Question 1

Which patients should be assessed for nutritional deficiencies? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient who scored a 13 on the mini-nutritional assessment 
B)  Elderly patient on bed rest after surgery on the small intestines 
C)  Patient receiving an IV of 5% dextrose 
D)  School-aged patient with positive nitrogen balance 
E)  Middle-age patient with rashes and easily pluckable hair 
A)  Patient who scored a 13 on the mini-nutritional assessment 
B)  Elderly patient on bed rest after surgery on the small intestines 
C)  Patient receiving an IV of 5% dextrose 
D)  School-aged patient with positive nitrogen balance 
E)  Middle-age patient with rashes and easily pluckable hair

Question 2

The nurse has to insert a nasogastric tube for the purpose of temporary tube feedings.To determine the length of the tube,the nurse should use which measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tip of the nose to the xiphoid process of the sternum and add an additional 20 cm 
B)  Tip of the chin to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum 
C)  Tip of nose to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum 
D)  Tip of the earlobe to the nose to the umbilicus 
A)  Tip of the nose to the xiphoid process of the sternum and add an additional 20 cm 
B)  Tip of the chin to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum 
C)  Tip of nose to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum 
D)  Tip of the earlobe to the nose to the umbilicus

Question 3

A patient is having a problem with wound healing.The nurse assesses the patient's tray and finds that only 25% of all meals are eaten.The nurse teaches the patient that protein intake is important for what reasons? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  It is essential for body tissue growth. 
B)  It is essential for tissue maintenance. 
C)  Essential amino acids can only be obtained from dietary sources. 
D)  It is essential for repair. 
E)  Negative nitrogen balance is needed for wound healing. 
A)  It is essential for body tissue growth. 
B)  It is essential for tissue maintenance. 
C)  Essential amino acids can only be obtained from dietary sources. 
D)  It is essential for repair. 
E)  Negative nitrogen balance is needed for wound healing.

Question 4

A 14-year old patient with cancer is concerned about diet,and questions the need for vitamins to supplement the diet.The patient states,"I don't think my diet alone is providing the upper intake levels (ULs)of vitamins that I need." What is the best response from the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You should try to get your vitamins from food, rather than a supplement." 
B)  "You should be trying to achieve the recommended dietary allowances (RD
A) ." 
C)  "You should compare your diet to the UL for children, not the UL for adults." 
D)  "You shouldn't worry about vitamins as long as you are getting enough calories." 
A)  "You should try to get your vitamins from food, rather than a supplement." 
B)  "You should be trying to achieve the recommended dietary allowances (RD
A) ." 
C)  "You should compare your diet to the UL for children, not the UL for adults." 
D)  "You shouldn't worry about vitamins as long as you are getting enough calories."

Question 5

During a nutritional assessment the nurse finds that a patient's energy needs exceed nutritional intake.What other assessment finding will the nurse observe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight gain 
B)  Weight loss 
C)  Anabolism 
D)  Excessive adipose tissue 
A)  Weight gain 
B)  Weight loss 
C)  Anabolism 
D)  Excessive adipose tissue

Exam 33: Nutrition

Which patients should be assessed for nutritional deficiencies? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse has to insert a nasogastric tube for the purpose of temporary tube feedings.To determine the length of the tube,the nurse should use which measurement?

A patient is having a problem with wound healing.The nurse assesses the patient's tray and finds that only 25% of all meals are eaten.The nurse teaches the patient that protein intake is important for what reasons? (Select all that apply.)

A 14-year old patient with cancer is concerned about diet,and questions the need for vitamins to supplement the diet.The patient states,"I don't think my diet alone is providing the upper intake levels (ULs)of vitamins that I need." What is the best response from the nurse?

During a nutritional assessment the nurse finds that a patient's energy needs exceed nutritional intake.What other assessment finding will the nurse observe?

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