Question 1

Following the removal of a part of the stomach,the patient is assessed closely by the home health nurse for:

Accepted Answer

A)  a stomach ulcer. 
B)  digestive problems. 
C)  pernicious anemia. 
D)  malabsorption. 
A)  a stomach ulcer. 
B)  digestive problems. 
C)  pernicious anemia. 
D)  malabsorption. C

Question 2

To simplify food values,the measurement of energy obtained by food is defined as the ________.

Accepted Answer

kilocalorie
The kilocalorie is the energy value by which foods are measured for their energy-producing potential.

Question 3

The body mass index (BMI)of a man 6 feet tall weighing 250 pounds is _______.

Accepted Answer

33.9
The BMI is calculated by dividing the pounds expressed as kilograms by the height in meters squared.
6 feet = 72 inches ÷ 39.37 = 1.83 meters
250 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 113.6 kg
113.6 ÷ (1.83 * 1.83)= 33.9

Question 4

When explaining the activity recommendations from the USDA's new MyPyramid plan,the nurse states that the minimum amount of daily exercise needed to balance nutritional intake is:

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes. 
B)  20 minutes. 
C)  30 minutes. 
D)  60 minutes. 
A)  15 minutes. 
B)  20 minutes. 
C)  30 minutes. 
D)  60 minutes.

Question 5

A school nurse teaching a group of adolescents about adequate nutrition should encourage increased intake of:

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium and sodium. 
B)  chloride and magnesium. 
C)  iron and calcium. 
D)  vitamins and minerals. 
A)  potassium and sodium. 
B)  chloride and magnesium. 
C)  iron and calcium. 
D)  vitamins and minerals.

Question 6

The nurse has assessed a patient's body mass index (BMI)to be 19.6.This assessment of weight versus height indicates that this patient's weight category is in which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low health risk 
B)  Overweight 
C)  Obese 
D)  Morbidly obese 
A)  Low health risk 
B)  Overweight 
C)  Obese 
D)  Morbidly obese

Question 7

The nurse reminds the patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea,bloating,flatulence,and diarrhea if he will avoid eating products that include:

Accepted Answer

A)  soy beans. 
B)  rice. 
C)  milk. 
D)  high fiber. 
A)  soy beans. 
B)  rice. 
C)  milk. 
D)  high fiber.

Question 8

A nurse caring for a patient who is prescribed a full liquid diet recognizes that this diet lacks some nutrients including:

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  iron and fiber. 
D)  water-soluble vitamins. 
A)  fat-soluble vitamins. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  iron and fiber. 
D)  water-soluble vitamins.

Question 9

The nurse reminds a vegan that unless he supplements his diet,he will be deficient in vitamin:

Accepted Answer

A)  B6. 
B)  B12. 
C)  K. 
D)  d. 
A)  B6. 
B)  B12. 
C)  K. 
D)  d.

Question 10

Which are the energy-providing food groups? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Fats 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Minerals 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Fats 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Minerals

Question 11

A fit,young woman was at zero nitrogen balance,but when she became pregnant the nurse cautioned her that she might develop:

Accepted Answer

A)  embolism. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  catabolism. 
D)  metabolism. 
A)  embolism. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  catabolism. 
D)  metabolism.

Question 12

At approximately 4 to 6 months of age,solid food is introduced to a baby.Foods with high iron content are recommended by the nurse and include:

Accepted Answer

A)  pureed fruit. 
B)  fortified cereals. 
C)  fruit juice. 
D)  rice. 
A)  pureed fruit. 
B)  fortified cereals. 
C)  fruit juice. 
D)  rice.

Question 13

Stored fat that insulates the body and serves as a cushion to protect organs is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  subcutaneous tissue. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  cohesive tissue. 
D)  lipid tissue. 
A)  subcutaneous tissue. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  cohesive tissue. 
D)  lipid tissue.

Question 14

The nurse recognizes that when a patient is unable to consume adequate nutrition by mouth,an alternative route such as a feeding ostomy may be used.Feeding a patient by this means is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  total parenteral nutrition (TPN). 
B)  nasogastric. 
C)  enteral. 
D)  parenteral. 
A)  total parenteral nutrition (TPN). 
B)  nasogastric. 
C)  enteral. 
D)  parenteral.

Question 15

The patient who had a gastrectomy complains to the nurse about frequent episodes of dumping syndrome.The nurse suggests the patient modify his intake by:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating small,frequent meals. 
B)  including more fiber in meals. 
C)  increasing seasoning on food. 
D)  limiting intake to semi-liquids. 
A)  eating small,frequent meals. 
B)  including more fiber in meals. 
C)  increasing seasoning on food. 
D)  limiting intake to semi-liquids.

Question 16

Nursing interventions to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction include:

Accepted Answer

A)  rinsing the mouth with warm water. 
B)  sipping carbonated drinks. 
C)  sucking on ice chips. 
D)  limiting tooth brushing to once per day. 
A)  rinsing the mouth with warm water. 
B)  sipping carbonated drinks. 
C)  sucking on ice chips. 
D)  limiting tooth brushing to once per day.

Question 17

What are the four key concepts of the USDA's MyPyramid plan? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Variety 
B)  Activity 
C)  Proportionality 
D)  Satisfaction 
E)  Moderation 
A)  Variety 
B)  Activity 
C)  Proportionality 
D)  Satisfaction 
E)  Moderation

Question 18

When reviewing a patient's dietary intake,the nurse recommends that sugar consumption be reduced to the recommended daily level,which is less than:

Accepted Answer

A)  20% of total daily kilocalories. 
B)  15% of total daily kilocalories. 
C)  10% of total daily kilocalories. 
D)  5% of total daily kilocalories. 
A)  20% of total daily kilocalories. 
B)  15% of total daily kilocalories. 
C)  10% of total daily kilocalories. 
D)  5% of total daily kilocalories.

Question 19

The nurse makes nutrition a focus in the care plan because of the role it plays in:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight control. 
B)  sustained appetite. 
C)  building strong bones. 
D)  health maintenance. 
A)  weight control. 
B)  sustained appetite. 
C)  building strong bones. 
D)  health maintenance.

Question 20

The nurse concludes that additional instruction is not necessary after the patient demonstrates understanding that protein,minerals,iron,and fat combine to:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate body processes. 
B)  provide energy. 
C)  build and repair tissue. 
D)  restore body function. 
A)  regulate body processes. 
B)  provide energy. 
C)  build and repair tissue. 
D)  restore body function.

Exam 21: Basic Nutrition and Nutrition Therapy

Following the removal of a part of the stomach,the patient is assessed closely by the home health nurse for:

To simplify food values,the measurement of energy obtained by food is defined as the ________.

The body mass index (BMI)of a man 6 feet tall weighing 250 pounds is _______.

When explaining the activity recommendations from the USDA's new MyPyramid plan,the nurse states that the minimum amount of daily exercise needed to balance nutritional intake is:

A school nurse teaching a group of adolescents about adequate nutrition should encourage increased intake of:

The nurse has assessed a patient's body mass index (BMI)to be 19.6.This assessment of weight versus height indicates that this patient's weight category is in which category?

The nurse reminds the patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea,bloating,flatulence,and diarrhea if he will avoid eating products that include:

A nurse caring for a patient who is prescribed a full liquid diet recognizes that this diet lacks some nutrients including:

The nurse reminds a vegan that unless he supplements his diet,he will be deficient in vitamin:

Which are the energy-providing food groups? (Select all that apply.)

A fit,young woman was at zero nitrogen balance,but when she became pregnant the nurse cautioned her that she might develop:

At approximately 4 to 6 months of age,solid food is introduced to a baby.Foods with high iron content are recommended by the nurse and include:

Stored fat that insulates the body and serves as a cushion to protect organs is called:

The nurse recognizes that when a patient is unable to consume adequate nutrition by mouth,an alternative route such as a feeding ostomy may be used.Feeding a patient by this means is called:

The patient who had a gastrectomy complains to the nurse about frequent episodes of dumping syndrome.The nurse suggests the patient modify his intake by:

Nursing interventions to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction include:

What are the four key concepts of the USDA's MyPyramid plan? (Select all that apply.)

When reviewing a patient's dietary intake,the nurse recommends that sugar consumption be reduced to the recommended daily level,which is less than:

The nurse makes nutrition a focus in the care plan because of the role it plays in:

The nurse concludes that additional instruction is not necessary after the patient demonstrates understanding that protein,minerals,iron,and fat combine to:

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