GALEN NUR 155 EXAM 2
Questions and Answers
1. The nurse is providing education to a patient about the difference between simple
and complex carbohydrates.
Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick energy."
b. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit."
c. "Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down."
d. "Simple carbohydrates come from milk products."
ANS B. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit."
2. The nurse teaches the family member to provide the patient with how much
dietary fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g
b. 20 to 35 g
c. 25 to 40 g
d. 20 to 40 g
ANS B. 20 to 35
3. The nurse is providing education to an older adult around a healthy diet to
support the challenges related to aging. Which statement indicates a need for further
education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient dense."
,b. "High-fiber foods minimize the risk of constipation."
c. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition."
d. "I can add spices to enhance the taste of food."
ANS C. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition
4. When caring for an adolescent patient with anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows
what would be the best treatment option for this patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care
b. Compulsory tube feedings
c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
d. Outpatient treatment
ANS c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
5. A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. Which step of the procedure
indicates a need for the registered nurse to provide further education on this skill?
a. The UAP instructs the patient to remove shoes.
b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's
foot arch.
c. The UAP positions the head against the headboard or measuring device.
d. The UAP makes sure the patient is standing erect.
ANS b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch
6. The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red
tongue. The nurse identifies this as a characteristic finding for what
condition?
,a. Anorexia nervosa
b. Malnutrition
c. Bulimia
d. Pernicious anemia
ANS d. Pernicious anemia
7. The nurse has delegated the feeding of a patient who has recently had a stroke
to the UAP. Which procedure that the UAP performs would demonstrate a need for
further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids
b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees
c. Encourages slow eating
d. Has the patient alternate between food and sips of fluid
ANS b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees
8. The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the
nursing diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal.
b. Patient will gain 2 lb a week.
c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals.
d. Patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self.
ANS c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals
9. The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the patient is on a full-liquid diet.
, Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for reorientation?
a. "I can give the patient orange juice."
b. "I can give the patient yogurt."
c. "I can give the patient oatmeal."
d. "I can give the patient milk."
ANS c. "I can give the patient oatmeal.
10. The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the
patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet."
b. "I can have limited amounts of meat."
c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet."
d. "I should avoid or limit bananas."
ANS c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
11. The nurse knows that initial verification of a nasogastric placement is
important. Which method is considered the only reliable method to determine
enteral tube placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus
b. Measurement of pH of the aspirate
c. Radiographic image
d. Aspirate contents to visually inspect appearance
ANS c. Radiographic image
12. The nurse is attempting to open an occluded PEG tube. Which intervention
Questions and Answers
1. The nurse is providing education to a patient about the difference between simple
and complex carbohydrates.
Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick energy."
b. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit."
c. "Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down."
d. "Simple carbohydrates come from milk products."
ANS B. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit."
2. The nurse teaches the family member to provide the patient with how much
dietary fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g
b. 20 to 35 g
c. 25 to 40 g
d. 20 to 40 g
ANS B. 20 to 35
3. The nurse is providing education to an older adult around a healthy diet to
support the challenges related to aging. Which statement indicates a need for further
education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient dense."
,b. "High-fiber foods minimize the risk of constipation."
c. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition."
d. "I can add spices to enhance the taste of food."
ANS C. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition
4. When caring for an adolescent patient with anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows
what would be the best treatment option for this patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care
b. Compulsory tube feedings
c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
d. Outpatient treatment
ANS c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
5. A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. Which step of the procedure
indicates a need for the registered nurse to provide further education on this skill?
a. The UAP instructs the patient to remove shoes.
b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's
foot arch.
c. The UAP positions the head against the headboard or measuring device.
d. The UAP makes sure the patient is standing erect.
ANS b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch
6. The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red
tongue. The nurse identifies this as a characteristic finding for what
condition?
,a. Anorexia nervosa
b. Malnutrition
c. Bulimia
d. Pernicious anemia
ANS d. Pernicious anemia
7. The nurse has delegated the feeding of a patient who has recently had a stroke
to the UAP. Which procedure that the UAP performs would demonstrate a need for
further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids
b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees
c. Encourages slow eating
d. Has the patient alternate between food and sips of fluid
ANS b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees
8. The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the
nursing diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal.
b. Patient will gain 2 lb a week.
c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals.
d. Patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self.
ANS c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals
9. The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the patient is on a full-liquid diet.
, Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for reorientation?
a. "I can give the patient orange juice."
b. "I can give the patient yogurt."
c. "I can give the patient oatmeal."
d. "I can give the patient milk."
ANS c. "I can give the patient oatmeal.
10. The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the
patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet."
b. "I can have limited amounts of meat."
c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet."
d. "I should avoid or limit bananas."
ANS c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
11. The nurse knows that initial verification of a nasogastric placement is
important. Which method is considered the only reliable method to determine
enteral tube placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus
b. Measurement of pH of the aspirate
c. Radiographic image
d. Aspirate contents to visually inspect appearance
ANS c. Radiographic image
12. The nurse is attempting to open an occluded PEG tube. Which intervention
