Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an ovolactovegetarian. The nurse understands that this patient's food intake is limited to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
B)  Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
C)  Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
D)  Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
A)  Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
B)  Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
C)  Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
D)  Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables D

Question 2

A vegan limits food intake to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
B)  Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
C)  Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
D)  Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
A)  Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
B)  Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
C)  Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables 
D)  Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables A

Question 3

A nurse is teaching a patient about incomplete proteins, specifically legumes. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient identifies which of the following as legumes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corn, lima beans, and almonds 
B)  Green beans, green peas, and walnuts 
C)  Mung bean sprouts, sesame seeds, and cashews 
D)  Soybeans, lentils, and peanuts 
A)  Corn, lima beans, and almonds 
B)  Green beans, green peas, and walnuts 
C)  Mung bean sprouts, sesame seeds, and cashews 
D)  Soybeans, lentils, and peanuts D

Question 4

Sickle cell anemia results from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  One incorrect amino acid in the hemoglobin molecule 
B)  Nutritional deficiency of iron-rich foods 
C)  Congenital defect of blood vessel structure 
D)  Infection by the AIDS virus 
A)  One incorrect amino acid in the hemoglobin molecule 
B)  Nutritional deficiency of iron-rich foods 
C)  Congenital defect of blood vessel structure 
D)  Infection by the AIDS virus

Question 5

Anabolism describes the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Building tissue 
B)  Destroying worn-out or infected tissue 
C)  Too few kilocalories and insufficient protein 
D)  Use of body protein for glucose production 
A)  Building tissue 
B)  Destroying worn-out or infected tissue 
C)  Too few kilocalories and insufficient protein 
D)  Use of body protein for glucose production

Question 6

The process of breaking down tissue is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Anabolism 
B)  Catabolism 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Nitrogen imbalance 
A)  Anabolism 
B)  Catabolism 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Nitrogen imbalance

Question 7

Which of the following is not a complete protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baked beans 
B)  Beef liver 
C)  Cottage cheese 
D)  Pork steak 
A)  Baked beans 
B)  Beef liver 
C)  Cottage cheese 
D)  Pork steak

Question 8

Which of the following individuals should a nurse in the United States monitor carefully because of the risk for protein-calorie malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infant, 6 months of age and at average weight for age 
B)  Woman, 37 years of age, at 115% of healthy body weight, who diets regularly 
C)  Man, 60 years of age, who dines in restaurants 4 nights per week 
D)  Woman, 90 years of age, resident of a nursing home after a fractured hip 
A)  Infant, 6 months of age and at average weight for age 
B)  Woman, 37 years of age, at 115% of healthy body weight, who diets regularly 
C)  Man, 60 years of age, who dines in restaurants 4 nights per week 
D)  Woman, 90 years of age, resident of a nursing home after a fractured hip

Question 9

An infant develops malnutrition associated with weaning from breast milk. The nurse would interpret this as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kwashiorkor 
B)  Marasmus 
C)  Nitrogen imbalance 
D)  Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) 
A)  Kwashiorkor 
B)  Marasmus 
C)  Nitrogen imbalance 
D)  Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)

Question 10

One milk exchange contains how many grams of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a nonessential amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leucine 
B)  Phenylalanine 
C)  Glycine 
D)  Tryptophan 
A)  Leucine 
B)  Phenylalanine 
C)  Glycine 
D)  Tryptophan

Question 12

After reviewing information about albumin, the student demonstrates a need for additional review based on which statement about albumin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It carries nutrients to tissues and cells. 
B)  It affects the metabolism of medications. 
C)  It is a minor blood protein. 
D)  It helps with water balance. 
A)  It carries nutrients to tissues and cells. 
B)  It affects the metabolism of medications. 
C)  It is a minor blood protein. 
D)  It helps with water balance.

Question 13

All proteins are composed of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Amino acids 
B)  Hormones 
C)  Antibody 
D)  Enzymes 
A)  Amino acids 
B)  Hormones 
C)  Antibody 
D)  Enzymes

Question 14

A client has been urged to consume high-quality protein foods. Which of the following choices for lunch would indicate that he or she is implementing the advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caesar salad with bacon instead of anchovies 
B)  Grilled chicken salad 
C)  Potato salad 
D)  Three-bean salad 
A)  Caesar salad with bacon instead of anchovies 
B)  Grilled chicken salad 
C)  Potato salad 
D)  Three-bean salad

Question 15

Which of the following is a source of complete protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peanut butter 
B)  Winter squash 
C)  Chicken nuggets 
D)  Whole-grain bagel 
A)  Peanut butter 
B)  Winter squash 
C)  Chicken nuggets 
D)  Whole-grain bagel

Question 16

The unique function of protein in the human body is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Aid in digestion and absorption of fats 
B)  Modify the passage time to excretion of selected medications 
C)  Provide energy 
D)  Serve as building materials for tissue repair 
A)  Aid in digestion and absorption of fats 
B)  Modify the passage time to excretion of selected medications 
C)  Provide energy 
D)  Serve as building materials for tissue repair

Question 17

An infant with phenylketonuria (PKU) lacks an enzyme to digest phenylalanine. To avoid mental retardation from an accumulation of toxic materials, the infant can consume only prescribed amounts of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chocolate 
B)  Milk 
C)  Oats 
D)  Wheat 
A)  Chocolate 
B)  Milk 
C)  Oats 
D)  Wheat

Question 18

Clients are instructed to estimate the size of a 3-ounce portion of boneless meat by comparing it to:

Accepted Answer

A)  A quarter-cup measuring cup 
B)  A center-cut regular pork chop 
C)  A deck of cards 
D)  The top of a 1-lb can 
A)  A quarter-cup measuring cup 
B)  A center-cut regular pork chop 
C)  A deck of cards 
D)  The top of a 1-lb can

Question 19

Protein provides how many kilocalories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  9

Question 20

A protein-containing substance secreted directly into the bloodstream to regulate body processes is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Enzyme 
B)  Hormone 
C)  Antibody 
D)  Nucleoprotein 
A)  Enzyme 
B)  Hormone 
C)  Antibody 
D)  Nucleoprotein

Exam 4: Protein

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an ovolactovegetarian. The nurse understands that this patient's food intake is limited to:

A vegan limits food intake to:

A nurse is teaching a patient about incomplete proteins, specifically legumes. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient identifies which of the following as legumes?

Sickle cell anemia results from which of the following?

Anabolism describes the process of:

The process of breaking down tissue is called:

Which of the following is not a complete protein?

Which of the following individuals should a nurse in the United States monitor carefully because of the risk for protein-calorie malnutrition?

An infant develops malnutrition associated with weaning from breast milk. The nurse would interpret this as which of the following?

One milk exchange contains how many grams of protein?

Which of the following is considered a nonessential amino acid?

After reviewing information about albumin, the student demonstrates a need for additional review based on which statement about albumin?

All proteins are composed of:

A client has been urged to consume high-quality protein foods. Which of the following choices for lunch would indicate that he or she is implementing the advice?

Which of the following is a source of complete protein?

The unique function of protein in the human body is to:

An infant with phenylketonuria (PKU) lacks an enzyme to digest phenylalanine. To avoid mental retardation from an accumulation of toxic materials, the infant can consume only prescribed amounts of:

Clients are instructed to estimate the size of a 3-ounce portion of boneless meat by comparing it to:

Protein provides how many kilocalories per gram?

A protein-containing substance secreted directly into the bloodstream to regulate body processes is called a(n):

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