Chapter 12: Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle & Later
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The dietary department brings up the meal for a patient who follows Islamic dietary
practices. Which foods found on the tray would lead the nurse to send the tray back?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Eggs
B. Toast
C. Bacon
D. Coffee
E. Oatmeal - correct answer C, D
The nurse is providing a list of foods for the patient that can be consumed to increase
protein intake for a patient of the Jewish faith. Which food would the nurse include in the
list? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Ham
B. Eggs
C. Shrimp
D. Turkey
E. Hamburger - correct answer B, D, E
A patient asks the nurse about foods that can improve diarrhea related to irritable bowel
syndrome. Which food would the nurse recommend? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
A. Eggs
B. Nuts
C. Kefir
D. Beans
E. Yogurt - correct answer C, E
The nurse is calculating caloric intake for a patient who is receiving total parenteral
nutrition (TPN) with 10% lipid emulsion in a 250 mL bottle. Calculate the number of
calories the patient received from fat intake. Record answer as a whole number. -
correct answer 275 calories
A 10% lipid emulsion contains 1.1 kcal/mL of solution. The nurse would multiply 1.1
kcal/mL by 250 mL to yield 275 calories.
,Which parameter would the nurse monitor because total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a
hypertonic solution?
A. Weight
B. Creatinine
C. Temperature
D. Central venous catheter exit site - correct answer A
When reviewing the vital signs of a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN),
which finding indicates the possible onset of an infection?
A. Temperature 101.1 F
B. Heart rate 92 beats/minute
C. Blood pressure 110/70 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate 16 breaths/minute - correct answer A
The nurse is reviewing the health record for a patient admitted with malnutrition. Based
on the findings, which diet would the nurse anticipate the health care provider to
prescribe?
Health Record:
* 35-year-old female
* Short bowel syndrome
* Height 5' 6"
* Weight 110 pounds
* Shellfish allergy
A. Enteral nutrition
B. Lactose-free diet
C. Sodium restriction
D. Parenteral nutrition - correct answer D
The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted for pneumonia. The patient reports
leaving their dentures at home. Which dietary modification would the nurse expect the
health care provider to prescribe?
A. Pureed
B. Enteral
C. Clear liquid
D. 2-grram sodium - correct answer A
, The nurse manager is reviewing food handling and storage policies on the unit to
prevent foodborne illnesses. Which cue would lead the manager to provide staff
education about foodborne illness prevention?
A. Refrigerator temperature 35 F
B. Medications in patient refrigerator
C. Hand hygiene before handling food
D. Food disposal after 2 hours at room temperature - correct answer B
The health care provider (HCP) has prescribed a high-protein diet for a patient who
follows the Hindu faith and is a lacto-vegetarian. Which food would the nurse instruct
the patient to consume? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct.
A. Milk
B. Legumes
C. Almonds
D. Peanut butter
E. Cottage cheese - correct answer A, B, C, D, E
The nurse manager is discussing the importance of meeting the nutritional needs of
patients who are unable to take in sufficient nutrition orally. A patient with which disorder
would benefit from enteral nutrition? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses
may be correct.
A. Ileus
B. Stomatitis
C. Severe dysphagia
D. Severe burn
E. Bowel obstruction - correct answer C, D
The nurse is caring for an adult patient with esophageal cancer who will be sent home
with bolus tube feedings. Which information would the nurse include in the discharge
instructions to prevent complications?
A. Store the enteral formula cans in the refrigerator.
B. Sit in an upright position during and after the feeding.
C. Divide feedings into two separate feedings over 24 hours.
D. Flush with 30 mL water before feeding to determine placement. - correct answer B
As a result of beginning total parenteral nutrition (TPM), a patient underwent a central
venous catheter insertion. Which finding in the electronic health record would increase
Yrs Practice Exam Study Guide with Exam Questions and
100% Expert Graded A+ Answers | Latest Edition
The dietary department brings up the meal for a patient who follows Islamic dietary
practices. Which foods found on the tray would lead the nurse to send the tray back?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Eggs
B. Toast
C. Bacon
D. Coffee
E. Oatmeal - correct answer C, D
The nurse is providing a list of foods for the patient that can be consumed to increase
protein intake for a patient of the Jewish faith. Which food would the nurse include in the
list? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Ham
B. Eggs
C. Shrimp
D. Turkey
E. Hamburger - correct answer B, D, E
A patient asks the nurse about foods that can improve diarrhea related to irritable bowel
syndrome. Which food would the nurse recommend? Select all that apply. One, some,
or all responses may be correct.
A. Eggs
B. Nuts
C. Kefir
D. Beans
E. Yogurt - correct answer C, E
The nurse is calculating caloric intake for a patient who is receiving total parenteral
nutrition (TPN) with 10% lipid emulsion in a 250 mL bottle. Calculate the number of
calories the patient received from fat intake. Record answer as a whole number. -
correct answer 275 calories
A 10% lipid emulsion contains 1.1 kcal/mL of solution. The nurse would multiply 1.1
kcal/mL by 250 mL to yield 275 calories.
,Which parameter would the nurse monitor because total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a
hypertonic solution?
A. Weight
B. Creatinine
C. Temperature
D. Central venous catheter exit site - correct answer A
When reviewing the vital signs of a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN),
which finding indicates the possible onset of an infection?
A. Temperature 101.1 F
B. Heart rate 92 beats/minute
C. Blood pressure 110/70 mm Hg
D. Respiratory rate 16 breaths/minute - correct answer A
The nurse is reviewing the health record for a patient admitted with malnutrition. Based
on the findings, which diet would the nurse anticipate the health care provider to
prescribe?
Health Record:
* 35-year-old female
* Short bowel syndrome
* Height 5' 6"
* Weight 110 pounds
* Shellfish allergy
A. Enteral nutrition
B. Lactose-free diet
C. Sodium restriction
D. Parenteral nutrition - correct answer D
The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted for pneumonia. The patient reports
leaving their dentures at home. Which dietary modification would the nurse expect the
health care provider to prescribe?
A. Pureed
B. Enteral
C. Clear liquid
D. 2-grram sodium - correct answer A
, The nurse manager is reviewing food handling and storage policies on the unit to
prevent foodborne illnesses. Which cue would lead the manager to provide staff
education about foodborne illness prevention?
A. Refrigerator temperature 35 F
B. Medications in patient refrigerator
C. Hand hygiene before handling food
D. Food disposal after 2 hours at room temperature - correct answer B
The health care provider (HCP) has prescribed a high-protein diet for a patient who
follows the Hindu faith and is a lacto-vegetarian. Which food would the nurse instruct
the patient to consume? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct.
A. Milk
B. Legumes
C. Almonds
D. Peanut butter
E. Cottage cheese - correct answer A, B, C, D, E
The nurse manager is discussing the importance of meeting the nutritional needs of
patients who are unable to take in sufficient nutrition orally. A patient with which disorder
would benefit from enteral nutrition? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses
may be correct.
A. Ileus
B. Stomatitis
C. Severe dysphagia
D. Severe burn
E. Bowel obstruction - correct answer C, D
The nurse is caring for an adult patient with esophageal cancer who will be sent home
with bolus tube feedings. Which information would the nurse include in the discharge
instructions to prevent complications?
A. Store the enteral formula cans in the refrigerator.
B. Sit in an upright position during and after the feeding.
C. Divide feedings into two separate feedings over 24 hours.
D. Flush with 30 mL water before feeding to determine placement. - correct answer B
As a result of beginning total parenteral nutrition (TPM), a patient underwent a central
venous catheter insertion. Which finding in the electronic health record would increase
