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Midterm I Nursing 299 Exam Questions
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A client does not like milk and does not want to take supplements. How can this healthy adult
ensure that she is getting enough vitamin D daily? - answer✔take a daily 15-minute walk in the
sun
Lycopene is a phytochemical that is a potent antioxidant that may reduce the risk of prostate
cancer. Which popular food contains lycopene? - answer✔tomatoes
The nurse is encouraging a client to eat a variety of food to ensure adequate nutritional intake.
Which food group will be the best source of thiamin? - answer✔grains
The nurse is encouraging an older adult client to spend time outside in the sun to improve
vitamin D intake. The nurse is explains to the client that vitamin D helps in with which of the
following? - answer✔maintaining blood calcium levels.
The nurse knows that vitamin C is known to promote the formation of which of the following? -
answer✔collagen
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The nurse is evaluating a client's over-the-counter list of vitamin supplements. The nurse should
caution the client that megadoses of what vitamin can result in potentially significant health
problems? - answer✔vitamin D
The nurse is teaching a female client who would like to get pregnant that it is important to
consume enough folic acid. How many micrograms of folic acid should this client consume on a
daily basis? - answer✔400
The nurse thinks that a client could benefit from a vitamin supplement. What finding did the
nurse use to make this clinical determination? - answer✔Leaves salad and vegetables uneaten on
meal tray
After learning about vitamin solubility, the students were able to correctly identify fat-soluble
vitamins. Which vitamin(s) did they identify as fat-soluble? Select all that apply. -
answer✔Vitamin A, D,E
A client understands that eating some oils is important to ensure adequate consumption of all
nutrients. Which nutrient is supplied by oils? - answer✔vitamin E
A client is being admitted to the hospital unit with abdominal pain and nausea. During the
assessment, the nurse discovers that the client has been taking supplements in manner in which
the vitamins could result in acting more as drugs. When do vitamins act as drugs in the body? -
answer✔When they are taken in megadoses
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The nurse is encouraging an older adult client to spend time outside in the sun to improve
vitamin D intake. The nurse is explains to the client that vitamin D helps in with which of the
following? - answer✔maintaining blood calcium levels.
The nurse is seeing a client who states, "I do not recognize these ingredients. What is ascorbic
acid?" The nurse explains that ascorbic acid is another name for which of the following
vitamins? - answer✔vitamin C.
The nurse is aware that individuals living in colder climates may not get enough vitamin D.
Which food source can the nurse recommend to these clients? - answer✔egg yolk
The nurse is discussing the differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins with a
group of student nurses. Which of the following should the nurse be sure to include in the
discussion? - answer✔Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
The nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who is 10 weeks pregnant. The nurse needs
to remind the client which of the following supplements is known to be teratogenic in larger
doses? - answer✔vitamin A
The class is discussing food labels. One student points out that a certain vitamin is listed as a
"food coloring." Which vitamin is sometimes used to add color to food? - answer✔beta-carotene
The nurse should correctly explain to a client that the following is a function of vitamin E? -
answer✔It is a primary fat-soluble antioxidant.
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Correct response:
The nurse learns that a client eats one meal a day and takes no vitamin supplements. Which
assessment finding suggests to the nurse that the client might be experiencing a vitamin
deficiency? - answer✔Sluggish healing of a leg wound
While instructing on vitamin supplements the client states the intention to not take the
supplements as prescribed. Which is the best response for the nurse to make to this client? -
answer✔"They are essential to life and are needed for regular body processes."
The nurse is teaching a group of clients about the benefits of different types of food. The nurse
points out that eating dark green leafy vegetables can be beneficial to the eyes. Which
phytonutrient is the nurse discussing? - answer✔lutein
The nurse is aware that some vitamins exist in more than one form and have different functions
depending on the chemical composition. Retinoic acid acts as a hormone to regulate growth.
Which vitamin is this? - answer✔vitamin A
A client has asked the nurse how many grams of vitamin C she and her husband should take on a
daily basis. The nurse explains that the recommended amounts are: - answer✔75 mg for women
and 90 mg for men.
The nurse is aware that vitamin D is primarily responsible for maintaining normal blood
concentrations of calcium and which of the following nutrients? - answer✔phosphorus
10/11/2024 1:41 PM
Midterm I Nursing 299 Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
A client does not like milk and does not want to take supplements. How can this healthy adult
ensure that she is getting enough vitamin D daily? - answer✔take a daily 15-minute walk in the
sun
Lycopene is a phytochemical that is a potent antioxidant that may reduce the risk of prostate
cancer. Which popular food contains lycopene? - answer✔tomatoes
The nurse is encouraging a client to eat a variety of food to ensure adequate nutritional intake.
Which food group will be the best source of thiamin? - answer✔grains
The nurse is encouraging an older adult client to spend time outside in the sun to improve
vitamin D intake. The nurse is explains to the client that vitamin D helps in with which of the
following? - answer✔maintaining blood calcium levels.
The nurse knows that vitamin C is known to promote the formation of which of the following? -
answer✔collagen
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The nurse is evaluating a client's over-the-counter list of vitamin supplements. The nurse should
caution the client that megadoses of what vitamin can result in potentially significant health
problems? - answer✔vitamin D
The nurse is teaching a female client who would like to get pregnant that it is important to
consume enough folic acid. How many micrograms of folic acid should this client consume on a
daily basis? - answer✔400
The nurse thinks that a client could benefit from a vitamin supplement. What finding did the
nurse use to make this clinical determination? - answer✔Leaves salad and vegetables uneaten on
meal tray
After learning about vitamin solubility, the students were able to correctly identify fat-soluble
vitamins. Which vitamin(s) did they identify as fat-soluble? Select all that apply. -
answer✔Vitamin A, D,E
A client understands that eating some oils is important to ensure adequate consumption of all
nutrients. Which nutrient is supplied by oils? - answer✔vitamin E
A client is being admitted to the hospital unit with abdominal pain and nausea. During the
assessment, the nurse discovers that the client has been taking supplements in manner in which
the vitamins could result in acting more as drugs. When do vitamins act as drugs in the body? -
answer✔When they are taken in megadoses
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The nurse is encouraging an older adult client to spend time outside in the sun to improve
vitamin D intake. The nurse is explains to the client that vitamin D helps in with which of the
following? - answer✔maintaining blood calcium levels.
The nurse is seeing a client who states, "I do not recognize these ingredients. What is ascorbic
acid?" The nurse explains that ascorbic acid is another name for which of the following
vitamins? - answer✔vitamin C.
The nurse is aware that individuals living in colder climates may not get enough vitamin D.
Which food source can the nurse recommend to these clients? - answer✔egg yolk
The nurse is discussing the differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins with a
group of student nurses. Which of the following should the nurse be sure to include in the
discussion? - answer✔Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
The nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who is 10 weeks pregnant. The nurse needs
to remind the client which of the following supplements is known to be teratogenic in larger
doses? - answer✔vitamin A
The class is discussing food labels. One student points out that a certain vitamin is listed as a
"food coloring." Which vitamin is sometimes used to add color to food? - answer✔beta-carotene
The nurse should correctly explain to a client that the following is a function of vitamin E? -
answer✔It is a primary fat-soluble antioxidant.
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10/11/2024 1:41 PM
Correct response:
The nurse learns that a client eats one meal a day and takes no vitamin supplements. Which
assessment finding suggests to the nurse that the client might be experiencing a vitamin
deficiency? - answer✔Sluggish healing of a leg wound
While instructing on vitamin supplements the client states the intention to not take the
supplements as prescribed. Which is the best response for the nurse to make to this client? -
answer✔"They are essential to life and are needed for regular body processes."
The nurse is teaching a group of clients about the benefits of different types of food. The nurse
points out that eating dark green leafy vegetables can be beneficial to the eyes. Which
phytonutrient is the nurse discussing? - answer✔lutein
The nurse is aware that some vitamins exist in more than one form and have different functions
depending on the chemical composition. Retinoic acid acts as a hormone to regulate growth.
Which vitamin is this? - answer✔vitamin A
A client has asked the nurse how many grams of vitamin C she and her husband should take on a
daily basis. The nurse explains that the recommended amounts are: - answer✔75 mg for women
and 90 mg for men.
The nurse is aware that vitamin D is primarily responsible for maintaining normal blood
concentrations of calcium and which of the following nutrients? - answer✔phosphorus
