Free Nursing Practice Test: Therapeutic Diets

Therapeutic diets, also called modified diets, are often ordered by a physician. Quite a few different diets might be ordered, depending on the person's health status and special needs. Abbreviations associated with diets might be a bit challenging, so I have included some of those medical terms in this practice test.

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Special Diets in Health Care

Study Guide for Therapeutic Diets

Diet with broth, jello, juice, tea

Clear Liquid Diet

Diet with fish, cheese, milkshake with added protein

High-Protein Diet

No food or drink

NPO

Liquids pour very slowly

Honey Thick

No raw fruits or vegetables; fried, spicy & high-fiber foods may be eliminated

Soft Diet

Diet with artificial sweeteners

Diabetic Diet

Diet without added salt

NAS (No Added Salt)

Diet with whole grain cereal, bread, raw fruits & vegetables

High-Residue or High-Fiber Diet

Foods are chopped or blended

Mechanical Soft Diet

Diet with foods high in potassium

Hi-K+ Diet

Spoon stands up straight in thickened liquid

Pudding Thick Liquids

Diet to assist with weight loss

Low-cal or Low-Calorie or Restricted Calorie Diet

Diet with limited fiber, grains, seeds, dairy, and coffee

Low-Residue or Low-Fiber Diet

Food is chopped or blended into a thick paste

Pureed Diet

Diet with white meats, fish, skim milk, low-fat cottage cheese

Low-Fat Low-Cholesterol Diet

Diet with more vegetables, breads and cereals and less meat, fish & cheese

Low-Protein Diet

Diet with creamed soups, juice, milk, ice cream

Full Liquid Diet

No extra fluids

Restrict Fluids Diet

Diet to increase weight

High-Cal or High-Calorie Diet

Diet without spicy foods, citrus juices or dairy products

Bland Diet

Nursing Practice Test on Therapeutic Diets