WGU D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITION
SCIENCE FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood
pressure. Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium
intake?
Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a
patient's diet?
the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to
the MyPlate food guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices?
The family makes monthly trips to the food pantry
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family.
Which recommendation most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet?
Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the
nurse tell her?
Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What
resource will aid in the nurse's assessment?
Tolerable upper intake level
Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of
postoperative wound healing?
Vitamin C
,What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the
hospital with uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the
lower left leg?
Drug-nutrient interactions
The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be
limited?
Partially hydrogenated oils
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful overnutrition?
The patient who takes multiple vitamin supplements
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed?
Tolerable upper intake level
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein.
Which food does the nurse recommend removing?
Pancakes
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in
the Healthy People 2030 national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating?
Greater variety in healthy options on the workplace food menu
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to start
a popular weight-loss diet?
Review the diet
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the
American Cancer Society and American Heart Association, are modeled
after what?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1
oz of grains?
A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly
diagnosed with heart disease?
Health promotion
,The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals.
Which food item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest
in calories?
Multigrain cereals
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the
nurse, "How can I prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is
the most comprehensive resource for this patient?
Healthy People 2030
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which
nutrient might the nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test
results?
Vitamin K
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food insecurity?
A household with children
Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed
under the Nutrition and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
, What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in
the Healthy People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
-Education about drug-nutrient interactions
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells
the nurse, "I do not like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute
ice cream for milk?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
"Let's explore some other dietary options."
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat
should be limited in the diet?
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
-Polyunsaturated fats
-Monounsaturated fats
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
A group of nursing students is learning to work with the MyPlate food
guidelines. Which resource is available on the MyPlate website?
-Serving size based on size of plate
-Sample menus based on sex and age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
-Location of food sources
-Sample menus based on sex and age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
SCIENCE FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood
pressure. Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium
intake?
Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a
patient's diet?
the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to
the MyPlate food guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices?
The family makes monthly trips to the food pantry
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family.
Which recommendation most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet?
Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the
nurse tell her?
Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What
resource will aid in the nurse's assessment?
Tolerable upper intake level
Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of
postoperative wound healing?
Vitamin C
,What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the
hospital with uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the
lower left leg?
Drug-nutrient interactions
The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be
limited?
Partially hydrogenated oils
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful overnutrition?
The patient who takes multiple vitamin supplements
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed?
Tolerable upper intake level
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein.
Which food does the nurse recommend removing?
Pancakes
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in
the Healthy People 2030 national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating?
Greater variety in healthy options on the workplace food menu
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to start
a popular weight-loss diet?
Review the diet
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the
American Cancer Society and American Heart Association, are modeled
after what?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1
oz of grains?
A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly
diagnosed with heart disease?
Health promotion
,The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals.
Which food item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest
in calories?
Multigrain cereals
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the
nurse, "How can I prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is
the most comprehensive resource for this patient?
Healthy People 2030
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which
nutrient might the nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test
results?
Vitamin K
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food insecurity?
A household with children
Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed
under the Nutrition and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
, What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in
the Healthy People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
-Education about drug-nutrient interactions
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells
the nurse, "I do not like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute
ice cream for milk?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
"Let's explore some other dietary options."
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat
should be limited in the diet?
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
-Polyunsaturated fats
-Monounsaturated fats
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
A group of nursing students is learning to work with the MyPlate food
guidelines. Which resource is available on the MyPlate website?
-Serving size based on size of plate
-Sample menus based on sex and age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
-Location of food sources
-Sample menus based on sex and age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
