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1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who D. Potatoes
has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal re- flux
disease. Which of the following foods or bev- erages
should the nurse recommend to minimize heartburn?
a. Orange Juice
b. Decaffeinated Coffee
c. Peppermint
d. Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing to teach a group of clients about b. Calcium
Vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the
teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
a. Phosphorus
b. Calcium
c. Chloride
d. Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index D. Weight loss of 2.7 kg
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional coun- seling,
which of the following evaluation findings in- dicates the
plan of care was followed?
a. BMI of 25
b. Weight gain of 1.8 kg
c. BMI of 33
d. Weight loss of 2.7 kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary
laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal b. Spaghetti with tomato
choices should the nurse request for the client? sauce
a. Turkey and cheese sandwich
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b. Spaghetti with tomato sauce
c. Pork chop and applesauce
d. Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse in a long-term care facility is developing D. Otter finder foods at
strategies to promote increased food intake for an older mealtime
adult client. Which of the following interven- tions
should the nurse implement?
a. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's ap- petite
b. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day
c. Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
d. Offer finder foods at mealtime
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should
D. A client who has colon
Plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which cancer and will undergo a
Of the following clients? Hemicolectomy.
a. A client who is postoperative following a laminec-
tomy and is receiving IV PCA
b. A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his
family
c. A client who has COPD and is going home with
oxygen
d. A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a
hemicolectomy.
7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a
client who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet. The D. Vitamin B12
nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication
of which of the following dietary deficien- cies?
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a. Iron
b. Riboflavin
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin B12
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is hav- ing a. Eat small portions of the
difficulty losing weight. Which of the following high-calorie foods first.
responses by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
b. Set a goal and you will be able to attain it
c. It is helpful to self-monitor your eating
d. Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food C. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
a. 1 cup grapes
b. 1 cup shredded lettuce
c. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
d. 1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who
b. This means that I will
Has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gesta- have diabetes for the rest of
Tion. Which of the following statements made by the My life.
client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. This does not mean that my baby will have this
disease.
b. This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my
life. C. If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-
diet soda d. Being obese might be one reason whyi
developed diabetes
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11. . A nurse is planning care for a client who has ascites d. Limit sodium to 2000 mg
Secondary to liver disease. Which of the following Or less per day
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
a. Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of to- tal
calories. B. Restrict protein intake to less than
0.8g/kg/day.
c. Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%
d. Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day
12. A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who b. Provide low-fat carbohy- has
nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of the drates with meals following
strategies should the nurse recommend?
a. Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated
b. Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals
c. Limit fluid intake between meals
d. Serve hot foods at mealtime
13. A nurse is discussing denture care with the partner of c. Wrap gloved fingers with a client
who is unable to perform oral hygiene. Which gauze to remove dentures. Of the
following should be included in the discussion?
a. Floss dentures as part of daily cleaning
b. Wipe dentures before storing them in a dry con-
tainer at night.
c. Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove den-
tures.
d. Use a washcloth to clean the denture surfaces
14. A nurse is caring for a 30-month-old toddler and is D. Cheese
preparing a nutritional snack. Which of the following
foods is appropriate for the nurse to offer the tod- dler?
1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who D. Potatoes
has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal re- flux
disease. Which of the following foods or bev- erages
should the nurse recommend to minimize heartburn?
a. Orange Juice
b. Decaffeinated Coffee
c. Peppermint
d. Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing to teach a group of clients about b. Calcium
Vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the
teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
a. Phosphorus
b. Calcium
c. Chloride
d. Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index D. Weight loss of 2.7 kg
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional coun- seling,
which of the following evaluation findings in- dicates the
plan of care was followed?
a. BMI of 25
b. Weight gain of 1.8 kg
c. BMI of 33
d. Weight loss of 2.7 kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary
laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal b. Spaghetti with tomato
choices should the nurse request for the client? sauce
a. Turkey and cheese sandwich
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b. Spaghetti with tomato sauce
c. Pork chop and applesauce
d. Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse in a long-term care facility is developing D. Otter finder foods at
strategies to promote increased food intake for an older mealtime
adult client. Which of the following interven- tions
should the nurse implement?
a. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's ap- petite
b. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day
c. Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
d. Offer finder foods at mealtime
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should
D. A client who has colon
Plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which cancer and will undergo a
Of the following clients? Hemicolectomy.
a. A client who is postoperative following a laminec-
tomy and is receiving IV PCA
b. A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his
family
c. A client who has COPD and is going home with
oxygen
d. A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a
hemicolectomy.
7. A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a
client who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet. The D. Vitamin B12
nurse should identify this manifestation as an indication
of which of the following dietary deficien- cies?
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a. Iron
b. Riboflavin
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin B12
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is hav- ing a. Eat small portions of the
difficulty losing weight. Which of the following high-calorie foods first.
responses by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
b. Set a goal and you will be able to attain it
c. It is helpful to self-monitor your eating
d. Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food C. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
a. 1 cup grapes
b. 1 cup shredded lettuce
c. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
d. 1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who
b. This means that I will
Has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gesta- have diabetes for the rest of
Tion. Which of the following statements made by the My life.
client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. This does not mean that my baby will have this
disease.
b. This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my
life. C. If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-
diet soda d. Being obese might be one reason whyi
developed diabetes
, CMS NUTRITION
11. . A nurse is planning care for a client who has ascites d. Limit sodium to 2000 mg
Secondary to liver disease. Which of the following Or less per day
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
a. Reduce complex carbohydrates to 30% of to- tal
calories. B. Restrict protein intake to less than
0.8g/kg/day.
c. Decrease daily caloric intake by 20%
d. Limit sodium to 2000 mg or less per day
12. A nurse is planning eating strategies with a client who b. Provide low-fat carbohy- has
nausea from equilibrium imbalance. Which of the drates with meals following
strategies should the nurse recommend?
a. Encourage the client to eat even if nauseated
b. Provide low-fat carbohydrates with meals
c. Limit fluid intake between meals
d. Serve hot foods at mealtime
13. A nurse is discussing denture care with the partner of c. Wrap gloved fingers with a client
who is unable to perform oral hygiene. Which gauze to remove dentures. Of the
following should be included in the discussion?
a. Floss dentures as part of daily cleaning
b. Wipe dentures before storing them in a dry con-
tainer at night.
c. Wrap gloved fingers with gauze to remove den-
tures.
d. Use a washcloth to clean the denture surfaces
14. A nurse is caring for a 30-month-old toddler and is D. Cheese
preparing a nutritional snack. Which of the following
foods is appropriate for the nurse to offer the tod- dler?
