Deck 47: Nutrition

Question 1

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:

A)diabetes.
B)hypertension.
C)arthritis.
D)seizure disorder.

Answer 1

hypertension.

Question 2

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

A)Building cell membranes
B)Energy production
C)Prostaglandin production
D)Catalyzing metabolic reactions
E)Eicosanoid production
F)Stimulation of growth hormone

Answer 2

Building cell membranes
Prostaglandin production
Eicosanoid production

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

Assess for electrolyte imbalance.
Monitor blood glucose levels.
Discard the solution every 24 hours.

Question 4

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

A)Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)
B)Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
C)Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
D)Adequate Intake (AI)

Question 5

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?

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.

Question 6

Which food is a good source of vitamin A?

A)Sweet potatoes
B)Apples
C)Bananas
D)Whole grain bread

Question 7

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:

A)C.
B)D.
C)K.
D)A.

Question 8

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.)

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

Question 9

Which dietary fats are cardioprotective?

A)Monounsaturated
B)Polyunsaturated
C)Saturated
D)Trans

Question 10

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

A)A phytochemical
B)A trace mineral
C)Fiber
D)A vitamin

Question 11

Which meal contains the best sources of dietary fiber?

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 chips

Question 12

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

A)Protein
B)Fat
C)Carbohydrate
D)Minerals
E)Vitamins

Question 13

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?

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 weekly

Question 14

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

A)Glucose
B)Sucrose
C)Fructose
D)Galactose
E)Lactose
F)Maltose

Question 15

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

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.