Question 1

To demonstrate the energy-producing potential of different foods,the nurse explains that 3 g of lean meat produces 12 kcal/g.How many kcal/g does 3 g of fish oil produce?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 kcal/g 
B) 15 kcal/g 
C) 21 kcal/g 
D) 27 kcal/g

Question 2

What has replaced the USDA's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrition Recommended Allowance (NR
A)  
B) National Bionutritional Allowance (NB
A)  
C) Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) 
D) Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DG
A)

Question 3

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.What is the proper term for feeding a patient by this method?

Accepted Answer

A) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) 
B) Nasogastric 
C) Enteral 
D) Parenteral

Question 4

What is a nursing intervention to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction?

Accepted Answer

A) Rinsing the mouth with warm water 
B) Sipping carbonated drinks 
C) Sucking on occasional ice chips 
D) Limiting tooth brushing to once per day

Question 5

What is the term for stored fat that insulates the body and serves as a cushion to protect organs?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcutaneous tissue 
B) Adipose tissue 
C) Cohesive tissue 
D) Lipid tissue

Question 6

The nurse reminds the male patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea,bloating,flatulence,and diarrhea,if he will avoid certain foods.What product should the patient be instructed to avoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Soy beans 
B) Rice 
C) Milk 
D) High fiber

Question 7

The patient complains to the nurse that he feels terrible since he has been taking several different kinds of vitamin preparations.What should the nurse assess for indications of vitamin toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Edema 
B) Hypertension 
C) Fatigue 
D) Diarrhea

Question 8

A patient diagnosed with renal failure is unable to excrete protein waste products and develops a condition that requires a protein-restricted diet.The nurse instructs the patient that azotemia can be diminished by substituting other food groups for protein.What is an example of a food that this patient can substitute for protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Potatoes 
B) Beans 
C) Cheese 
D) Soy products

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of To simplify food values,the measurement of energy...

Question 10

A nurse caring for a patient who is prescribed a full-liquid diet recognizes that this diet lacks some nutrients.What nutrients are lacking?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-soluble vitamins 
B) Potassium 
C) Iron and fiber 
D) Water-soluble vitamins

Question 11

Careful attention to carbohydrate consumption can improve metabolic control of diabetes.The nurse teaches a meal planning approach that focuses on the total amount of carbohydrates eaten at a meal.What is this meal planning approach called?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate splitting 
B) Reduced caloric intake 
C) Carbohydrate counting 
D) Carbohydrate balancing

Question 12

_____________________softens stools,speeds transit of foods through the digestive tract,and reduces pressure in the colon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________softens stools,speeds transit of foods through the...

Question 13

The nurse is providing information about high cholesterol levels.What is the rationale for avoiding saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A) They block absorption of nutrients 
B) They interfere with metabolism 
C) They increase blood cholesterol 
D) They must be hydrogenated

Question 14

The home health nurse is caring for a patient that has undergone removal of a part of the stomach.For what should the nurse carefully assess this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) A stomach ulcer 
B) Digestive problems 
C) Pernicious anemia 
D) Malabsorption

Question 15

The body uses 22 common amino acids,but 9 of them must be obtained from protein in the diet.What are these proteins considered?

Accepted Answer

A) Essential 
B) Basic 
C) Fundamental 
D) Primary

Question 16

At approximately 4 to 6 months of age,solid food is introduced to a baby.What foods with high iron content should be recommended by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Pureed fruit 
B) Fortified cereals 
C) Fruit juice 
D) Rice

Question 17

The nurse explains that a patient with a heart problem should follow a decreased sodium diet.What will this diet help reduce the risk for or prevent?

Accepted Answer

A) Stroke 
B) Fluid excretion 
C) Heart attacks 
D) Obesity

Question 18

The nurse is educating a patient on a vegan diet.What supplement will the nurse encourage this patient to take to avoid a deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The young woman who is breastfeeding will need an increase of calories and protein.What foods should the nurse suggest as sources of protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Green, leafy vegetables 
B) Citrus fruits 
C) Asparagus 
D) Nuts

Exam 19: Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies