with 143 complete solutions.
Rasmussen NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 2
with 143 complete solutions.
A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of the following vitamins increases the
absorption of iron? - ANSWER Vitamin C
A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the majority of potassium
located in the body? - ANSWER Intracellular fluid (within cells)
Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin? - ANSWER Thiamin or
Vitamin B-1
False claims regarding certain food, supplements, or medicines can be dangerous. What is one of the
greatest dangers to individuals practicing unfounded nutritional habits? - ANSWER Appropriate medical
interventions may be delayed
In recent years there have been several reports of major food infection outbreaks. Which bacterium
causes an infection after the consumption of raw or uncooked ground beef? - ANSWER E. Coli
In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed within how many hours
following admission? - ANSWER 24
Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function? - ANSWER Oxygen transport
Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements. Select the item that lists two of the trace
elements. - ANSWER Iron and zinc
Most Americans consume more than the recommended 1500 mg of sodium. What is the major source
of sodium in the United States? - ANSWER Processed foods
, Rasmussen NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 2
with 143 complete solutions.
Waist circumference is used to classify overweight and obesity as well as to estimate disease risk. What
waist circumference indicates that a client is at risk for disease?` - ANSWER This risk goes up with a waist
size that is greater than 35 inches (88cm) for women or greater than 40 inches (102 cm) for men.
What fat soluble vitamin is associated with synthesis of blood clotting factors in the liver? - ANSWER
Vitamin K
During pregnancy it is important that there be an adequate supply of glucose to meet maternal and fetal
requirements. How many g/day of carbohydrate is recommended? - ANSWER minimum of 175 grams'
day.
Which of the following personal habits should be discouraged during pregnancy? - ANSWER Alcohol,
cigarettes, and drugs.
What is the primary defense to prevent contracting or spreading food borne illness? - ANSWER Hand
washing
What is considered a normal Body Mass Index (BMI)? - ANSWER 18.5-24.9%
What do nutritional and medical authorities agree is the optimal single food for an infant during the first
6 to 7 months of life - ANSWER Breast milk
Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that affect the balance of
body water. - ANSWER Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Aldosterone
The ability of the eye to adapt to changes in light depends of the light-sensitive pigment, located on the
rods of the retina. Normal rhodopsin cannot be formed when what vitamin is deficient in a person? -
ANSWER Vitamin A
What federal agency is responsible for food health claims, food and drug education, false advertising
and review of food labels - ANSWER FDA