GALEN UNIVERSITY NSG 3100 EXAM 4 | 2026/2027 | UPDATED NURSING EXAM REVIE…
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Galen University NSG 3100
Exam 4 | 2026/2027 |
Updated Nursing Exam
Review | Questions &
Answers (Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 75 nursing exam questions, each with its correct answer and
detailed rationale, focusing on nutrition and metabolism. It is an essential study aid for
students preparing for their NSG 3100 exam, offering a comprehensive review of key
concepts and direct alignment with course material for effective learning and exam
readiness.
TOPICS
Nutritional Assessment Q1–Q26
Macronutrients Q27–Q54
Nutritional Support & Disorders Q55–Q75
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
24-hour food recall
RESPONSE
client recalls all the food and beverages consumed during a typical 24-hour period
RATIONALE
A 24-hour dietary recall is a retrospective assessment tool used in nutritional assessment. It
involves the client enumerating all food and beverage items consumed over a defined 24-hour
period to estimate intake patterns. This method provides a snapshot of typical dietary
consumption for analysis.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
Body Mass Index (BMI)
RESPONSE
a measure of body weight relative to height
RATIONALE
Body Mass Index (BMI) quantifies a person's weight status by comparing their weight to their height
squared. This standardized ratio is a key screening tool in healthcare to identify potential weight
categories such as underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obesity. It provides a baseline for
assessing health risks associated with body composition.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
caloric value
RESPONSE
the amount of energy that nutrients or foods supply to the body
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, RATIONALE
The caloric value represents the energy density of food or nutrients, measured in calories. This
energy is released when the body metabolizes these substances to fuel cellular functions.
Understanding this concept is fundamental to nutritional assessment and patient education
regarding energy balance.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
diet history
RESPONSE
a detailed record of dietary intake obtainable from 24-hour recalls, food frequency
questionnaires, food diaries, and similar sources
RATIONALE
A comprehensive diet history involves systematically documenting a patient's food and beverage
consumption patterns. This is achieved through various validated methods such as recalling intake
over a 24-hour period, utilizing food frequency questionnaires, or maintaining detailed food
diaries. These tools provide data for nutritional assessment.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
Fat soluble vitamins
RESPONSE
A, D, E, K
RATIONALE
These vitamins are absorbed with dietary fats and can be stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver.
Their lipophilic nature dictates their absorption pathway and potential for accumulation, unlike
water-soluble vitamins. This group includes vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
food diary
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Galen University NSG 3100
Exam 4 | 2026/2027 |
Updated Nursing Exam
Review | Questions &
Answers (Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 75 nursing exam questions, each with its correct answer and
detailed rationale, focusing on nutrition and metabolism. It is an essential study aid for
students preparing for their NSG 3100 exam, offering a comprehensive review of key
concepts and direct alignment with course material for effective learning and exam
readiness.
TOPICS
Nutritional Assessment Q1–Q26
Macronutrients Q27–Q54
Nutritional Support & Disorders Q55–Q75
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
24-hour food recall
RESPONSE
client recalls all the food and beverages consumed during a typical 24-hour period
RATIONALE
A 24-hour dietary recall is a retrospective assessment tool used in nutritional assessment. It
involves the client enumerating all food and beverage items consumed over a defined 24-hour
period to estimate intake patterns. This method provides a snapshot of typical dietary
consumption for analysis.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
Body Mass Index (BMI)
RESPONSE
a measure of body weight relative to height
RATIONALE
Body Mass Index (BMI) quantifies a person's weight status by comparing their weight to their height
squared. This standardized ratio is a key screening tool in healthcare to identify potential weight
categories such as underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obesity. It provides a baseline for
assessing health risks associated with body composition.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
caloric value
RESPONSE
the amount of energy that nutrients or foods supply to the body
Page 2
, RATIONALE
The caloric value represents the energy density of food or nutrients, measured in calories. This
energy is released when the body metabolizes these substances to fuel cellular functions.
Understanding this concept is fundamental to nutritional assessment and patient education
regarding energy balance.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
diet history
RESPONSE
a detailed record of dietary intake obtainable from 24-hour recalls, food frequency
questionnaires, food diaries, and similar sources
RATIONALE
A comprehensive diet history involves systematically documenting a patient's food and beverage
consumption patterns. This is achieved through various validated methods such as recalling intake
over a 24-hour period, utilizing food frequency questionnaires, or maintaining detailed food
diaries. These tools provide data for nutritional assessment.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
Fat soluble vitamins
RESPONSE
A, D, E, K
RATIONALE
These vitamins are absorbed with dietary fats and can be stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver.
Their lipophilic nature dictates their absorption pathway and potential for accumulation, unlike
water-soluble vitamins. This group includes vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
food diary
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