Question 1

Which food is a good source of vitamin A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweet potatoes
B)  Apples
C)  Bananas
D)  Whole grain breadE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A patient is being treated for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and has been identified to have a thiamine deficiency.When performing physical assessment on this patient specific to thiamine deficiency, the nurse will focus on: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  level of consciousness.
B)  cardiac status.
C)  sensitivity to light.
D)  risk for diarrhea.
E)  nutrition status.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B) A, B, E

Question 3

What provide(s)  energy sources for body activities and metabolism? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein
B)  Fat
C)  Carbohydrate
D)  Minerals
E)  VitaminsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings at 100 mL/hr.At 1400, the nurse determines that there is 175 mL of residual volume.Which action will the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continue the feedings as ordered.
B)  Reduce the feeding by 50%.
C)  Stop the feeding and notify the health care provider.
D)  Aspirate and dispose of the residual and restart the feeding.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A newly admitted patient asks the nurse why the physician has ordered the DASH diet for him.The nurse informs the patient that this diet is ordered to encourage healthy eating specifically for the diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes.
B)  hypertension.
C)  arthritis.
D)  seizure disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A patient is being discharged on psyllium (Metamucil) .Which explanation(s)  by the nurse would be accurate regarding fiber intake? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  It adds bulk to fecal content.
B)  It enhances gastric emptying.
C)  It decreases blood cholesterol concentration.
D)  It decreases postprandial blood glucose concentration.
E)  It stimulates the appetite.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which is a macronutrient that is a separate factor necessary for complete nutrition and wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)  A phytochemical
B)  A trace mineral
C)  Fiber
D)  A vitaminE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which meal contains the best sources of dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eggs, bacon, orange juice
B)  Salad, whole wheat toast, sliced peach
C)  Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, milk
D)  Grilled hamburger on a bun, fresh carrot sticks, potato chipsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What can be directly absorbed from the GI tract into the bloodstream? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose
B)  Sucrose
C)  Fructose
D)  Galactose
E)  LactoseF) MaltoseG) A) and E)
H) B) and F)

Question 10

How are essential fatty acids used in the body? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Building cell membranes
B)  Energy production
C)  Prostaglandin production
D)  Catalyzing metabolic reactions
E)  Eicosanoid productionF) Stimulation of growth hormoneG) C) and F)
H) B) and E) A, C, E

Question 11

A patient presents at the physician's office with reports of frequent nosebleeds and delayed clotting.The physician diagnoses this patient with a vitamin deficiency.To treat this type of deficiency, the nurse will encourage the patient to consume foods high in vitamin:

Accepted Answer

A)  C.
B)  D.
C)  K.
D)  A.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 12

What is the average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of most healthy individuals in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) 
B)  Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) 
C)  Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) 
D)  Adequate Intake (AI) E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which dietary fats are cardioprotective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monounsaturated
B)  Polyunsaturated
C)  Saturated
D)  TransE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition.Which action(s)  will the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess for electrolyte imbalance.
B)  Check residual volume qid.
C)  Position the patient in a high Fowler's position.
D)  Monitor blood glucose levels.
E)  Discard the solution every 24 hours.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

A patient who is 8 weeks' postpartum would like to begin a moderate intensity exercise program to lose the remaining 20 lb she gained during her pregnancy.Which exercise regimen will the nurse recommend to accomplish this goal best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walking 2 miles daily in 1 hour, four times weekly
B)  Jogging 4 miles in 20 minutes, three times weekly
C)  Walking 4 miles in 1 hour daily
D)  Jogging 2 miles in 20 minutes, twice weeklyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 47: Nutrition

Which food is a good source of vitamin A?

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A patient is being treated for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and has been identified to have a thiamine deficiency.When performing physical assessment on this patient specific to thiamine deficiency, the nurse will focus on: (Select all that apply.)

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A, B, E

What provide(s) energy sources for body activities and metabolism? (Select all that apply.)

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A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings at 100 mL/hr.At 1400, the nurse determines that there is 175 mL of residual volume.Which action will the nurse take?

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A newly admitted patient asks the nurse why the physician has ordered the DASH diet for him.The nurse informs the patient that this diet is ordered to encourage healthy eating specifically for the diagnosis of:

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A patient is being discharged on psyllium (Metamucil) .Which explanation(s) by the nurse would be accurate regarding fiber intake? (Select all that apply.)

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Which is a macronutrient that is a separate factor necessary for complete nutrition and wellness?

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Which meal contains the best sources of dietary fiber?

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What can be directly absorbed from the GI tract into the bloodstream? (Select all that apply.)

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How are essential fatty acids used in the body? (Select all that apply.)

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A, C, E

A patient presents at the physician's office with reports of frequent nosebleeds and delayed clotting.The physician diagnoses this patient with a vitamin deficiency.To treat this type of deficiency, the nurse will encourage the patient to consume foods high in vitamin:

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C

What is the average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of most healthy individuals in a group?

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Which dietary fats are cardioprotective?

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A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition.Which action(s) will the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)

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A patient who is 8 weeks' postpartum would like to begin a moderate intensity exercise program to lose the remaining 20 lb she gained during her pregnancy.Which exercise regimen will the nurse recommend to accomplish this goal best?

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Which food is a good source of vitamin A?

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A patient is being treated for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and has been identified to have a thiamine deficiency.When performing physical assessment on this patient specific to thiamine deficiency, the nurse will focus on: (Select all that apply.)

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What provide(s) energy sources for body activities and metabolism? (Select all that apply.)

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A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings at 100 mL/hr.At 1400, the nurse determines that there is 175 mL of residual volume.Which action will the nurse take?

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A newly admitted patient asks the nurse why the physician has ordered the DASH diet for him.The nurse informs the patient that this diet is ordered to encourage healthy eating specifically for the diagnosis of:

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A patient is being discharged on psyllium (Metamucil) .Which explanation(s) by the nurse would be accurate regarding fiber intake? (Select all that apply.)

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Which is a macronutrient that is a separate factor necessary for complete nutrition and wellness?

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Which meal contains the best sources of dietary fiber?

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What can be directly absorbed from the GI tract into the bloodstream? (Select all that apply.)

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How are essential fatty acids used in the body? (Select all that apply.)

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A patient presents at the physician's office with reports of frequent nosebleeds and delayed clotting.The physician diagnoses this patient with a vitamin deficiency.To treat this type of deficiency, the nurse will encourage the patient to consume foods high in vitamin:

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What is the average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of most healthy individuals in a group?

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Which dietary fats are cardioprotective?

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A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition.Which action(s) will the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)

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A patient who is 8 weeks' postpartum would like to begin a moderate intensity exercise program to lose the remaining 20 lb she gained during her pregnancy.Which exercise regimen will the nurse recommend to accomplish this goal best?

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A, C, E

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