PNVN 1521-Exam #2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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1. how many amino acids are vital to life and health? 20 amino acid
2. what are the building blocks of each protein? amino acids
3. what is the primary function of a protein? tissue building
4. what is the purpose of protein in our body? supply material for growth
and maintenance
5. what are some foods high in protein? eggs, meat, fish, dairy
6. what is the process of digestion? what kind of action mechanical and chemical
is taken during digestion?
7. what are the 3 gastric secretions? (AEM) acid
enzymes
mucus
8. what are the 2 hormones that stimulate the pan- cholecystokinin (CCK)
creas? secretin
9. what does bile contain? bile salts
10. what are two organs used for digestion? liver and pancreas
11. what are the finger-like projections in the small in- villi
testine called?
12. what system is composed of veins and arteries? the vascular system
13. what provides energy to the body? carbohydrates
14. how is energy lost? through heat
15. what is the term for the effect of food intake? thermic ettect of food
, 16. what is nutrient density? food with a high concentra-
tion of vitamins and minerals
17. give an example of foods that are nutrient dense fruits and vegetables
lean meats
whole grains
fish
18. how is a healthy body weight determined? using BMI
19. what is the normal range for BMI? 18.5-24.9
20. at what number using the BI scale is considered 25
overweight?
21. how does someone maintain a healthy body weight? nutrient dense diet and daily
exercise
22. what are carbohydrates the main source of? energy
23. what is the major function of fats? storing energy
24. when assessing a patient with darker skin can color no
be used as an indicator of systemic conditions?
25. is it easier or harder to assess a patients skin that is harder
a darker skin tone?
26. what areas in the skin are easier to assess in a pa- where the epidermis is thin
tient that has dark skin?
27. where is the epidermis usually thin? lips and mucous membranes
28. if a darker skin patient is complaining of a rash but palpate ettected area
it can not be visibly seen what should the nurse do?
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Answers
1. how many amino acids are vital to life and health? 20 amino acid
2. what are the building blocks of each protein? amino acids
3. what is the primary function of a protein? tissue building
4. what is the purpose of protein in our body? supply material for growth
and maintenance
5. what are some foods high in protein? eggs, meat, fish, dairy
6. what is the process of digestion? what kind of action mechanical and chemical
is taken during digestion?
7. what are the 3 gastric secretions? (AEM) acid
enzymes
mucus
8. what are the 2 hormones that stimulate the pan- cholecystokinin (CCK)
creas? secretin
9. what does bile contain? bile salts
10. what are two organs used for digestion? liver and pancreas
11. what are the finger-like projections in the small in- villi
testine called?
12. what system is composed of veins and arteries? the vascular system
13. what provides energy to the body? carbohydrates
14. how is energy lost? through heat
15. what is the term for the effect of food intake? thermic ettect of food
, 16. what is nutrient density? food with a high concentra-
tion of vitamins and minerals
17. give an example of foods that are nutrient dense fruits and vegetables
lean meats
whole grains
fish
18. how is a healthy body weight determined? using BMI
19. what is the normal range for BMI? 18.5-24.9
20. at what number using the BI scale is considered 25
overweight?
21. how does someone maintain a healthy body weight? nutrient dense diet and daily
exercise
22. what are carbohydrates the main source of? energy
23. what is the major function of fats? storing energy
24. when assessing a patient with darker skin can color no
be used as an indicator of systemic conditions?
25. is it easier or harder to assess a patients skin that is harder
a darker skin tone?
26. what areas in the skin are easier to assess in a pa- where the epidermis is thin
tient that has dark skin?
27. where is the epidermis usually thin? lips and mucous membranes
28. if a darker skin patient is complaining of a rash but palpate ettected area
it can not be visibly seen what should the nurse do?
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