NUR 100 Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing digestive
issues. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
select all that apply
A. Nausea
B. Abdominal Pain
C. Diarrhea
D. Reports of bloating
E. Reports of excessive salivation Correct Answer A,B,C,D
A nurse is assessing a client's hair and notes that it is brittle.
Which of the following should the nurse determine about the
client's nutritional intake?
A. The client is not getting enough vitamin A
B. The client has insufficient protein in their diet
C. The client needs more vitamin D from sun exposure
D. The client needs to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables
daily Correct Answer B. The client has insufficient protein in
their diet
A nurse is caring for a client who has a high phophorus level.
Which of the following instructions regarding food should the
nurse provide?
A. You should eat white bread
B. You can drink 2 cups of milk per day
C. You should limit broccoli to 3 cups per week
D. You can have four servings of oatmeal per week Correct
Answer A. You should eat white bread
,A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a
clear liquid diet. The client asks the nurse " How long will I
have to be on this type of diet?" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. You will be on this diet as long as the provider feels you need
to be
B. You might be on this diet for a week or two
C. You should not be on this diet for more than a few days
D. You should speak with the provider about your concern
Correct Answer C. You should not be on this diet for more than
a few days
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
parenteral nutrition. The client states "I am scared that I will be
on this therapy for the rest of my life" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. There is a good chance you will have to be on this therapy for
the rest of your life
B. Parenteral nutrition is very common and should not interfere
with your daily activities
C. This type of nutrition can be lifelong but it can also be
temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change
D. I am sure you will need parenteral nutrition temporarily
Correct Answer C. This type of nutrition can be lifelong but it
can also be temporary depending how your nutritional needs
change
A nurse is caring for a client who has renal disease and must
limit potassium intake. Which of the following foods should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid because they are high in
potassium? select all the apply
, A. Apples
B. Bananas
C. Dried beans
D. Spinach
E. Tomatoes Correct Answer B,C,D,E
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a low glycemic
index diet. The client states " I dont understand what this means"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? select
all that apply
A. The glycemic index of food related to its ability to increase
the blood glucose level
B. You should eat foods such as whole grains, fruits, & veggies
C. Consuming white bread will increase your blood glucose
level slowly
D. Try to limit or avoid potatoes due to their high glycemic
index
E. Foods with a high glycemic index will cause your blood
glucose to increase rapidly Correct Answer A, B,D,E
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving tube feedings via
PEG. Which of the following actions should the nurse
implement in order to help prevent the client from aspirating?
A. Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30 degrees for a
minimum of 1 hr after eating
B.Verify the initial tube placement with an XR after the first
feeing
C. Check the client's tube feeding tolerance every 12 hr
D. Check the pH of the gastric contents each day Correct
Answer A. Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30 degrees
for a minimum of 1 hr after a feeding
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing digestive
issues. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
select all that apply
A. Nausea
B. Abdominal Pain
C. Diarrhea
D. Reports of bloating
E. Reports of excessive salivation Correct Answer A,B,C,D
A nurse is assessing a client's hair and notes that it is brittle.
Which of the following should the nurse determine about the
client's nutritional intake?
A. The client is not getting enough vitamin A
B. The client has insufficient protein in their diet
C. The client needs more vitamin D from sun exposure
D. The client needs to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables
daily Correct Answer B. The client has insufficient protein in
their diet
A nurse is caring for a client who has a high phophorus level.
Which of the following instructions regarding food should the
nurse provide?
A. You should eat white bread
B. You can drink 2 cups of milk per day
C. You should limit broccoli to 3 cups per week
D. You can have four servings of oatmeal per week Correct
Answer A. You should eat white bread
,A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a
clear liquid diet. The client asks the nurse " How long will I
have to be on this type of diet?" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. You will be on this diet as long as the provider feels you need
to be
B. You might be on this diet for a week or two
C. You should not be on this diet for more than a few days
D. You should speak with the provider about your concern
Correct Answer C. You should not be on this diet for more than
a few days
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
parenteral nutrition. The client states "I am scared that I will be
on this therapy for the rest of my life" Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. There is a good chance you will have to be on this therapy for
the rest of your life
B. Parenteral nutrition is very common and should not interfere
with your daily activities
C. This type of nutrition can be lifelong but it can also be
temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change
D. I am sure you will need parenteral nutrition temporarily
Correct Answer C. This type of nutrition can be lifelong but it
can also be temporary depending how your nutritional needs
change
A nurse is caring for a client who has renal disease and must
limit potassium intake. Which of the following foods should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid because they are high in
potassium? select all the apply
, A. Apples
B. Bananas
C. Dried beans
D. Spinach
E. Tomatoes Correct Answer B,C,D,E
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a low glycemic
index diet. The client states " I dont understand what this means"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? select
all that apply
A. The glycemic index of food related to its ability to increase
the blood glucose level
B. You should eat foods such as whole grains, fruits, & veggies
C. Consuming white bread will increase your blood glucose
level slowly
D. Try to limit or avoid potatoes due to their high glycemic
index
E. Foods with a high glycemic index will cause your blood
glucose to increase rapidly Correct Answer A, B,D,E
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving tube feedings via
PEG. Which of the following actions should the nurse
implement in order to help prevent the client from aspirating?
A. Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30 degrees for a
minimum of 1 hr after eating
B.Verify the initial tube placement with an XR after the first
feeing
C. Check the client's tube feeding tolerance every 12 hr
D. Check the pH of the gastric contents each day Correct
Answer A. Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30 degrees
for a minimum of 1 hr after a feeding
