Deck 6: Proteins

Question 1

Digestion of protein begins in the _____.

A)small intestine
B)stomach
C)mouth
D)esophagus

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What disease is caused by malnutrition and results in dry hair and thin skin?

A)vitamin A deficiency
B)marasmus
C)kwashiorkor
D)protein-energy malnutrition

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Proteins may contain _____in addition to carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

A)potassium
B)calcium
C)sulfur
D)sodium

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A symptom of edema is ____.

A)loss of weight
B)increased appetite
C)depression
D)constipation

Question 5

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins all contain the following elements: ____.

A)carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
B)carbon, hydrogen, and magnesium
C)carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
D)nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen

Question 6

Each gram of protein provides _____ calories.

A)4
B)7
C)9
D)11

Question 7

Where is ammonia converted to urea?

A)the cells
B)liver
C)kidneys
D)the blood

Question 8

What are some effects of long-term protein-energy malnutrition?

A)physical and mental retardation
B)cardiovascular disease
C)cancer
D)diabetes

Question 9

Which of these are examples of complementary protein foods?

A)corn and beans
B)corn and rice
C)corn and bread
D)rice and bread

Question 10

An insufficient intake of protein in the diet can affect the body in many ways. Which of the following can be a consequence of a low-protein diet?

A)increased calcium levels
B)edema
C)insufficient levels of urea
D)increased cholesterol levels

Question 11

Which enzyme finally reduces proteins to amino acids?

A)chymotrypsin
B)carboxypeptidase
C)trypsin
D)intestinal peptidases

Question 12

Animal food sources have protein with the highest biologic value; however, they also provide saturated fats and cholesterol. List some low-fat animal sources that offer complete proteins but are low in saturated fats and cholesterol.

Question 13

What does the National Research Council of the National Academy of Science recommend as a daily protein requirement for the average adult?

A)2.2 g protein per kilogram of body weight
B)1 g protein per kilogram of body weight
C)0.8 g protein per kilogram of body weight
D)65 g of protein a day

Question 14

What is tofu made from?

A)corn
B)legumes
C)chickpeas
D)soy milk

Question 15

Which of the following is a symptom of kwashiorkor?

A)diarrhea
B)weight loss
C)skin lesions
D)alopecia

Question 16

Complementary proteins must be consumed in the same _____.

A)day
B)meal
C)week
D)month

Question 17

What types of proteins are consumed routinely by vegans?

A)complete proteins
B)incomplete proteins
C)amino acids
D)high-quality proteins

Question 18

Positive nitrogen balance occurs during pregnancy because ____.

A)the amount of nitrogen excreted rises at that time
B)new tissue is being created
C)there is no catabolism occurring then
D)more nitrogen is lost during pregnancy than during other times

Question 19

Which term indicates the protein status of a client with a severe burn?

A)nitrogen balance
B)negative nitrogen balance
C)positive nitrogen balance
D)complete protein

Question 20

An enzyme secreted by the stomach that is essential for the digestion of protein is ____.

A)pepsin
B)trypsin
C)carboxypeptidase
D)chymotrypsin

Question 21

The average adult daily requirement is 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight. Ariel weighs 110 pounds. What is the adult daily requirement of protein for her?

Question 22

Calculate the number of grams of protein that would be needed by a healthy adult who weighs 220 pounds.

Question 23

Discuss the process of metabolism of proteins.

Question 24

Discuss the impact of a high-protein diet on the body.

Question 25

Essential amino acids are necessary for growth and development and must be provided in the diet. There are 20 amino acids that are considered essential. _________________________

Question 26

Single amino acid supplements are safe to consume because this is how they occur naturally in food._________________________

Question 27

What nutrient does Ariel need an increased amount of during this time? Why? Describe the increased metabolic demand for burn victims.

Question 28

Tofu, an economical and nutritious meat replacement, is rich in high-quality proteins and B vitamins; however, it is high in sodium, which limits its use. _________________________

Question 29

Discuss the impact of protein deficiency on the body.

Question 30

What nursing actions/interventions will need to be performed to meet the desired outcomes?

Question 31

What is the state of the nitrogen balance with a burn victim?

Question 32

Proteins are essential for the development of antibodies and, consequently, for a healthy immune system. ____________________________

Question 33

The body uses the recycled amino acids as efficiently as those obtained from the diet. _____________________

Question 34

Protein is the only one of the six essential nutrients that contains hydrogen. ___________________

Question 35

Good nutrition is essential for the injured tissues to be healed. What type of diet does Ariel need to ensure healing? What foods are the best sources for her diet?

Question 36

Describe the conditions under which the body would use protein as a source of energy.

Question 37

There are thousands of proteins in the human body. Heredity determines the specific types within each person. _________________________

Question 38

When completing a nursing care plan for Ariel, based on protein and metabolic needs, what are the desired outcomes/evaluation criteria for Ariel?

Question 39

Trace the metabolism and digestion, mechanical and chemical, of protein through the body. Describe the metabolism process and the utilization of the by-products and elimination of the waste. Discuss the deamination of amino acids that produces ammonia and the specific actions that occur throughout the body. What is the impact of hormones and enzymes on these processes? Include digestion that begins in the mouth and ends in body tissues.

Question 40

Most animal sources are high-quality, complete proteins. _________________________

Question 41

Since his younger sibling was born, Mario's diet has consisted mainly of grains. He lives in a remote area that makes it difficult for perishable foods to be transported in. What food sources are of highest quality and are likely to be transported to his country?

Question 42

Correlate the above description of kwashiorkor with the intake of protein.

Question 43

Discuss the effect of diarrhea on the electrolyte balance.

Question 44

List the symptoms of kwashiorkor.

Question 45

There are factors that determine the protein requirement an individual needs. List them.

Question 46

Why does edema occur in this state of malnutrition?

Question 47

Mario has an infected foot that was injured in a rock slide. Describe the impact of protein and immunity on Mario's injury.

Question 48

Describe the dietary condition(s) that are present when children are extremely thin for their height, and contrast this with the reason children are short for their ages. Which is the most common sign for malnutrition in developing countries?