EDAPT: Nutrition and the Lifespan
A nurse is doing a presentation on foodborne illnesses. Which people should the nurse highlight as being
high risk? Select all that apply. - Answer-Children under 5 years of age
Pregnant women
Adults aged 65 and older
People with weakened immune systems
Tom (pronouns: he/him/his) is 55 years old and has a disability caused by a work accident. He depends
on the local food bank for his food due to lack of income. Which program supports distribution of food
at no cost? - Answer-The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
During a physical assessment, the nurse measures a 16-year-old girl's weight and height. The girl has a
body mass index (BMI) of 30.9, placing her BMI-for-age at the 97th percentile for girls aged 16 years.
How would the nurse document the findings? - Answer-Obese
A family attended a picnic and all members acquired a foodborne illness. They have moderate diarrhea.
Which family member should the nurse be most concerned about? - Answer-The 2-year-old toddler
A nurse is teaching a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 about limiting added sugars. The nurse
develops a list of foods containing added sugars. Which food items should be included on the list? Select
all that apply. - Answer-Flavored yogurt
Sweetened cereal
Honey granola
Which facts are true regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply. - Answer-It is estimated
that over one-third of adults are prediabetic.
, It can be prevented through diet and exercise.
Children and adolescents are getting type 2 diabetes in greater numbers.
It can lead to kidney failure, vision loss, and decreased circulation.
A home care nurse is watching a caregiver prepare dinner for their 10-month-old. Which food should
the nurse stop the caregiver from feeding the child due to a potential choking hazard? - Answer-Cooked
corn kernels
A nurse is educating a client about iron-rich foods. Which food would the nurse encourage a caregiver to
offer a child with iron-deficiency anemia? - Answer-Potatoes, green vegetables, and beef
Chad (pronouns: he/him/his) is a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic at the age of 35. Which action should
the nurse encourage based on the Healthy People 2030 objectives? - Answer-Formal diabetes education
Karen (pronouns: she/her/hers) is 75 years old and the only income she has is social security. She admits
to having issues with affording healthy food. Which intervention should the nurse utilize to help Karen? -
Answer-Educate her about government food programs.
A child was admitted to the pediatric unit for acute lead poisoning. The nurse collected data from the
caregivers regarding possible lead exposure. Which scenario most likely caused the child's lead
poisoning? - Answer-The child plays with numerous old, collectible toys.
A nurse is picking up their toddler from daycare at lunchtime. The nurse should be concerned about
possible food asphyxiation for a child eating which food? - Answer-Large pieces of raw vegetables
A nurse is doing a presentation on foodborne illnesses. Which people should the nurse highlight as being
high risk? Select all that apply. - Answer-Children under 5 years of age
Pregnant women
Adults aged 65 and older
People with weakened immune systems
Tom (pronouns: he/him/his) is 55 years old and has a disability caused by a work accident. He depends
on the local food bank for his food due to lack of income. Which program supports distribution of food
at no cost? - Answer-The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
During a physical assessment, the nurse measures a 16-year-old girl's weight and height. The girl has a
body mass index (BMI) of 30.9, placing her BMI-for-age at the 97th percentile for girls aged 16 years.
How would the nurse document the findings? - Answer-Obese
A family attended a picnic and all members acquired a foodborne illness. They have moderate diarrhea.
Which family member should the nurse be most concerned about? - Answer-The 2-year-old toddler
A nurse is teaching a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 about limiting added sugars. The nurse
develops a list of foods containing added sugars. Which food items should be included on the list? Select
all that apply. - Answer-Flavored yogurt
Sweetened cereal
Honey granola
Which facts are true regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply. - Answer-It is estimated
that over one-third of adults are prediabetic.
, It can be prevented through diet and exercise.
Children and adolescents are getting type 2 diabetes in greater numbers.
It can lead to kidney failure, vision loss, and decreased circulation.
A home care nurse is watching a caregiver prepare dinner for their 10-month-old. Which food should
the nurse stop the caregiver from feeding the child due to a potential choking hazard? - Answer-Cooked
corn kernels
A nurse is educating a client about iron-rich foods. Which food would the nurse encourage a caregiver to
offer a child with iron-deficiency anemia? - Answer-Potatoes, green vegetables, and beef
Chad (pronouns: he/him/his) is a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic at the age of 35. Which action should
the nurse encourage based on the Healthy People 2030 objectives? - Answer-Formal diabetes education
Karen (pronouns: she/her/hers) is 75 years old and the only income she has is social security. She admits
to having issues with affording healthy food. Which intervention should the nurse utilize to help Karen? -
Answer-Educate her about government food programs.
A child was admitted to the pediatric unit for acute lead poisoning. The nurse collected data from the
caregivers regarding possible lead exposure. Which scenario most likely caused the child's lead
poisoning? - Answer-The child plays with numerous old, collectible toys.
A nurse is picking up their toddler from daycare at lunchtime. The nurse should be concerned about
possible food asphyxiation for a child eating which food? - Answer-Large pieces of raw vegetables
