Exam 1 NURS 3100 UConn 2025
Questions and Answers
A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable
to be out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included? - ANSWER-
2 Large, Poached Eggs
A nurse is reviewing dietary recommendations with a group of clients at a health
fair. Which of the following info should the nurse include? - ANSWER-make
protein 10-35% of total calories each day
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse
should include which of the following foods is a major source of magnesium? -
ANSWER-Tuna
A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of
the following is a non-heme source of iron? - ANSWER-dried Beans
A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a
group of clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency
of vitamin c? - ANSWER-Scurvy and Bleeding Gums
Which of the following are true regarding generic drugs? - ANSWER-May have
several brand names
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,have the same chemical composition as brand
Are usually less expensive than brand drugs
Primary care providers should not prescribe contraindicated drugs because of their
potential for the following? - ANSWER-Serious Adverse reactions
Agonist on a receptor - ANSWER-Activates the receptor
A client with a nut allergy comes to the ER in anaphylactic shock, what actions do
u take? - ANSWER-initiate oxygen
administer epinephrine to increase BP
give diphenhydramine to stop histamine release
maintain an open airway
When one drug reduces the effect of another, this interaction is called - ANSWER-
Antagonistic effect
When one drug increases the action or the effect of another drug - ANSWER-
Synergist effect
The charge nurse should inform the class that which of the following factors
increase BMR? - ANSWER-Puberty
Lactation
Prolonged Stress
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, A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine
provider's visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? -
ANSWER-The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen
Which of the following medications increases the body's rate of metabolism? -
ANSWER-Levothyroxine
A school nurse is teaching a high school health class about the possible causes of a
negative nitrogen balance. Which of the following causes should the nurse include
in the teaching? - ANSWER-malnutrition
Illness
Trauma
the nurse should identify which of the following client's BMI as overweight? -
ANSWER-27
(anything above 30 is obese, above 25 overweight)
Which of the following clinical findings are suggestive of malnutrition? -
ANSWER-dry hair
impaired coordination
weak hand grips
poor wound healing
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Questions and Answers
A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable
to be out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included? - ANSWER-
2 Large, Poached Eggs
A nurse is reviewing dietary recommendations with a group of clients at a health
fair. Which of the following info should the nurse include? - ANSWER-make
protein 10-35% of total calories each day
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse
should include which of the following foods is a major source of magnesium? -
ANSWER-Tuna
A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of
the following is a non-heme source of iron? - ANSWER-dried Beans
A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a
group of clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency
of vitamin c? - ANSWER-Scurvy and Bleeding Gums
Which of the following are true regarding generic drugs? - ANSWER-May have
several brand names
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,have the same chemical composition as brand
Are usually less expensive than brand drugs
Primary care providers should not prescribe contraindicated drugs because of their
potential for the following? - ANSWER-Serious Adverse reactions
Agonist on a receptor - ANSWER-Activates the receptor
A client with a nut allergy comes to the ER in anaphylactic shock, what actions do
u take? - ANSWER-initiate oxygen
administer epinephrine to increase BP
give diphenhydramine to stop histamine release
maintain an open airway
When one drug reduces the effect of another, this interaction is called - ANSWER-
Antagonistic effect
When one drug increases the action or the effect of another drug - ANSWER-
Synergist effect
The charge nurse should inform the class that which of the following factors
increase BMR? - ANSWER-Puberty
Lactation
Prolonged Stress
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, A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine
provider's visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? -
ANSWER-The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen
Which of the following medications increases the body's rate of metabolism? -
ANSWER-Levothyroxine
A school nurse is teaching a high school health class about the possible causes of a
negative nitrogen balance. Which of the following causes should the nurse include
in the teaching? - ANSWER-malnutrition
Illness
Trauma
the nurse should identify which of the following client's BMI as overweight? -
ANSWER-27
(anything above 30 is obese, above 25 overweight)
Which of the following clinical findings are suggestive of malnutrition? -
ANSWER-dry hair
impaired coordination
weak hand grips
poor wound healing
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