WGU D440 HEALTH AND
WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
WITH QUALIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
Importance of protein in postoperative recovery - CORRECT
ANSWER- To repair tissue breakdown.
Type of enteral nutrition formula for fully functional GI tract -
CORRECT ANSWER- Polymeric.
Diet component modified for patient with chewing difficulties -
CORRECT ANSWER- Texture.
Dumping syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- A condition where a
patient experiences cramping, pain, dizziness, and diarrhea after
eating.
Cut the food before bringing the meal to the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER- A guideline to support independence in patients requiring
assistance with eating.
Enteral nutrition support - CORRECT ANSWER- Indicated when a
patient cannot eat enough to meet their nutritional needs orally.
Fiber-restricted diet - CORRECT ANSWER- A dietary restriction
communicated to a patient scheduled for bariatric surgery.
Discuss the order with the healthcare provider - CORRECT
ANSWER- Action the nurse should take when initiating enteral
,nutrition via a nasogastric (NG) tube for a patient with a bowel
obstruction.
Rule out the infection - CORRECT ANSWER- Priority course of
action expected from the healthcare provider for a patient receiving
enteral nutrition experiencing diarrhea.
Recognize that a smaller tube may be indicated - CORRECT
ANSWER- Action indicated for a patient experiencing discomfort at
the site of the gastrostomy tube.
Poor peripheral access - CORRECT ANSWER- Cue indicating that
it would be appropriate for a patient to receive central parenteral
nutrition after bone marrow transplantation.
Parenteral nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER- Required for a patient
who recently suffered severe burns and reports nausea and vomiting.
Clear liquid diet - CORRECT ANSWER- Diet ordered by the
healthcare provider for a patient who had surgery to remove a portion
of the ileum and had an ileostomy placed.
Protein intake should be 1.5 to 2 g/kg/day - CORRECT ANSWER-
Teaching provided by the nurse regarding protein intake for a patient
recovering from a burn.
Nutrient that breaks down to yield energy - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates
Household with the highest risk for food insecurity - CORRECT
ANSWER- All household with children
National goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative under Nutrition and
Healthy Eating - CORRECT ANSWER- Promoting access to
healthier food, Increasing iron intake, Improving nutrition in healthcare
settings
,Major theme identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy
People series - CORRECT ANSWER- Weight control, Healthy
choices in diet, Education about risk factors for disease
Nurse's response to a patient who dislikes milk but needs calcium -
CORRECT ANSWER- "Let's explore some other dietary options."
Type of fat that should be limited in the diet according to Dietary
Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWER- Trans fats,
Saturated fats, Hydrogenated fats
Resource available on the MyPlate website for nursing students -
CORRECT ANSWER- Sample menus based on sex and age, Easy-
to-read fact sheets, Healthy recipes
Nutritional element that may cause fatigue according to the nurse's
hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER- Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary
fiber, Low-fat dairy
Basis of MyPlate food guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-
Recommendations designed to help Americans make better food
choices
Current patterns of consumption - CORRECT ANSWER- Current
trends and habits regarding food intake.
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT
ANSWER- A set of recommendations for healthy eating patterns and
nutrition.
Dietary references intakes (DRIs) - CORRECT ANSWER- A
system of nutrition recommendations that includes various dietary
reference values.
Which dietary element does the nurse know is included on the
MyPlate visual? - CORRECT ANSWER- Fruit, Grains, Vegetables,
Protein
, How many kilocalories are consumed when eating 16g of fat? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 144; there are 9 kcal in each gram of fat. To
determine the amount of kcal in 16g of fat, 9 kcal is multiplied by 16g.
There are 144 kcal in 16g of fat.
Which provides an essential base for all metabolic processes? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Water
Which dietary reference intake (DRI) panel was developed by the
Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Antioxidants, Trace elements, Folate and other B vitamins
Which are the preferred reference values for evaluating diets in
healthy people? - CORRECT ANSWER- Dietary reference intakes
In which category of the daily recommended intake of (DRI)
interconnected categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is
consumed? - CORRECT ANSWER- Tolerable upper intake level
Which special nutrient should an older woman include in her meal
plan? - CORRECT ANSWER- Foods fortified with vitamin B12
Which nutrient DRIs were increased to promote bone health? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Calcium and Vitamin D
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for an older patient with
heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1500 mg/day
Which statement defines resting energy expenditure (REE)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- It is the amount of energy (in kcal) needed by
the body for the maintenance of life at rest over a 24-hour period.
Calculate the total energy expenditure (TEE) using Mifflin-St. Jeor
formula for a patient who is mildly obese. - CORRECT ANSWER-
1685 kcal/day; Patient height in inches: (5 feet x 12 in/ft) + 4 in = 64 in.
Patient's height in cm: 64 in x 2.54 cm/in = 162.56. Patient's weight in
WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
WITH QUALIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
Importance of protein in postoperative recovery - CORRECT
ANSWER- To repair tissue breakdown.
Type of enteral nutrition formula for fully functional GI tract -
CORRECT ANSWER- Polymeric.
Diet component modified for patient with chewing difficulties -
CORRECT ANSWER- Texture.
Dumping syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- A condition where a
patient experiences cramping, pain, dizziness, and diarrhea after
eating.
Cut the food before bringing the meal to the patient - CORRECT
ANSWER- A guideline to support independence in patients requiring
assistance with eating.
Enteral nutrition support - CORRECT ANSWER- Indicated when a
patient cannot eat enough to meet their nutritional needs orally.
Fiber-restricted diet - CORRECT ANSWER- A dietary restriction
communicated to a patient scheduled for bariatric surgery.
Discuss the order with the healthcare provider - CORRECT
ANSWER- Action the nurse should take when initiating enteral
,nutrition via a nasogastric (NG) tube for a patient with a bowel
obstruction.
Rule out the infection - CORRECT ANSWER- Priority course of
action expected from the healthcare provider for a patient receiving
enteral nutrition experiencing diarrhea.
Recognize that a smaller tube may be indicated - CORRECT
ANSWER- Action indicated for a patient experiencing discomfort at
the site of the gastrostomy tube.
Poor peripheral access - CORRECT ANSWER- Cue indicating that
it would be appropriate for a patient to receive central parenteral
nutrition after bone marrow transplantation.
Parenteral nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER- Required for a patient
who recently suffered severe burns and reports nausea and vomiting.
Clear liquid diet - CORRECT ANSWER- Diet ordered by the
healthcare provider for a patient who had surgery to remove a portion
of the ileum and had an ileostomy placed.
Protein intake should be 1.5 to 2 g/kg/day - CORRECT ANSWER-
Teaching provided by the nurse regarding protein intake for a patient
recovering from a burn.
Nutrient that breaks down to yield energy - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates
Household with the highest risk for food insecurity - CORRECT
ANSWER- All household with children
National goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative under Nutrition and
Healthy Eating - CORRECT ANSWER- Promoting access to
healthier food, Increasing iron intake, Improving nutrition in healthcare
settings
,Major theme identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy
People series - CORRECT ANSWER- Weight control, Healthy
choices in diet, Education about risk factors for disease
Nurse's response to a patient who dislikes milk but needs calcium -
CORRECT ANSWER- "Let's explore some other dietary options."
Type of fat that should be limited in the diet according to Dietary
Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWER- Trans fats,
Saturated fats, Hydrogenated fats
Resource available on the MyPlate website for nursing students -
CORRECT ANSWER- Sample menus based on sex and age, Easy-
to-read fact sheets, Healthy recipes
Nutritional element that may cause fatigue according to the nurse's
hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER- Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary
fiber, Low-fat dairy
Basis of MyPlate food guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-
Recommendations designed to help Americans make better food
choices
Current patterns of consumption - CORRECT ANSWER- Current
trends and habits regarding food intake.
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT
ANSWER- A set of recommendations for healthy eating patterns and
nutrition.
Dietary references intakes (DRIs) - CORRECT ANSWER- A
system of nutrition recommendations that includes various dietary
reference values.
Which dietary element does the nurse know is included on the
MyPlate visual? - CORRECT ANSWER- Fruit, Grains, Vegetables,
Protein
, How many kilocalories are consumed when eating 16g of fat? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 144; there are 9 kcal in each gram of fat. To
determine the amount of kcal in 16g of fat, 9 kcal is multiplied by 16g.
There are 144 kcal in 16g of fat.
Which provides an essential base for all metabolic processes? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Water
Which dietary reference intake (DRI) panel was developed by the
Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Antioxidants, Trace elements, Folate and other B vitamins
Which are the preferred reference values for evaluating diets in
healthy people? - CORRECT ANSWER- Dietary reference intakes
In which category of the daily recommended intake of (DRI)
interconnected categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is
consumed? - CORRECT ANSWER- Tolerable upper intake level
Which special nutrient should an older woman include in her meal
plan? - CORRECT ANSWER- Foods fortified with vitamin B12
Which nutrient DRIs were increased to promote bone health? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Calcium and Vitamin D
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for an older patient with
heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1500 mg/day
Which statement defines resting energy expenditure (REE)? -
CORRECT ANSWER- It is the amount of energy (in kcal) needed by
the body for the maintenance of life at rest over a 24-hour period.
Calculate the total energy expenditure (TEE) using Mifflin-St. Jeor
formula for a patient who is mildly obese. - CORRECT ANSWER-
1685 kcal/day; Patient height in inches: (5 feet x 12 in/ft) + 4 in = 64 in.
Patient's height in cm: 64 in x 2.54 cm/in = 162.56. Patient's weight in
