Deck 15: Nutrition

Question 1

What is the minimum amount of protein needed for a well-balanced diet?

A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%

Answer 1

10%

Question 2

For what complication should a nurse monitor in a patient on total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

A) Respiratory congestion
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Vomiting
D) Hypotension

Answer 2

Respiratory congestion

Question 3

A patient on an enteral feeding suddenly complains of feeling faint and is sweating.The diastolic blood pressure has dropped 20 points.The nurse recognizes this as signs of the dumping syndrome.What is the cause of dumping syndrome?

A) Hypertonic fluid entering the jejunum and pulling large amounts of water from the circulating volume
B) Rich enteral feeding causing bowel irritation with severe cramping
C) Hypertonic solution rapidly entering the stomach causing pyloric spasm
D) Rapid drop in blood glucose as a result of the hypertonic solution pooling in the jejunum

Answer 3

Hypertonic fluid entering the jejunum and pulling large amounts of water from the circulating volume

Question 4

Which carrier protein is responsible for absorption of vitamin B₁₂?

A) Pepsin
B) Intrinsic factor
C) Hydrochloric acid
D) Gastrin

Question 5

Cysteine, proline, isoleucine, valine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, methionine, and histidine are all classified as _____.

Question 6

An older man weighs 125 lb.How much should his daily fluid intake be for adequate hydration?

A) 1684 to 1700 mL/day
B) 1704 to 1988 mL/day
C) 2005 to 2200 mL/day
D) 2368 to 2490 mL/day

Question 7

A nurse calculates the needed kilocalories (kcal)for a 150-lb moderately active person to be _____ kcal.(Use only numeric characters.)

Question 8

Which cereal would be most effective to increase the fiber in a patient's diet?

A) Rice Krispies
B) Corn Flakes
C) Wheaties
D) Bran Flakes

Question 9

What is the function of protein in the body?

A) Provides the main source of energy.
B) Serves as a catalyst for fat catabolism.
C) Slows the rate of digestion and absorption of nutrients.
D) Furnishes amino acids to build and repair tissue.

Question 10

Energy balance is measured by weight gain or weight loss.How is protein balance measured?

A) Nitrogen
B) Weight
C) Muscle development
D) Carbon

Question 11

Which foods have the least amount of fat?

A) Vegetables, cottonseed oil, and safflower oil
B) Fruits, vegetables, and cereal grains
C) Milk, cheese, and ice cream
D) Bagels, cream cheese, and ham

Question 12

An adolescent patient reports she is following a severe fad diet that only allows 80 g of carbohydrate a day.What should the nurse warn that continuing this diet can result in when providing education?

A) Alkalosis
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Ketosis
D) Hypernatremia

Question 13

A nurse observes a young patient who accepts her food tray and appears to eat it enthusiastically, but the patient goes into the bathroom immediately after eating.The nurse suspects that the patient is causing herself to vomit.What do these assessments suggest?

A) Bulimia
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Hyperemesis
D) Diabetes mellitus

Question 14

What is usually infused with standard peripheral parenteral nutrition intravenous (IV)therapy?

A) 50% glucose
B) 5% glucose
C) 0.9% sodium chloride
D) Sterile water

Question 15

A 13-year-old patient is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 102 lb, and is constantly worried about getting "too fat" and is refusing to eat.What condition should the nurse suspect?

A) Bulimia
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Malabsorption
D) Peptic ulcer