NURS 340 Final Exam – Study Guide, Practice Questions & Comprehensive
Nursing Review
24-hour diet recall: - correct answer ✔✔What the client has eaten in the past 24 hours.
-Not the most reliable
-Obese clients will leave out portions of their caloric intake
Alcohol in diabetes: - correct answer ✔✔Moderate use does not adversely affect individuals
with well-controlled diabetes.
-One drink/day for women
-Two drinks/day for men
-Mixed drinks may raise glucose
Diabetic patients should consume alcohol with food because this will reduce ______________
_________________. - correct answer ✔✔Nocturnal hypoglycemia
Trousseau's sign is caused by _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Hypocalcemia
-Arm/hand contracts involuntarily while BP is taken.
-Tetany
Chvostek's sign is caused by _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Hypocalcemia
-Spasm of facial muscles following a tap over the facial nerve, which is in front of the ear.
BMI is an indicator of _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Obesity
BMI formula: - correct answer ✔✔Weight in kg/(height in meters)2
,BMI ranges: - correct answer ✔✔<18 = underweight
19-24 = normal
25-29 = overweight
30-39 = obese
>40 = morbidly obese
Orthodox Jews considerations: - correct answer ✔✔KOSHER
-Only designated animals may be eaten
-Some animals must be ritually slaughtered and dressed
-Dairy and meat can't be eaten together
DASH Diet basics: - correct answer ✔✔Rich in: fruits & vegis, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
-Low sodium
-Low fat/cholesterol
-Heart healthy -- reduces BP
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of grains. - correct answer ✔✔6-8
The DASH diet recommends _______ servings of vegis. - correct answer ✔✔4-5
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of fruits. - correct answer ✔✔4-5
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of low-fat dairy. - correct answer ✔✔2-3
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of meat. - correct answer ✔✔6 or less
, The DASH diet recommends _____ servings of nuts/seeds/legumes. - correct answer ✔✔4-5
per week
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of fats/oils. - correct answer ✔✔2-3
Type I diabetes treatment: - correct answer ✔✔Insulin therapy
-Oral hypoglycemic agents can't be used because there is a complete lack of insulin production
in the body.
Type 2 diabetes treatment: - correct answer ✔✔-Individuals should live heart-healthy lifestyles.
-As disease progresses, oral hypoglycemic agents will be used.
Type 2 diabetes nutrition: - correct answer ✔✔Low-carb, low-fat, and Mediterranean eating
habits are recommended.
-Plant-based, small amts of meat
-Whole grains, fresh fruits & vegis, nuts, and legumes
-Fish and seafood
-Olive oil is main source of fat
Sources of saturated fats: - correct answer ✔✔Meat products
Processed meats
Poultry & fowl
Whole milk/whole milk products
Plant oils
Monounsaturated fat sources: - correct answer ✔✔Canola, olive, and peanut oil
Almonds, avocados, cashews, filberts, olives, and peanuts
Nursing Review
24-hour diet recall: - correct answer ✔✔What the client has eaten in the past 24 hours.
-Not the most reliable
-Obese clients will leave out portions of their caloric intake
Alcohol in diabetes: - correct answer ✔✔Moderate use does not adversely affect individuals
with well-controlled diabetes.
-One drink/day for women
-Two drinks/day for men
-Mixed drinks may raise glucose
Diabetic patients should consume alcohol with food because this will reduce ______________
_________________. - correct answer ✔✔Nocturnal hypoglycemia
Trousseau's sign is caused by _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Hypocalcemia
-Arm/hand contracts involuntarily while BP is taken.
-Tetany
Chvostek's sign is caused by _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Hypocalcemia
-Spasm of facial muscles following a tap over the facial nerve, which is in front of the ear.
BMI is an indicator of _____________. - correct answer ✔✔Obesity
BMI formula: - correct answer ✔✔Weight in kg/(height in meters)2
,BMI ranges: - correct answer ✔✔<18 = underweight
19-24 = normal
25-29 = overweight
30-39 = obese
>40 = morbidly obese
Orthodox Jews considerations: - correct answer ✔✔KOSHER
-Only designated animals may be eaten
-Some animals must be ritually slaughtered and dressed
-Dairy and meat can't be eaten together
DASH Diet basics: - correct answer ✔✔Rich in: fruits & vegis, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
-Low sodium
-Low fat/cholesterol
-Heart healthy -- reduces BP
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of grains. - correct answer ✔✔6-8
The DASH diet recommends _______ servings of vegis. - correct answer ✔✔4-5
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of fruits. - correct answer ✔✔4-5
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of low-fat dairy. - correct answer ✔✔2-3
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of meat. - correct answer ✔✔6 or less
, The DASH diet recommends _____ servings of nuts/seeds/legumes. - correct answer ✔✔4-5
per week
The DASH diet recommends ________ servings of fats/oils. - correct answer ✔✔2-3
Type I diabetes treatment: - correct answer ✔✔Insulin therapy
-Oral hypoglycemic agents can't be used because there is a complete lack of insulin production
in the body.
Type 2 diabetes treatment: - correct answer ✔✔-Individuals should live heart-healthy lifestyles.
-As disease progresses, oral hypoglycemic agents will be used.
Type 2 diabetes nutrition: - correct answer ✔✔Low-carb, low-fat, and Mediterranean eating
habits are recommended.
-Plant-based, small amts of meat
-Whole grains, fresh fruits & vegis, nuts, and legumes
-Fish and seafood
-Olive oil is main source of fat
Sources of saturated fats: - correct answer ✔✔Meat products
Processed meats
Poultry & fowl
Whole milk/whole milk products
Plant oils
Monounsaturated fat sources: - correct answer ✔✔Canola, olive, and peanut oil
Almonds, avocados, cashews, filberts, olives, and peanuts
