Question 1

The nurse has received an order from the health care provider to discontinue the nasogastric tube. Which action by the nurse indicates a need for further education?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse clears the tube with air prior to discontinuing. 
B)  The nurse stops the tube feeding. 
C)  The nurse instructs the patient to cough while pulling out the tube. 
D)  The nurse clamps the tube while pulling it out. 
A)  The nurse clears the tube with air prior to discontinuing. 
B)  The nurse stops the tube feeding. 
C)  The nurse instructs the patient to cough while pulling out the tube. 
D)  The nurse clamps the tube while pulling it out.

Question 2

The nurse is completing a nutrition assessment on a patient. What are some important considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse should include the patient's cultural influences in the assessment. 
B)  The food diary accuracy is better for a 24-hour recall than a 3 to 5 day food journal. 
C)  The nurse should be nonjudgmental in the nutritional review. 
D)  A consultation with a registered dietitian may be indicated. 
E)  A gathering of anthropometric measurements may be necessary. 
A)  The nurse should include the patient's cultural influences in the assessment. 
B)  The food diary accuracy is better for a 24-hour recall than a 3 to 5 day food journal. 
C)  The nurse should be nonjudgmental in the nutritional review. 
D)  A consultation with a registered dietitian may be indicated. 
E)  A gathering of anthropometric measurements may be necessary.

Question 3

The nurse is teaching a patient about the impact of obesity and a high body mass index (BMI). The nurse identifies that as the BMI increases, so does the risk for which conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in blood pressure 
B)  Increase in HDL 
C)  Increase in total cholesterol 
D)  Development of atherosclerosis 
E)  Decrease in triglycerides 
A)  Increase in blood pressure 
B)  Increase in HDL 
C)  Increase in total cholesterol 
D)  Development of atherosclerosis 
E)  Decrease in triglycerides

Question 4

The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red tongue. The nurse identifies this as a characteristic finding for what condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Malnutrition 
C)  Bulimia 
D)  Pernicious anemia 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Malnutrition 
C)  Bulimia 
D)  Pernicious anemia

Question 5

The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient will consume 50% of each meal. 
B)  Patient will gain 2 lb a week. 
C)  Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals. 
D)  Patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self. 
A)  Patient will consume 50% of each meal. 
B)  Patient will gain 2 lb a week. 
C)  Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals. 
D)  Patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self.

Question 6

The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." 
B)  "I can have limited amounts of meat." 
C)  "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet." 
D)  "I should avoid or limit bananas." 
A)  "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." 
B)  "I can have limited amounts of meat." 
C)  "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet." 
D)  "I should avoid or limit bananas."

Exam 30: Nutrition

The nurse has received an order from the health care provider to discontinue the nasogastric tube. Which action by the nurse indicates a need for further education?

The nurse is completing a nutrition assessment on a patient. What are some important considerations?

The nurse is teaching a patient about the impact of obesity and a high body mass index (BMI). The nurse identifies that as the BMI increases, so does the risk for which conditions?

The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red tongue. The nurse identifies this as a characteristic finding for what condition?

The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing?

The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

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