Deck 33: Nutrition

Question 1

The average daily nutrient intake value estimated to meet the needs of 50% of healthy people in a selected age and gender group is:

A) AI level
B) UL level
C) EAR level
D) RDA level

Answer 1

EAR level

Question 2

The average dietary nutrient intake level that meets the nutritional requirement of almost all healthy people in a selected age and gender group is the:

A) AI level
B) UL level
C) EAR level
D) RDA level

Answer 2

RDA level

Question 3

A woman consumes pasta, grains, and other carbohydrates for which purpose?

A) Weight gain
B) Energy
C) Weight loss
D) Source of fiber

Answer 3

Energy

Question 4

What vitamin is synthesized with an adequate supply of carbohydrates?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K

Question 5

An athlete wants to increase his or her intake of complex carbohydrates and asks the nurse about potential sources. Which food is considered a complex carbohydrate?

A) Molasses
B) Syrup
C) Brown sugar
D) Bread

Question 6

A 40-year-old man has consumed a breakfast consisting of cereal, milk, orange juice, and coffee. His blood sugar in 2 hours is likely to be in what range?

A) 60 to 80 mg/dL
B) 100 to 120 mg/dL
C) 140 to 180 mg/dL
D) 200 to 220 mg/dL

Question 7

A client has just had abdominal surgery, and the nurse is consulting with the client about the diet now that the client is allowed to eat. Which nutrient is most important for wound healing?

A) Carbohydrates
B) Protein
C) Fats
D) Vitamins

Question 8

Which food eaten with peanut butter would provide the client with complete protein?

A) Wheat bread
B) Milk
C) Tofu (soybean curd)
D) Carrots

Question 9

An older adult client has a pressure injury with drainage, dysphagia, and immobility. The client consumes less than 300 calories per day and has a large amount of interstitial fluid. The client is in a state of:

A) positive nitrogen balance.
B) anabolism.
C) negative nitrogen balance.
D) digestion.

Question 10

Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B₁₂
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin B₆

Question 11

The nurse is reviewing a client's understanding of dietary choices that will help reduce high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the best options to be included in the diet?

A) "I plan to use more sunflower oil in my diet selections."
B) "Coconut oil has shown to be a good choice for people hoping to reduce cholesterol levels."
C) "I am using palm oil in most of my cooking right now."
D) "Palm kernel oil is a smart because it is one of the oils lowest in triglyceride and cholesterol."

Question 12

The nurse is providing education to a client with high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Which food should the client be cautioned to avoid?

A) Coconut
B) Fish
C) Chicken
D) Sunflower

Question 13

The nurse is educating a group of adolescent girls on bone and teeth growth. Which fat-soluble vitamin assists to build bone and teeth?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin E
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin B₁

Question 14

The nurse is reviewing the health assessment of a client. The nurse is concerned that the client may have a deficiency of vitamin D. Which condition most supports this suspicion?

A) Night blindness
B) Clotting disorder
C) Rickets
D) Dental decay

Question 15

When planning interventions in the immediate hours after birth, the nurse recognizes the need to provide an injection of which vitamin (to manage a lack of it), due to lack of bacteria in the intestinal tract?

A) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D

Question 16

A client who has bleeding tendencies has a deficiency in which vitamin?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin K

Question 17

Which vitamin is found only in animal foods?

A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B₁₂
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D

Question 18

A woman reports cracking fissures in the corner of her mouth. Which instruction should the nurse include in the information provided to the client?

A) Increase intake of eggs and milk.
B) Avoid citrus fruits for the next few weeks.
C) Nuts and legume intake should be increased.
D) Potatoes and other starch-containing foods should be restricted.

Question 19

The nurse is providing education to a client concerning calcium intake. During the discussion, the nurse addresses a potential health concern related to inadequate calcium intake. Which condition is most impacted by inadequate calcium intake?

A) Dental caries
B) Anemia
C) Osteoporosis
D) Dry eyes

Question 20

The nurse is caring for a client with an enlarged thyroid. What nutritional deficiency is linked to an enlarged thyroid?

A) Potassium
B) Sodium
C) Magnesium
D) Iodine

Question 21

The nurse is caring for a client on a telemetry unit following a myocardial infarction. The client has undergone numerous medication changes since the event. Which food should be avoided when a client is taking warfarin sodium following a myocardial infarction?

A) Spinach
B) Milk
C) Orange juice
D) Wheat bread

Question 22

The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory report. The report indicates that the client's albumin level is 2.89 g/L. Which inference can the nurse make about the laboratory result?

A) The client has an infection.
B) The client has been taking steroids.
C) The client has likely been on a high-protein diet.
D) The client may be overhydrated.

Question 23

The nurse is assessing the gastric residual volume of a client receiving enteral feedings. The nurse notes that there is a residual of 250 cc. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Reduce the amount of the next feeding by 250 cc.
B) Contact the primary care physician.
C) Document the findings.
D) Slow the next feeding to promote improved absorption.

Question 24

The nurse should include which action in the plan of care for the client receiving enteral feedings? Select all that apply.

A) Position the head of bed in semi-Fowler's during feeding.
B) Check placement of tube before initiating feeding.
C) Maintain the head of bed elevated between 30 and 45 degrees at least 30 minutes after feeding.
D) Allow at least 90 minutes for each feeding.
E) Notify primary care physician for gastric residuals of 100 to 200 cc.

Question 25

The nurse is providing education about nutrition and feeding to the mother of a toddler. Which statement by the child's mother indicates understanding of the education?

A) "It is important for my child to avoid finger feeding and use utensils."
B) "Providing small finger snacks such as grapes is a good idea."
C) "Fruit slices with the skins will be a healthy choice for my child."
D) "Boiled eggs and pieces of cheese are good snacks for my child."

Question 26

The nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing prolonged wound healing from a surgical procedure. A deficiency in which nutrient would be associated with this condition?

A) Vitamin B₁
B) Calcium
C) Folic acid
D) Vitamin C

Question 27

During an annual physical examination, the client reports feeling a lack of muscle energy when walking and doing simple chores around the house. When reviewing the client's diet, deficiencies in which nutrient would be associated with the symptoms reported? Select all that apply.

A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Folic acid
D) Niacin
E) Thiamine

Question 28

The nurse is providing an education program to teens. When discussing the role of fat in our bodies, which function can be attributed to fat? Select all that apply.

A) Vitamin absorption
B) Protection from injury
C) Absorption of water-soluble vitamins
D) Energy
E) Cellular transport

Question 29

The client reports to the nurse that he or she feels as if his or her eyes are persistently dry. This symptom is consistent with a deficiency in which dietary element?

A) Protein
B) Vitamin D
C) Calcium
D) Vitamin A