Nutrition WGU EAQ questions with verified answers
... which hormone is likely inhibited during the mother's pumping sessions
Ans✓✓✓-oxytocin
a 10 month old infant has been having dirrhea for the past few days. the infants
parents call the health provider and ask what to give to eat or drink. the child is
mostly breastfeeding along with solid foods being introduced. which food would
be recommended Ans✓✓✓-breast milk
a 45 year old adult who is having difficulty keeping weight off asks the nurse at
the primary care providers office why it is difficult to keep weight off and stay
toned despite 50 minutes of moderate intensity activity 3 times a week. which
response by the nurse provides the best explanation to the client Ans✓✓✓-afer
age 30, cell metabolism is reduced and body composition changes, so you will
need twice as much exercise
A clinician is measuring an athlete's basal energy expenditure (BEE) before a
sporting event Which method does the clinician use for high degree of accuracy
Ans✓✓✓-ventilated blood
A clinician is measuring an athlete's basal energy expenditure (BEE) Which factor
should the clinician consider that contributes more to BEE Ans✓✓✓-lean body
mass
a defieciency of which substance causes an intolerance to milk or dairy products
Ans✓✓✓-lactase
,a new nursing assistant is helping residents in the dining room. which
recommendation would be supervising nurse make to help encourage the
resident to eat Ans✓✓✓-identify each food being offered to the resident
a nurse discusses calcium intake with a parent at a child's well visit. Which factor
is associated with peak bone mass as an adult Ans✓✓✓-genetics
the in utero enviroment
ample supply of vitamin D before puberty
a nurse discusses growth patterns of infants and children with a new mother.
During which two stages is growth the greatest Ans✓✓✓-the first 6 months of
life and the onset of puberty
a nurse is planning a high protein meal for a lacto-vegetarian what selction is
most appropriate Ans✓✓✓-yogurt
A nurse is preparing an educational program on food labels? On what is the
nutritional info on a food label based? Ans✓✓✓-Daily Values
a nurse is teaching a group of expectant parents about infant nutrition. Which
eduction point would the nurse make about nutritional saftey? Ans✓✓✓--
supplement with vitamin D drops if breastfeeding
- avoid giving water before 6 months of age
- avoid giving honey to an infant younger than 12 months
a nurse provides nutrition and growth information to parents at 6 year old child's
well visit. Which description matches this child's nutrition pattern and growth
based on age? Ans✓✓✓-slow and irregular physical growth is typical
,a nurse teaches a new mother how to safely and properly feed her infant. Which
teaching point would the nurse make about safely feeding the infant formula?
Ans✓✓✓-allow milk to fill the nipple while feeding
a patient states to the nurse, "I eat plenty of whole grains and fruits to prevent
cardiovascular disease, so I don't need a lot of vegetables." which statement
regarding the patient is accurate? Ans✓✓✓-veggies should be added to obtain
phytonutrients that some grains and fruit do not contain
a pregnant women is advised to avoid food containing high levels of mercury
which food should the woman avoid completely Ans✓✓✓-swordfish
a preterm infant consumes breast milk from a milk bank is exposed to which risk
Ans✓✓✓-necrotizing entercolitis
a tablespoon of which has the greatest amount of trans fat Ans✓✓✓-magerine
adolescence have an increased need for calcium to develop bone mass which
calcium requirement should the nurse include in the adolescent's plan of care
Ans✓✓✓-1300 mg/day
after taking a health history and consulting the dietary reference intake (DRI) for a
62 year old patient, which recommendation may be indicated as a result of a
decrease in gastric acid production related to the aging process Ans✓✓✓-vitamin
B12 supplements
, an adolescent asks the nurse if taking calcium supplement instead of eating and
drinking sources is sufficient. Which is the best response?
Ans✓✓✓-"Supplemental calcium does not contribute as much to bone density as
does dietary calcium."
an adolescnet has a body mass index (BMI) of more than 30. which health
concern would the nurse discuss with the adolescent and parents Ans✓✓✓-
hypertension
type 2 diabetes
hyperlipidemia
an adult client began a cardiovasucalar exercise program. which macronutrient
will the clients body utilize for aerobic metabolism Ans✓✓✓-fat
protein
carbohydrate
an infant born 35 weeks 4 days and weighs 5lbs and 2 oz. Which characteristic of
prematurity alerts the nurse that nutrition requirements will vary for this infant
Ans✓✓✓-poorly calcified bones
absecne of suck reflex
limited digestion ability
lack of subcananeous fat
lack of metabolic enzymes
an older adutl client admitted to the nursing home recieves a screening score of 7
points on the mini nutrional assessment (MNA) what is the nurses priority action
Ans✓✓✓-notify the health care provider
... which hormone is likely inhibited during the mother's pumping sessions
Ans✓✓✓-oxytocin
a 10 month old infant has been having dirrhea for the past few days. the infants
parents call the health provider and ask what to give to eat or drink. the child is
mostly breastfeeding along with solid foods being introduced. which food would
be recommended Ans✓✓✓-breast milk
a 45 year old adult who is having difficulty keeping weight off asks the nurse at
the primary care providers office why it is difficult to keep weight off and stay
toned despite 50 minutes of moderate intensity activity 3 times a week. which
response by the nurse provides the best explanation to the client Ans✓✓✓-afer
age 30, cell metabolism is reduced and body composition changes, so you will
need twice as much exercise
A clinician is measuring an athlete's basal energy expenditure (BEE) before a
sporting event Which method does the clinician use for high degree of accuracy
Ans✓✓✓-ventilated blood
A clinician is measuring an athlete's basal energy expenditure (BEE) Which factor
should the clinician consider that contributes more to BEE Ans✓✓✓-lean body
mass
a defieciency of which substance causes an intolerance to milk or dairy products
Ans✓✓✓-lactase
,a new nursing assistant is helping residents in the dining room. which
recommendation would be supervising nurse make to help encourage the
resident to eat Ans✓✓✓-identify each food being offered to the resident
a nurse discusses calcium intake with a parent at a child's well visit. Which factor
is associated with peak bone mass as an adult Ans✓✓✓-genetics
the in utero enviroment
ample supply of vitamin D before puberty
a nurse discusses growth patterns of infants and children with a new mother.
During which two stages is growth the greatest Ans✓✓✓-the first 6 months of
life and the onset of puberty
a nurse is planning a high protein meal for a lacto-vegetarian what selction is
most appropriate Ans✓✓✓-yogurt
A nurse is preparing an educational program on food labels? On what is the
nutritional info on a food label based? Ans✓✓✓-Daily Values
a nurse is teaching a group of expectant parents about infant nutrition. Which
eduction point would the nurse make about nutritional saftey? Ans✓✓✓--
supplement with vitamin D drops if breastfeeding
- avoid giving water before 6 months of age
- avoid giving honey to an infant younger than 12 months
a nurse provides nutrition and growth information to parents at 6 year old child's
well visit. Which description matches this child's nutrition pattern and growth
based on age? Ans✓✓✓-slow and irregular physical growth is typical
,a nurse teaches a new mother how to safely and properly feed her infant. Which
teaching point would the nurse make about safely feeding the infant formula?
Ans✓✓✓-allow milk to fill the nipple while feeding
a patient states to the nurse, "I eat plenty of whole grains and fruits to prevent
cardiovascular disease, so I don't need a lot of vegetables." which statement
regarding the patient is accurate? Ans✓✓✓-veggies should be added to obtain
phytonutrients that some grains and fruit do not contain
a pregnant women is advised to avoid food containing high levels of mercury
which food should the woman avoid completely Ans✓✓✓-swordfish
a preterm infant consumes breast milk from a milk bank is exposed to which risk
Ans✓✓✓-necrotizing entercolitis
a tablespoon of which has the greatest amount of trans fat Ans✓✓✓-magerine
adolescence have an increased need for calcium to develop bone mass which
calcium requirement should the nurse include in the adolescent's plan of care
Ans✓✓✓-1300 mg/day
after taking a health history and consulting the dietary reference intake (DRI) for a
62 year old patient, which recommendation may be indicated as a result of a
decrease in gastric acid production related to the aging process Ans✓✓✓-vitamin
B12 supplements
, an adolescent asks the nurse if taking calcium supplement instead of eating and
drinking sources is sufficient. Which is the best response?
Ans✓✓✓-"Supplemental calcium does not contribute as much to bone density as
does dietary calcium."
an adolescnet has a body mass index (BMI) of more than 30. which health
concern would the nurse discuss with the adolescent and parents Ans✓✓✓-
hypertension
type 2 diabetes
hyperlipidemia
an adult client began a cardiovasucalar exercise program. which macronutrient
will the clients body utilize for aerobic metabolism Ans✓✓✓-fat
protein
carbohydrate
an infant born 35 weeks 4 days and weighs 5lbs and 2 oz. Which characteristic of
prematurity alerts the nurse that nutrition requirements will vary for this infant
Ans✓✓✓-poorly calcified bones
absecne of suck reflex
limited digestion ability
lack of subcananeous fat
lack of metabolic enzymes
an older adutl client admitted to the nursing home recieves a screening score of 7
points on the mini nutrional assessment (MNA) what is the nurses priority action
Ans✓✓✓-notify the health care provider
