Galen Nursing 155 Test 2 Questions and Complete Rationales Graded A+

Galen Nursing 155 Test 2 Questions and
Complete Rationales Graded A+
Vitamin A - Answer: Fat soluble,*Function* Night and color vision; maintain healthy skin and mucous
membranes. *Food Sources* Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, mango, fish liver oil, liver, butter,
cream, egg yolks, yellow fruit, green leafy vegetables (orange stuff...)



Vitamin D"sunshine vitamin" - Answer: Fat soluble,*Function* enhances absorption of calcium. *food
sources* fish liver oil, fish, fortified milk, sunlight exposure (10 min daily)



Vitamin E - Answer: Fat soluble, *Function* Antioxidant, protection of red blood cells, skin..*food
sources* vegetable oils, nuts, milk, eggs, muscle meats, fish, wheat and rice germ green leafy
vegetables.



Vitamin K - Answer: Fat soluble, ANECDOTE FOR COUMADIN *Functions* blood clotting *Food sources*
Green leafy vegetables, liver



Thiamin (B1) - Answer: Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism *food sources* whole grain,
enriched cereals, beef, pork, liver, peas, beans, nuts



Riboflavin (B2) - Answer: Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism , antioxidant *Food sources*
milk, cheese, eggs, green vegetables, whole grain, bread, organ meats, poultry, fish



Niacin (B3) - Answer: Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism for energy production. *food
sources* enriched breads and cereals, chicken, tuna, liver, peanuts, dairy products, fish



Pyridoxine (B6) - Answer: Water soluble *function* protein metabolism, red blood cell production *food
sources* meats, poultry, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products, enriched cereals, corn



Folacin (folate) (folic acid) - Answer: *function* Neurotransmitter synthesis

Dna synthesis (spinabifida,-neuro defects in babies) *food sources*green leafy vegetables, asparagus,
liver, yeast, eggs, beans, fruits, enriched cereals

, Cyanocobalamin (B12) - Answer: water soluble *function* metabolic reaction (energy) *food sources*
dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, liver, milk, cheese, eggs



Vitamin C - Answer: Water soluble *function* wound healing, immune function *food sources*citrus
fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, green vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli



Calcium (Ca) - Answer: *function* bone and teeth formation , nerve and muscle contraction, heart
action *food sources* dairy products, sardines, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, whole grains, egg yolks,
legumes, nuts



Magnesium (Mg) - Answer: *function* nerve and muscle function, cardiac function. *food sources*
whole grains, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables, lima beans, broccoli, squash, potatoes



Phosphorus (P) - Answer: *function* bone and teeth strength *food sources*dairy products, beef, pork,
beans, sardines, eggs, chicken, wheat, bran, chocolate



Potassium (K) - Answer: *Function* regulation of heart contraction, nerve impulse, acid base balance
*food sources* fruits (apricots, bananas, figs, oranges, dates), any vegetables, meats, potatoes,
avocados, legumes, milk, shellfish



Sodium (Na) - Answer: *Function* Water balance *food sources* table salt, meat, eggs, baking powder,
baking soda, celery, spinach, carrots, beets, canned products, milk, cheese



Flouride - Answer: *function* prevention of dental caries *food sources* fluorinated water, toothpaste,
fish, tea



Iodine - Answer: *function* thyroid function *food sources* iodized salt, salt water fish, dairy products,
enriched bread



Iron - Answer: *function* synthesis of hemoglobin *food sources* meats, eggs, spinach, seafood,
broccoli, peas, bran, enriched breads and cereals