Lutz Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Chapter 7 Practice Questions And
Answers
Which statement explains the nature of minerals? -
correct answer ✅They are inorganic substances that become part
of the body and are essential to good health.
p.94
Minerals help regulate bodily functions without providing energy
and are essential to good health. Minerals are inorganic substances
and become part of the body's composition.
A nurse teaches a client that most functions of minerals in the body
are specific to regulatory and metabolic processes. Which
statement by the client indicates teaching has been successful? -
correct answer ✅Potassium and phosphorus are significant in
maintaining my acid-base balance.
What is the daily intake requirement for a major mineral? -
correct answer ✅1/50 teaspoonful
p.94
Intake requirements of major minerals are approximately 1/50
teaspoonful or more per day
, Lutz Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Chapter 7 Practice Questions And
Answers
A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and the
contributions of minerals to the growth and maintenance of the
body's health. Which statement by the clients shows an
understanding of the importance of minerals in the body? -
correct answer ✅Even though we have have less than a teaspoon
of trace minerals, they are vital to body's functioning.
p. 95 Despite their small amounts, trace minerals make vital and
often unique contributions to the body's functioning
Which statement made to a nurse about how calcium is used by the
human body indicates that more teaching is necessary? -
correct answer ✅Calcium acts like vitamin K in causing clots
p. 95 Calcium is a catalyst in the clotting process: it aids in the
conversion of platelets to thromboplastin and in the conversion of
fibrinogen to fibrin
A nurse is working with a nutritionist regarding fortified sources of
calcium. Which source would be essential for a client with nerve
Chapter 7 Practice Questions And
Answers
Which statement explains the nature of minerals? -
correct answer ✅They are inorganic substances that become part
of the body and are essential to good health.
p.94
Minerals help regulate bodily functions without providing energy
and are essential to good health. Minerals are inorganic substances
and become part of the body's composition.
A nurse teaches a client that most functions of minerals in the body
are specific to regulatory and metabolic processes. Which
statement by the client indicates teaching has been successful? -
correct answer ✅Potassium and phosphorus are significant in
maintaining my acid-base balance.
What is the daily intake requirement for a major mineral? -
correct answer ✅1/50 teaspoonful
p.94
Intake requirements of major minerals are approximately 1/50
teaspoonful or more per day
, Lutz Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Chapter 7 Practice Questions And
Answers
A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and the
contributions of minerals to the growth and maintenance of the
body's health. Which statement by the clients shows an
understanding of the importance of minerals in the body? -
correct answer ✅Even though we have have less than a teaspoon
of trace minerals, they are vital to body's functioning.
p. 95 Despite their small amounts, trace minerals make vital and
often unique contributions to the body's functioning
Which statement made to a nurse about how calcium is used by the
human body indicates that more teaching is necessary? -
correct answer ✅Calcium acts like vitamin K in causing clots
p. 95 Calcium is a catalyst in the clotting process: it aids in the
conversion of platelets to thromboplastin and in the conversion of
fibrinogen to fibrin
A nurse is working with a nutritionist regarding fortified sources of
calcium. Which source would be essential for a client with nerve
