to use as references? | relatives |
| Which of the following is a good example of the type of question you should ask an employer at the end of the interview? | What type of uniform is required? |
| Which of the following statements is NOT true about a résumé? | It should list at least three references. |
| While participating in a job interview, you should NOT ____. | sit down in the nearest chair immediately after greeting the employer |
| A patient has the right to withdraw consent at any time. | True |
| A patient's living will can be witnessed by his or her spouse and son or daughter. | False |
| A person with a legal disability has the right to form a contract. | False |
| A principal is always responsible for the actions of an agent. | True |
| Abuse can be physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual. | True |
| All information given to health care personnel by a patient is called privileged communication. | True |
| An interpreter must be used when a contract is explained to a non-English-speaking individual. | True |
| Battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, whereas assault includes the unlawful touching of another person without consent. | False |
| Battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, whereas assault includes the unlawful touching of another person without consent. | False |
| Found in meat, seafood, nuts, and cereal grains; constituent of bones, muscles, and red blood cells | Magnesium |
| Found in meat, milk, vegetables, and bananas; maintains fluid balance, regular heart rhythm, and proper nerve function | Potassium |
| Found in liver and muscle meats; important for formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells and aids in production of energy | Iron |
| Found in seafood (especially oysters), eggs, and milk; component of enzymes and insulin and essential for growth and wound healing | Zinc |
| Found in milk, meat, nuts, and cereals; develops and maintains bones and teeth, aids in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and is a constituent of body cells | Phosphorus |
| Found in organ meats and seafood; important for metabolism of fat and acts as an antioxidant | Selenium |
| Main source is table salt; aids in fluid balance and acid-base balance, regulates muscles and nerves, and aids in glucose absorption | Sodium |
| Found in saltwater fish and iodized salt; necessary for formation of hormones in the thyroid gland and regulating the basal metabolic rate | Iodine |
| Found in certain fluoridated water, fish, seafood, and meat; important for healthy teeth and bones | Fluorine or fluoride |
| Main sources are milk, milk products, and cheese; develops and maintains bones and teeth and aids in clotting of the blood | Calcium |
| Found in meat, poultry, fish, and eggs; activates energy-producing enzymes and important for healthy skin, hair, and nails | Sulfur |
| Found in salt, meat, fish, poultry, milk, and eggs; important for acid-base balance and formation of hydrochloric acid | Chlorine or chloride |
| Found in organ meats, nuts, and whole-grain cereals; necessary for utilization of iron, as a component of enzymes, and for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells | Copper |
| Anorexia is a loss of appetite. | True |
| Antioxidants are organic molecules that help protect the body from free radicals, substances that can damage tissues, cells, and even genes. | True |
| Both clear and full liquid diets are nutritionally inadequate. | True |
| Common sources of protein include meats, fish, eggs, cereals, peas, and nuts. | True |
| Found in enriched bread and cereals, liver, and potatoes; promotes normal appetite and digestion and normal function of the nervous system | Thiamine |
| Found in peanuts, egg yolk, and dark, leafy greens; necessary for protection of cell structure; antioxidant to inhibit breakdown of vitamin A and some unsaturated fatty acids | Vitamin E |
| Found in liver, poultry, fish, and enriched breads and cereals; important for protein synthesis and metabolism and production of antibodies | Pyridoxine |
| One source is sunshine; aids in growth, regulates calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolism, and builds and maintains bones and teeth | Vitamin D |
| Found mainly in citrus fruits, melons, berries, and tomatoes; important for healthy gums, wound healing, and absorption of iron | Vitamin C |
| Found in milk, enriched breads and cereals, and green, leafy vegetables; important for health of mouth tissue and eyes | Riboflavin |
| Found in spinach, kale, cabbage, and broccoli; essential for the normal clotting of blood and formation of prothrombin | Vitamin K |
| Found in liver, egg yolk, butter, and whole milk; important in structure and function of the cells of the skin and mucous membranes | Vitamin A |
| Found in liver, milk, cheese, and eggs; important for production of healthy red blood cells | Vitamin B12 |
| Found in green, leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and yeast; important for protein metabolism, maturation of red blood cells, formation of hemoglobin, and synthesis of DNA | Folic acid |
| Found in meats, poultry, fish, and peanuts; promotes healthy skin, nerves, and digestive tract | Niacin |
| To manage weight, every individual should engage in at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week. | True |
| The Mormon religion prohibits eating beef because cows are sacred. | False |
| Soups, cereals, fruit juices, custard, pudding, and sherbet are allowed on a clear liquid diet. | False |
| Saturated fats are usually soft or oily at room temperature. | False |
| Proteins are the most concentrated form of energy, but they are more expensive than carbohydrates. | False |
| Obesity is excessive body weight 30 percent or more above the average recommended weight. | False (20 0r above) |
| Obesity is a form of malnutrition, due to excess food consumption. | True |
| Nutrition plays a large role in determining strength, skeletal and muscular development, physical agility, resistance to disease, and mental ability. | True |
| My Plate allows individuals to develop a customized food plan based on age, gender, height, weight, and level of activity. | True |
| Most absorption occurs in the stomach. | False |
| Many food habits are formed during youth, and changing them is a difficult and slow process. | True |
| Hypotension may be caused by an excess amount of fat or salt in the diet. | False |
| High-protein diets are ordered for patients with certain kidney or renal diseases and certain allergic conditions. | False |
| High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is commonly called "bad" cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup and leads to atherosclerosis. | False |
| High-calorie diets, used for underweight patients, contain high-fat foods to provide calories. | False |
| Fat-soluble vitamins are not normally stored in the body and are easily destroyed by cooking. | False |
| Digestive juices containing enzymes are secreted in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and pancreas. | True |
| Daily total fat intake should be between 30 to 45 percent of total caloric intake. | False |