Deck 4: Protein

Question 1

All proteins are composed of:
1) Amino acids
2) Hormones
3) Antibody
4) Enzymes

Answer 1

1

Question 2

Which of the following is not a complete protein?
1) Baked beans
2) Beef liver
3) Cottage cheese
4) Pork steak

Answer 2

1

Question 3

In addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, proteins are characterized by the presence of:
1) Calcium
2) Nitrogen
3) Sodium
4) Sulfur

Answer 3

2

Question 4

Which of the following is a source of complete protein?
1) Peanut butter
2) Winter squash
3) Chicken nuggets
4) Whole-grain bagel

Question 5

Regardless of its fat content, one meat exchange contains how many grams of protein?
1) 3
2) 5
3) 7
4) 9

Question 6

Protein provides how many kilocalories per gram?
1) 2
2) 4
3) 5
4) 9

Question 7

An infant with phenylketonuria (PKU) lacks an enzyme to digest phenylalanine. To avoid mental retardation from an accumulation of toxic materials, the infant can consume only prescribed amounts of:
1) Chocolate
2) Milk
3) Oats
4) Wheat

Question 8

Essential amino acids are those:
1) Available from grains
2) Essential to body processes
3) Manufactured by the body because they are essential to life
4) Unable to be synthesized in adequate amounts by the body

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an ovolactovegetarian. The nurse understands that this patient's food intake is limited to:
1) Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
2) Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
3) Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
4) Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables

Question 10

Sickle cell anemia results from which of the following?
1) One incorrect amino acid in the hemoglobin molecule
2) Nutritional deficiency of iron-rich foods
3) Congenital defect of blood vessel structure
4) Infection by the AIDS virus

Question 11

A protein-containing substance secreted directly into the bloodstream to regulate body processes is called a(n):
1) Enzyme
2) Hormone
3) Antibody
4) Nucleoprotein

Question 12

One milk exchange contains how many grams of protein?
1) 4
2) 6
3) 8
4) 10

Question 13

When assessing a patient, which of the following would the nurse identify as least likely indicating malnutrition?
1) Frequent bouts of infection
2) Low weight-for-height value
3) Slow wound healing
4) Hyperactivity

Question 14

The unique function of protein in the human body is to:
1) Aid in digestion and absorption of fats
2) Modify the passage time to excretion of selected medications
3) Provide energy
4) Serve as building materials for tissue repair

Question 15

After reviewing information about albumin, the student demonstrates a need for additional review based on which statement about albumin?
1) It carries nutrients to tissues and cells.
2) It affects the metabolism of medications.
3) It is a minor blood protein.
4) It helps with water balance.

Question 16

Anabolism describes the process of:
1) Building tissue
2) Destroying worn-out or infected tissue
3) Too few kilocalories and insufficient protein
4) Use of body protein for glucose production

Question 17

The process of breaking down tissue is called:
1) Anabolism
2) Catabolism
3) Metabolism
4) Nitrogen imbalance

Question 18

Clients are instructed to estimate the size of a 3-ounce portion of boneless meat by comparing it to:
1) A quarter-cup measuring cup
2) A center-cut regular pork chop
3) A deck of cards
4) The top of a 1-lb can

Question 19

A vegan limits food intake to:
1) Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
2) Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
3) Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
4) Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables

Question 20

A client has been urged to consume high-quality protein foods. Which of the following choices for lunch would indicate that he or she is implementing the advice?
1) Caesar salad with bacon instead of anchovies
2) Grilled chicken salad
3) Potato salad
4) Three-bean salad

Question 21

An infant develops malnutrition associated with weaning from breast milk. The nurse would interpret this as which of the following?
1) Kwashiorkor
2) Marasmus
3) Nitrogen imbalance
4) Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)

Question 22

Which of the following individuals should a nurse in the United States monitor carefully because of the risk for protein-calorie malnutrition?
1) Infant, 6 months of age and at average weight for age
2) Woman, 37 years of age, at 115% of healthy body weight, who diets regularly
3) Man, 60 years of age, who dines in restaurants 4 nights per week
4) Woman, 90 years of age, resident of a nursing home after a fractured hip

Question 23

Which of the following is considered a nonessential amino acid?
1) Leucine
2) Phenylalanine
3) Glycine
4) Tryptophan

Question 24

Which of the following exchanges has the most protein?
1) Meat
2) Milk
3) Starch/bread
4) Vegetable

Question 25

A nurse is teaching a patient about incomplete proteins, specifically legumes. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient identifies which of the following as legumes?
1) Corn, lima beans, and almonds
2) Green beans, green peas, and walnuts
3) Mung bean sprouts, sesame seeds, and cashews
4) Soybeans, lentils, and peanuts