NURSING NUTRITION EXAM 1
2026/2027 Academic Year
60 Questions and Correct Answers
Already Graded A+ | 100% Verified
Core Domains:
Nutritional Assessment | Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Special Diets & Therapeutic Nutrition | Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition | Patient Education
Cultural Considerations | Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Nutrition-Related Disease Management
Nursing Program-Aligned Format
, Nursing Nutrition Exam 1 | 2026/2027
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Nutritional Assessment ........................................................................................................................... 3
Macronutrients & Micronutrients ............................................................................................................5
Special Diets & Therapeutic Nutrition ..................................................................................................... 7
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance ..................................................................................................................... 9
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition ............................................................................................................... 11
Patient Education .................................................................................................................................... 13
Cultural Considerations in Nutrition ..................................................................................................... 15
Nutrition Across the Lifespan ................................................................................................................ 16
Nutrition-Related Disease Management ............................................................................................... 18
Answer Key Summary ................................................................................................................................ 20
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, Nursing Nutrition Exam 1 | 2026/2027
Introduction
This Nursing Nutrition Exam 1 format for the 2026/2027 academic cycle reflects the foundational
assessment used in nursing programs to evaluate competency in nutrition care. The exam measures
knowledge of nutrient requirements, dietary planning, therapeutic diets, patient education, and the
application of nutrition principles in clinical nursing practice. The examination consists of 60
multiple-choice questions in single-best-answer format, with scenario-based nutritional assessment
and intervention items designed to test critical thinking and clinical judgment.
All correct answers are presented in bold and green, followed by clearly defined rationales
explaining nutritional priorities, safe dietary interventions, and evidence-based patient care
considerations. These rationales provide essential context for understanding the clinical reasoning
behind each answer, supporting both exam preparation and practical application in nursing practice.
The questions are organized by core domains: Nutritional Assessment, Macronutrients &
Micronutrients, Special Diets & Therapeutic Nutrition, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance, Enteral &
Parenteral Nutrition, Patient Education, Cultural Considerations in Nutrition, Nutrition Across the
Lifespan, and Nutrition-Related Disease Management. Each domain represents a critical area of
knowledge for nursing practice and patient care.
Nutritional Assessment
The following 8 questions assess knowledge and clinical application in nutritional assessment.
1. A nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a 68-year-old patient. Which anthropometric
measurement is most accurate for evaluating long-term nutritional status?
A. Current weight
B. Body mass index (BMI)
C. Skinfold thickness
D. Mid-upper arm circumference
Rationale: Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is the most reliable anthropometric
indicator for evaluating long-term protein-energy status in elderly patients. Unlike current
weight or BMI, MUAC is less affected by acute fluid shifts, dehydration, or edema. It specifically
measures muscle mass and subcutaneous fat reserves, providing insight into chronic nutritional
status over weeks to months. Skinfold thickness measurements can be technically challenging in
elderly patients due to skin elasticity changes.
2. The nurse calculates a patient's body mass index (BMI) to be 17.5. How should this finding be
interpreted?
A. Normal weight
B. Overweight
C. Underweight
D. Obese Class I
Rationale: A BMI of 17.5 indicates underweight status. The World Health Organization (WHO)
classifies BMI categories as follows: underweight (BMI < 18.5), normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9),
overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9), and obesity (BMI ≥ 30.0). A BMI below 18.5 suggests protein-
energy malnutrition risk and warrants comprehensive nutritional assessment. The nurse should
evaluate the patient for underlying conditions, assess dietary intake patterns, and monitor for
signs of malnutrition including muscle wasting and impaired wound healing.
3. When conducting a 24-hour dietary recall, which statement by the nurse demonstrates proper
technique?
A. 'Tell me what you usually eat in a typical day.'
B. 'Describe everything you ate and drank yesterday from the time you woke up.'
C. 'List all the healthy foods you consumed in the past week.'
D. 'What foods do you avoid for health reasons?'
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2026/2027 Academic Year
60 Questions and Correct Answers
Already Graded A+ | 100% Verified
Core Domains:
Nutritional Assessment | Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Special Diets & Therapeutic Nutrition | Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition | Patient Education
Cultural Considerations | Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Nutrition-Related Disease Management
Nursing Program-Aligned Format
, Nursing Nutrition Exam 1 | 2026/2027
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Nutritional Assessment ........................................................................................................................... 3
Macronutrients & Micronutrients ............................................................................................................5
Special Diets & Therapeutic Nutrition ..................................................................................................... 7
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance ..................................................................................................................... 9
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition ............................................................................................................... 11
Patient Education .................................................................................................................................... 13
Cultural Considerations in Nutrition ..................................................................................................... 15
Nutrition Across the Lifespan ................................................................................................................ 16
Nutrition-Related Disease Management ............................................................................................... 18
Answer Key Summary ................................................................................................................................ 20
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, Nursing Nutrition Exam 1 | 2026/2027
Introduction
This Nursing Nutrition Exam 1 format for the 2026/2027 academic cycle reflects the foundational
assessment used in nursing programs to evaluate competency in nutrition care. The exam measures
knowledge of nutrient requirements, dietary planning, therapeutic diets, patient education, and the
application of nutrition principles in clinical nursing practice. The examination consists of 60
multiple-choice questions in single-best-answer format, with scenario-based nutritional assessment
and intervention items designed to test critical thinking and clinical judgment.
All correct answers are presented in bold and green, followed by clearly defined rationales
explaining nutritional priorities, safe dietary interventions, and evidence-based patient care
considerations. These rationales provide essential context for understanding the clinical reasoning
behind each answer, supporting both exam preparation and practical application in nursing practice.
The questions are organized by core domains: Nutritional Assessment, Macronutrients &
Micronutrients, Special Diets & Therapeutic Nutrition, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance, Enteral &
Parenteral Nutrition, Patient Education, Cultural Considerations in Nutrition, Nutrition Across the
Lifespan, and Nutrition-Related Disease Management. Each domain represents a critical area of
knowledge for nursing practice and patient care.
Nutritional Assessment
The following 8 questions assess knowledge and clinical application in nutritional assessment.
1. A nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a 68-year-old patient. Which anthropometric
measurement is most accurate for evaluating long-term nutritional status?
A. Current weight
B. Body mass index (BMI)
C. Skinfold thickness
D. Mid-upper arm circumference
Rationale: Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is the most reliable anthropometric
indicator for evaluating long-term protein-energy status in elderly patients. Unlike current
weight or BMI, MUAC is less affected by acute fluid shifts, dehydration, or edema. It specifically
measures muscle mass and subcutaneous fat reserves, providing insight into chronic nutritional
status over weeks to months. Skinfold thickness measurements can be technically challenging in
elderly patients due to skin elasticity changes.
2. The nurse calculates a patient's body mass index (BMI) to be 17.5. How should this finding be
interpreted?
A. Normal weight
B. Overweight
C. Underweight
D. Obese Class I
Rationale: A BMI of 17.5 indicates underweight status. The World Health Organization (WHO)
classifies BMI categories as follows: underweight (BMI < 18.5), normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9),
overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9), and obesity (BMI ≥ 30.0). A BMI below 18.5 suggests protein-
energy malnutrition risk and warrants comprehensive nutritional assessment. The nurse should
evaluate the patient for underlying conditions, assess dietary intake patterns, and monitor for
signs of malnutrition including muscle wasting and impaired wound healing.
3. When conducting a 24-hour dietary recall, which statement by the nurse demonstrates proper
technique?
A. 'Tell me what you usually eat in a typical day.'
B. 'Describe everything you ate and drank yesterday from the time you woke up.'
C. 'List all the healthy foods you consumed in the past week.'
D. 'What foods do you avoid for health reasons?'
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