Nutrition NCLEX questions and Answers 100% pass

Nutrition NCLEX questions and Answers 100% pass _____ is used for synthesis of thyroxine, the thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism. a. Iron b. Sulfur c. Iodine d. Phosphorus - ANS- c. Iodine 1) Darius has a son who is 30 and is curious if type 2 diabetes can affect him. What would be the most appropriate response? a) "diabetes runs in families; he can expect to have it when he is older" b) "diabetes runs in the family, but is a preventable disease with proper nutrition and exercise" c) "diabetes is not contagious, so he does not have to worry" d) "he does not have to worry because he is young" - ANS- b) "diabetes runs in the family, but is a preventable disease with proper nutrition and exercise" 2 reasons enteral nutrition might be administered - ANS- Medical condition (burns, trauma, radiation therapy, demo, liver/renal dysfunction, infection, inflammatory bowel disease) or when a client is neuromuscular impaired and cannot chew or swallow food 2) Darius just came out of the nutrition class. which would show that he understood the nutrition class? Select all that apply (select 2) a) I must limit sodium to 2300 per day b) I can never eat cake or drink coke again because it contains too many carbohydrates c) I do not have to watch my carbohydrates because I am taking insulin d) I cannot drink any alcohol because it can react with my insulin - ANS- a) I must limit sodium to 2300 per day c) I do not have to watch my carbohydrates because I am taking insulin 3)The nurse is educating a client with hypertension who is obese and prediabetic about foods with cardiometabolic benefits. The client lives alone and is not used to cooking. the nurse knows the client understands the teaching when he states which of the following: a) I will use stick margarine when cooking my vegetables on the stovetop b) I will continue eating sausage with my breakfast sandwiches for extra protein c) eating fruits and vegetables will help improve my blood pressure d) I should not eat nuts because they have large amounts of sodium - ANS- c) eating fruits and vegetables will help improve my blood pressure 4) The physician has advised a client to lose 50lbs due to the risk factors associated with his weight. The client does not want to give up his eating and drinking habits. He asks the nurse why it is so important for him to lose weight. The best response is: a) Your current BMI is too high for your age, you need to lower it to a healthy level b) Individuals who are overweight are at risk for cardiovascular disease and heart failure c) If you continue to eat the way you do, you will put yourself at risk for stroke d) Losing weight will help promote your overall health and decrease the risk for future health problems - ANS- d) Losing weight will help promote your overall health and decrease the risk for future health problems 7) A woman in her mid-40's decides to lose weight to improve blood pressure. she starts following a diet reducing sodium, incorporating fruits and vegetables, and eliminating all meat. she lost 30 lbs. last month and feels "more motivated than ever." She presents to the clinic for a wellness checkup and is found to be anemic. What is the best priority nursing intervention? a) recommend iron pills to improve anemia b) praise the women for meeting her weight loss goal c) ask the women what she is eating at home and assess diet d) diagnose the woman with an eating disorder - ANS- c) ask the women what she is eating at home and assess diet 8) An 18-year-old male presents to the hospital with severe pain later attributed to multiple large kidney stones. He is treated with surgery but needs to stay in a post-op recovery unit, and while he is there, he continues to request milk with every meal and every snack. The nurse should first: a) Allow him to have milk anytime because calcium is good for the healing process b) advise him to drink less milk to improve his recovery c) Confront the dietitian and tell them to stop letting him have milk d) Ignore the situation because this is the dietitian's job, not the nurse's - ANS- b) advise him to drink less milk to improve his recovery A client expresses an understanding of seasoning food when he states (Select all that apply). A. "The preferences for salty taste eventually will decrease" B. "Salt substitutes replace sodium with potassium or calcium" C. "Reducing sodium intake will lower my blood pressure" D. "I should always prepare food from scratch" E. "Sea salt is better for you than table salt" - ANS- A. "The preferences for salty taste eventually will decrease" C. "Reducing sodium intake will lower my blood pressure" A client requires short-term nutritional support with fewer calories per day. What PN should be administered, TPN or PPN? - ANS- PPN A client with Diabetes Mellitus states, "I cannot eat big meals; I prefer to snack throughout the day." The nurse should carefully explain that: A. Regulated food intake is basic to controlling blood glucose levels. B. Salt and sugar restriction is the main concern. C. Small, frequent meals are better for digestion. D. Large meals can contribute to a weight problem. - ANS- A. Regulated food intake is basic to controlling blood glucose levels. A client's caloric needs are very high and anticipated duration of therapy is greater than 7 days. Which PN would be administered, TPN or PPN? - ANS- TPN A local nursing home receives a new admission this morning. She has been diagnosed with gastroparesis. The dietitian is unavailable this morning and you, an experienced RN, are instructed to plan meals for her. Which of the following eating patterns is most appropriate? A. 3 large, well-rounded meals per day. B. 4 high-fat, high-protein meals per day. C. Multiple small meals per day D. Tube feedings. - ANS- C. Multiple small meals per day. A medication that decreases BMR is a. Epinephrine b. Levothyroxine c. Amitriptyline - ANS- c. Amitriptyline A nurse is conducting teaching with a client regarding nutrition therapy for gastroparesis. Does the nurse know the teaching is successful when the client states that the following are ways to increase nutrition? (Select 3 that apply.) a. Lay down for 1 to 2 hours after eating b. Chew foods thoroughly c. Control blood glucose levels for all patients not just those with diabetes d. Consume fats in liquids if fat in solids is not tolerated e. Consume smaller, more frequent meals f. Be sure to eat only 3 large meals a day with no snacks in between - ANS- b. Chew foods thoroughly d. Consume fats in liquids if fat in solids is not tolerated