Mark Klimek Blue Book Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Name the five/six essential nutrients - Correct answer-carbs, fats, proteins,
vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is - Correct answer-carbs
carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram - Correct answer-4
Sucrose is a sugar found in ____________ and _____________. - Correct answer-
fruits, veggies
Lactose is a sugar found in ? - Correct answer-milk
What is glycogen? - Correct answer-It is a stored formed of glucose/energy
manufactured by the liver
Is glycogen eaten in foods? - Correct answer-NO! It is a stored form of glucose
MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and
_____________. - Correct answer-protein, fat
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,The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________. - Correct
answer-fats
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - Correct answer-9
Fats carry vitamins - Correct answer-A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________. -
Correct answer-protein (second best is Vit C)
Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - Correct answer-4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - Correct answer-False-
they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - Correct answer-True (even bone)
Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total weight? -
Correct answer-50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups - Correct answer-Milk & Cheese, Meat &
Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's total weight? -
Correct answer-70 to 75%
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,An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the ideal weight. -
Correct answer-10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight. - Correct
answer-20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? - Correct
answer-Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? - Correct
answer-No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - Correct answer-
No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - Correct answer-No,
fold the diaper down.
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? - Correct
answer-100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? - Correct answer-Lower body
temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is available?
- Correct answer-Dropping water on inside surface of your forearm.
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, With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant? - Correct answer-Eyes
always
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to inner canthus? - Correct
answer-No, inner to outer
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to
cleanse the area? - Correct answer-No, not until foreskin retracts naturally and
without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is _____________. -
Correct answer-98.6 F
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? - Correct answer-7 to 14
days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide privacy.
(T/F) - Correct answer-False, the primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling.
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F) -
Correct answer-False, it causes damage/bruising
What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? - Correct answer-70%
alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? - Correct answer-#7, facial nerve
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Questions and Answers
Name the five/six essential nutrients - Correct answer-carbs, fats, proteins,
vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is - Correct answer-carbs
carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram - Correct answer-4
Sucrose is a sugar found in ____________ and _____________. - Correct answer-
fruits, veggies
Lactose is a sugar found in ? - Correct answer-milk
What is glycogen? - Correct answer-It is a stored formed of glucose/energy
manufactured by the liver
Is glycogen eaten in foods? - Correct answer-NO! It is a stored form of glucose
MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns ___________ and
_____________. - Correct answer-protein, fat
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,The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ___________. - Correct
answer-fats
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - Correct answer-9
Fats carry vitamins - Correct answer-A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is _____________. -
Correct answer-protein (second best is Vit C)
Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - Correct answer-4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - Correct answer-False-
they are necessary for a body's chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - Correct answer-True (even bone)
Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's total weight? -
Correct answer-50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups - Correct answer-Milk & Cheese, Meat &
Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's total weight? -
Correct answer-70 to 75%
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,An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the ideal weight. -
Correct answer-10
An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal weight. - Correct
answer-20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? - Correct
answer-Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? - Correct
answer-No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - Correct answer-
No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - Correct answer-No,
fold the diaper down.
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? - Correct
answer-100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? - Correct answer-Lower body
temperature during fever.
How should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is available?
- Correct answer-Dropping water on inside surface of your forearm.
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, With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant? - Correct answer-Eyes
always
When cleansing an infant's eye, cleanse from outer to inner canthus? - Correct
answer-No, inner to outer
Should you retract the foreskin of a 5 week old male, uncircumcised infant to
cleanse the area? - Correct answer-No, not until foreskin retracts naturally and
without resistance- then it should be retracted, cleansed and replaced.
When sponge-bathing with tepid water the correct temp is _____________. -
Correct answer-98.6 F
How long does it take for the umbilical stump to fall off? - Correct answer-7 to 14
days
The primary reason why an infant is draped during the bath is to provide privacy.
(T/F) - Correct answer-False, the primary purpose of draping is to prevent chilling.
You may use friction to remove vernix caseosa from an infant's skin. (T/F) -
Correct answer-False, it causes damage/bruising
What solution is commonly used for care of umbilical cord? - Correct answer-70%
alcohol to promote drying (trend is toward soap and water)
What cranial nerve is affected in Bell's Palsy? - Correct answer-#7, facial nerve
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