NHA CCMA Modu 23 Practice Quiz

which of the following can a patient consume on mechanical soft diet?

A) Foods soft in texture, moderately low in fiber, and processed by chopping, grinding, or pureeing to be easier to chew

b) Only commercially prepared food items such as cured or smoked meats, canned vegetables, and salty foods

C) Foods that are not spicy, low in fiber, and not raw

D) Foods low in sodium, phosphorous, and protein

Foods soft in texture, moderately low in fiber, and processed by chopping, grinding, or pureeing to be easier to chew

Which of the following is a characteristic of a therapeutic diet?

A) A diet planned by a medical assistant

B) A diet planned by a patient

C) A diet ordered by a provider

D) A diet prescribed for a patient by the dietitian in the hospital

A diet ordered by a provider

According to the definition by congress in 1994, which of the following lists the points that define a product as a supplement?

A) It contains one or more dietary ingredients or their constituents, and "It is taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid" is labeled on the front panel.

b) "Has been proven to be effective" is labeled on the front panel in addition to "It is intended to be taken as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid."

c) It contains one or more dietary ingredients (including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and other substances) or their constituents and has no negative side effects for users.

d)It contains no more than one ingredient and "It is intended to be taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid" is labeled on the front panel.

It contains one or more dietary ingredients or their constituents, and "It is taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid" is labeled on the front panel.

Which of the following is a benefit of educating patients regarding their nutritional and digestive health?

a) Patients can decide what nutritional supplements they need to take.

B) Patients can learn to provide their own nutritional therapy plans.

C) Patients feel empowered to follow their treatment plans and be engaged in self-care.

D) Patients can calculate how much physical activity they need.

Patients feel empowered to follow their treatment plans and be engaged in self-care.

Which of the following describes how the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food patterns table assists in planning health diets?

A) It provides exactly what foods people need to eat to maintain a healthy diet.

B) It shows the tastiest foods in each food group.

C) It provides a list of foods and recommended serving sizes for target calorie goals.

D) It provides a list of foods to avoid for a healthy diet.

It provides a list of foods and recommended serving sizes for target calorie goals.

Which of the following lists the core reasons that our bodies need nutrients?

A) Energy, growth, and cell repair

B) Sleep, energy, and low stress

C) Muscle development and strength

D) Strong immune system and lower risk of all digestive diseases

Energy, growth, and cell repair

Which of the following accurately describes macronutrients?

A) Macronutrients are the larger foods we eat, like meat and eggs, and they provide muscle mass.

B) Macronutrients are the larger food groups we eat, like dairy and meat, and they provide strong bones and teeth.

C) Macronutrients are the nutrients the body needs in large amounts, and they provide energy to the body.

D)Macronutrients are the waste products that are left after the body takes what it needs from the food we eat.

Macronutrients are the nutrients the body needs in large amounts, and they provide energy to the body.

In which of the following ways should a medical assistant support a patient with an eating disorder?

A) Provide resources and a nonjudgmental attitude so the patient feels more comfortable opening up.

B) Provide a solid plan for the patient to follow during a one-way educational appointment.

C) Strongly convey to the patient the importance of sticking to the plan of care without backsliding.

D) Inform the patient that it is wrong to be secretive about their eating.

Provide resources and a nonjudgmental attitude so the patient feels more comfortable opening up.

Which of the following is the most common type of eating disorder?

A) Anorexia nervosa

B) Bulimia nervosa

C) Binge eating disorder

D) Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

Binge eating disorder

Which of the following characteristics is important to remember when reviewing ingredients listed on a nutrition label?

A) The ingredients list is listed in ascending order, with the lowest volume listed first.

B) The ingredients list is listed with the healthiest components appearing first, so the consumer can choose the foods that contain healthy foods.

C) The ingredients list is listed with the components that should be avoided first, so the consumer can avoid those foods.

D) The ingredients are listed in descending order, with the highest volume listed first.

The ingredients are listed in descending order, with the highest volume listed first.

Which of the following is the role of the medical assistant in supporting patients who have been prescribed a special diet by their provider?

A) Make phone calls to patients to answer questions.

B) Explain a prescribed therapeutic diet, as well as assist the patient in using it to plan meals.

c) Provide the patients with detailed information about cooking the foods on the diet.

D) Make follow-up appointments to prepare grocery lists with patients.

Explain a prescribed therapeutic diet, as well as assist the patient in using it to plan meals.

Which of the following macronutrient's digestion process takes place in the stomach?

A) Carbohydrates

B) Proteins

C) Fats

D) Starches

Proteins

A Medical assistant is interviewing a patient about making sure they eat a balanced diet. The patient tells the medical assistant that they have eliminated all dairy products from their diet. Which of the following nutrients found in dairy products is hard to replace with another food group?

A) Vitamin A

B) Calcium

C) Protein

D) Vitamin C

Calcium

Which of the following is the objective of the MyPlate tool?

A) It translates the dietary recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into an easy-to-use resource.

B) It displays the favorite foods of Americans into an easy-to-use shopping tool.

C) It recommends the foods that are sold by fast food restaurants for Americans into an easy-to-use resource.

D) It provides the Dietary Guidelines for specific foods that should be eaten for a healthy diet.

It translates the dietary recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into an easy-to-use resource.

A medical assistant has been asked by the provider to discuss weight loss and provide information to a male patient who would like to lose weight. Which of the following should the medical assistant identify as the target calorie range for an average male?

A) Between 1600 and 2400 calories

B) Between 2000 and 3000 calories

C) Between 2500 and 3500

D) Between 1500 and 2500

Between 2000 and 3000 calories

Which of the following conditions may result in a provider suggesting a low-sodium diet for a patient?

A) Food allergies and intolerances such as celiac disease

B) Type 1 diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes mellitus

C) Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and congestive heart failure

D) Post-op stomach or intestinal surgery

Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and congestive heart failure

Which of the following is the first choice of treatment for a patient with an eating disorder who is medically stable?

A) Partial hospitalization

B) intensive outpatient

C) Inpatient medical care

D) Residential

intensive outpatient