Deck 7: Minerals

Question 1

A nurse received a report from the gastrointestinal department and is waiting to admit a client with hypocalcemia due to malabsorption who is being treated for a broken wrist. Which calcium-related food does the nurse suggest? Select all that apply.
1)Broccoli
2)Kale
3)Salmon
4)Soybeans
5)Coffee

Answer 1

1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

Which mineral helped iodine deficiencies become uncommon in North America?
1)Copper
2)Selenium
3)Sodium
4)Calcium

Answer 2

3

Question 3

Which of the following are commonly recognized for their relationship to health? Select all that apply.
1)Iron
2)Zinc
3)Iodine
4)Copper
5)Fluoride

Answer 3

1, 2, 3, 5

Question 4

The emergency department calls a nurse in preparation for a client suffering from anemia. Which complaints does the nurse suspect the client will have?
1)Soreness of the mouth and tongue
2)Chest pain after eating
3)Chronic migraine headaches
4)Pain in the sides and back

Question 5

A nurse is teaching a class to parents about child exposure to toxic substances. Which is the most important implementation the nurse teaches the parents?
1)Careful assessment of swallowing
2)Identification of the mineral ingested
3)Identification of how much mineral ingested
4)Seek immediate medical attention if ingested

Question 6

What is the daily intake requirement for a major mineral?
1)1 gram
2)1 teaspoonful
3)10 milligrams
4)1/50 teaspoonful

Question 7

Which are associated with both mineral deficiencies and toxicities?
1)Iron in hemosiderosis and hemochromatosis
2)Iodine in goiter and myxedema
3)Zinc in hypogonadism and delayed wound healing
4)Copper in Menkes and Wilson diseases

Question 8

A nurse teaches a client that most functions of minerals in the body are specific to regulatory and metabolic processes. Which statement by the client indicates teaching has been successful?
1)"A change in my sodium is not a critical problem. I should just drink some Gatorade."
2)"Potassium and phosphorus are significant in maintaining my acid-base balance."
3)"Alterations in mineral balance are not life threatening."
4)"When calcium and phosphorus combine, they may soften my teeth."

Question 9

Which minerals contribute to nerve and muscle function? Select all that apply.
1)Selenium
2)Calcium
3)Copper
4)Potassium
5)Sodium

Question 10

A nurse provides teaching to the client diagnosed with a calcium deficiency. Which conditions does the client likely have? Select all that apply.
1)Osteoporosis
2)Hypercalemia
3)Tetany
4)Milk-alkali syndrome
5)Trousseau sign

Question 11

Which statement explains the nature of minerals?
1)They are organic substances needed by the body as sources of energy and for metabolism.
2)They are coenzymes that aid vitamins in the process of energy maintenance and metabolism.
3)They are inorganic substances that become part of the body and are essential to good health.
4)They are regulators of the enzymatic system that help support metabolic processes.

Question 12

A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and the contributions of minerals to the growth and maintenance of the body's health. Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of the importance of minerals in the body?
1)"Even though we have less than a teaspoon of trace minerals, they are vital to the body's functioning."
2)"An ultratrace of minerals is not even worth counting; we don't have any daily requirements."
3)"My nutritionist measures mineral content by the level of solubility of each known mineral."
4)"Minerals are so minute within the body, that taking supplements is enough to maintain balance."

Question 13

Which statement made to a nurse about how calcium is used by the human body indicates that more teaching is necessary?
1)"Taking too much calcium can cause milk-alkali syndrome."
2)"Calcium acts like vitamin K in causing clots."
3)"About 1% of calcium is in blood and 99% in bones."
4)"Calcium can be found in animal and vegetable sources."

Question 14

Which substances form the hard substances of bones and teeth? Select all that apply.
1)Potassium
2)Phosphorus
3)Calcium
4)Vitamin D
5)Chloride

Question 15

When caring for a new client, a nurse notes that laboratory work indicates phosphorus levels are high. Which does the nurse recognize as a potential cause of this elevation?
1)Dehydration
2)Hip fracture
3)Gastric malabsorption
4)Excessive alcohol use

Question 16

A nurse is caring for a client with iron overload. Which would the nurse expect to see in the client's medical history? Select all that apply.
1)Alcoholism
2)Iron supplementation
3)Consuming acidic foods
4)Too much meat ingestion
5)Too much water ingestion

Question 17

A nurse is caring for a client who has to be fed via gastric tube. Which neurological abnormalities from nutritional deficiency should the nurse watch for as the client is receiving long-term parenteral nutrition?
1)Coma
2)Tachycardia
3)Peripheral neuropathy
4)Fatigue

Question 18

Which disease process is caused by a deficiency of selenium?
1)Dental caries
2)Goiter
3)Cardiomyopathy
4)Anemia

Question 19

A nurse is working with a nutritionist regarding fortified sources of calcium. Which source would be essential for a client with nerve conduction issues?
1)Cereal
2)Table salt
3)Orange juice
4)Oatmeal

Question 20

A nurse is teaching the client diagnosed with an iron deficiency. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to incorporate into their diet? Select all that apply.
1)Cereal
2)Oysters
3)Spinach
4)Eggs
5)Nuts