loss of smell results in a condition that limits capacity to detect flavor of food and beverages called

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1. Loss of smell results in a condition that limits the capacity to detect the flavor of food and beverages, called:

A. hypergeusia
B. dysgeusia
C. anosmia
D. phantom taste

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: anosmia. Anosmia refers to the loss of smell, which significantly affects the ability to detect flavors. Hypergeusia and dysgeusia, choices A and B, refer to heightened or distorted taste, respectively. 'Phantom taste' in choice D is not the correct term for the condition described in the question.

2. Which of the following is not correct?

A. energy density is a comparison of energy (kcals) content to the weight of food
B. if a food product contains a 15% daily value of calcium, that product is said to be a low source of calcium
C. MyPlate illustrates the 5 food groups
D.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A product with 15% Daily Value (DV) of calcium is considered a good source, not a low source. Typically, anything 10-19% DV is considered a good source.

3. The past history of Camila would most probably reveal that her premorbid personality is:

A. schizoid
B. extrovert
C. ambivert
D. cycloid

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the underlying pathology and therapeutic techniques ensures that nursing care is not only reactive but also preventative, reducing the risk of complications.

4. The type of medicine that proposes that a person's inherent "life force" can foster self-healing is known as _____ medicine.

A. homeopathic
B. integrative
C. naturopathic
D. Ayurvedic

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that a person's inherent "life force" can promote self-healing, often using natural therapies and lifestyle changes.

5. Which of the following ethical principles refers to the duty to do good?

A. Beneficence
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Nonmaleficence

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.