NR228 EDAPT NUTRITION AND THE LIFESPAN
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Tom (pronouns: he/him/his) is 55 years old and has a disability
caused by a work accident. He depends on the local food bank for his
food due to lack of income. Which program supports distribution of
food at no cost?
Answer: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
◉ During a physical assessment, the nurse measures a 16-year-old
girl's weight and height. The girl has a body mass index (BMI) of
30.9, placing her BMI-for-age at the 97th percentile for girls aged 16
years. How would the nurse document the findings?
Answer: Obese
◉ A family attended a picnic and all members acquired a foodborne
illness. They have moderate diarrhea. Which family member should
the nurse be most concerned about?
Answer: The 2-year-old toddler
◉ A nurse is teaching a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 35
about limiting added sugars. The nurse develops a list of foods
containing added sugars. Which food items should be included on
the list? Select all that apply.
,Answer: Flavored yogurt
Sweetened cereal
Honey granola
◉ Which facts are true regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all
that apply.
Answer: It is estimated that over one-third of adults are prediabetic.
It can be prevented through diet and exercise.
Children and adolescents are getting type 2 diabetes in greater
numbers.
It can lead to kidney failure, vision loss, and decreased circulation.
◉ A home care nurse is watching a caregiver prepare dinner for
their 10-month-old. Which food should the nurse stop the caregiver
from feeding the child due to a potential choking hazard?
Answer: Cooked corn kernels
◉ A nurse is educating a client about iron-rich foods. Which food
would the nurse encourage a caregiver to offer a child with iron-
deficiency anemia?
, Answer: Potatoes, green vegetables, and beef
◉ Chad (pronouns: he/him/his) is a newly diagnosed type 2
diabetic at the age of 35. Which action should the nurse encourage
based on the Healthy People 2030 objectives?
Answer: Formal diabetes education
◉ Karen (pronouns: she/her/hers) is 75 years old and the only
income she has is social security. She admits to having issues with
affording healthy food. Which intervention should the nurse utilize
to help Karen?
Answer: Educate her about government food programs.
◉ A child was admitted to the pediatric unit for acute lead
poisoning. The nurse collected data from the caregivers regarding
possible lead exposure. Which scenario most likely caused the
child's lead poisoning?
Answer: The child plays with numerous old, collectible toys.
◉ A nurse is picking up their toddler from daycare at lunchtime. The
nurse should be concerned about possible food asphyxiation for a
child eating which food?
Answer: Large pieces of raw vegetables
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Tom (pronouns: he/him/his) is 55 years old and has a disability
caused by a work accident. He depends on the local food bank for his
food due to lack of income. Which program supports distribution of
food at no cost?
Answer: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
◉ During a physical assessment, the nurse measures a 16-year-old
girl's weight and height. The girl has a body mass index (BMI) of
30.9, placing her BMI-for-age at the 97th percentile for girls aged 16
years. How would the nurse document the findings?
Answer: Obese
◉ A family attended a picnic and all members acquired a foodborne
illness. They have moderate diarrhea. Which family member should
the nurse be most concerned about?
Answer: The 2-year-old toddler
◉ A nurse is teaching a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 35
about limiting added sugars. The nurse develops a list of foods
containing added sugars. Which food items should be included on
the list? Select all that apply.
,Answer: Flavored yogurt
Sweetened cereal
Honey granola
◉ Which facts are true regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all
that apply.
Answer: It is estimated that over one-third of adults are prediabetic.
It can be prevented through diet and exercise.
Children and adolescents are getting type 2 diabetes in greater
numbers.
It can lead to kidney failure, vision loss, and decreased circulation.
◉ A home care nurse is watching a caregiver prepare dinner for
their 10-month-old. Which food should the nurse stop the caregiver
from feeding the child due to a potential choking hazard?
Answer: Cooked corn kernels
◉ A nurse is educating a client about iron-rich foods. Which food
would the nurse encourage a caregiver to offer a child with iron-
deficiency anemia?
, Answer: Potatoes, green vegetables, and beef
◉ Chad (pronouns: he/him/his) is a newly diagnosed type 2
diabetic at the age of 35. Which action should the nurse encourage
based on the Healthy People 2030 objectives?
Answer: Formal diabetes education
◉ Karen (pronouns: she/her/hers) is 75 years old and the only
income she has is social security. She admits to having issues with
affording healthy food. Which intervention should the nurse utilize
to help Karen?
Answer: Educate her about government food programs.
◉ A child was admitted to the pediatric unit for acute lead
poisoning. The nurse collected data from the caregivers regarding
possible lead exposure. Which scenario most likely caused the
child's lead poisoning?
Answer: The child plays with numerous old, collectible toys.
◉ A nurse is picking up their toddler from daycare at lunchtime. The
nurse should be concerned about possible food asphyxiation for a
child eating which food?
Answer: Large pieces of raw vegetables