Nutrition Unit #3, NURS 155 Questions With Complete
Solutions
24-hour recall Correct Answer Method for assessing nutrition
history.
Absorption Correct Answer The process by which nutrients
from food are taken into the bloodstream or lymph after
digestion.
Achieve Nutritional Balance Correct Answer The patient will
consume adequate nutrients to meet daily caloric and nutritional
needs.
Amino Acids Correct Answer Organic compounds that are the
building blocks of proteins, essential for growth, repair, and
maintenance of body tissues.
Anabolism Correct Answer Building up (constructive) phase.
Anabolism Correct Answer The process of building up
complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy, and
contributing to cell growth and repair.
Anorexia Correct Answer Loss of appetite or inability to eat,
often associated with illness or psychological conditions.
Anorexia Nervosa Correct Answer A serious eating disorder
characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a
distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake.
,Anorexia nervosa Correct Answer Caloric restriction,
excessive exercise.
Anthropometry Correct Answer The study and measurement of
the human body, often used to assess growth, development, and
nutritional status.
Aspiration Correct Answer The inhalation of food, liquid, or
foreign material into the lungs, which can lead to complications
like pneumonia.
Aspiration Prevention Correct Answer The patient will
maintain clear lung sounds, normal respiratory rate, and oxygen
saturation levels during meals.
B Complex Correct Answer Function: Metabolism, nerve
function.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Correct Answer Minimum
energy required to maintain body functions at rest.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Correct Answer The minimum
amount of energy required to maintain basic body functions
while at rest.
Bingeing Correct Answer Consuming large quantities of food
in a short period, often associated with eating disorders.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Correct Answer A measure of body
fat based on weight and height, used to classify individuals as
underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
,Bulimia Nervosa Correct Answer An eating disorder
characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging to
prevent weight gain.
Bulimia nervosa Correct Answer Binge/purge behavior.
Cachexia Correct Answer A condition of physical wasting and
muscle loss, often associated with chronic illnesses like cancer.
Calcium Correct Answer Function: Bone strength.
Carbohydrates Correct Answer Main energy source.
Carbohydrates Correct Answer Organic compounds made of
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that provide energy for the body.
Catabolism Correct Answer Breaking down (destructive)
phase.
Cholesterol Correct Answer A waxy, fat-like substance found
in cells, necessary for hormone production and digestion, but
excessive levels can lead to heart disease.
Chyme Correct Answer A semi-liquid mass of partially
digested food that moves from the stomach to the intestines
during digestion.
Deficient Knowledge Correct Answer Supporting Data: Lack
of understanding about dietary requirements, food choices, or
disease management (e.g., diabetes or hypertension).
, Digestion Correct Answer The process of breaking down food
into smaller components that can be absorbed and used by the
body.
Dysphagia Correct Answer Difficulty or discomfort in
swallowing, often caused by medical conditions or injuries.
Enhance Self-Feeding Ability Correct Answer The patient will
use assistive devices or demonstrate improved self-feeding skills
before discharge.
Enteral Feeding Correct Answer A method of delivering
nutrition directly into the stomach or intestines through a
feeding tube.
Enzymes Correct Answer Proteins that act as catalysts to speed
up chemical reactions in the body, including digestion.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins Correct Answer Vitamins (A, D, E, K)
that dissolve in fat and are stored in the body's fat tissues and
liver.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins Correct Answer Vitamins that dissolve in
fats.
Fats (Lipids) Correct Answer Energy storage, insulation,
vitamin absorption.
Solutions
24-hour recall Correct Answer Method for assessing nutrition
history.
Absorption Correct Answer The process by which nutrients
from food are taken into the bloodstream or lymph after
digestion.
Achieve Nutritional Balance Correct Answer The patient will
consume adequate nutrients to meet daily caloric and nutritional
needs.
Amino Acids Correct Answer Organic compounds that are the
building blocks of proteins, essential for growth, repair, and
maintenance of body tissues.
Anabolism Correct Answer Building up (constructive) phase.
Anabolism Correct Answer The process of building up
complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy, and
contributing to cell growth and repair.
Anorexia Correct Answer Loss of appetite or inability to eat,
often associated with illness or psychological conditions.
Anorexia Nervosa Correct Answer A serious eating disorder
characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a
distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake.
,Anorexia nervosa Correct Answer Caloric restriction,
excessive exercise.
Anthropometry Correct Answer The study and measurement of
the human body, often used to assess growth, development, and
nutritional status.
Aspiration Correct Answer The inhalation of food, liquid, or
foreign material into the lungs, which can lead to complications
like pneumonia.
Aspiration Prevention Correct Answer The patient will
maintain clear lung sounds, normal respiratory rate, and oxygen
saturation levels during meals.
B Complex Correct Answer Function: Metabolism, nerve
function.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Correct Answer Minimum
energy required to maintain body functions at rest.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Correct Answer The minimum
amount of energy required to maintain basic body functions
while at rest.
Bingeing Correct Answer Consuming large quantities of food
in a short period, often associated with eating disorders.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Correct Answer A measure of body
fat based on weight and height, used to classify individuals as
underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
,Bulimia Nervosa Correct Answer An eating disorder
characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging to
prevent weight gain.
Bulimia nervosa Correct Answer Binge/purge behavior.
Cachexia Correct Answer A condition of physical wasting and
muscle loss, often associated with chronic illnesses like cancer.
Calcium Correct Answer Function: Bone strength.
Carbohydrates Correct Answer Main energy source.
Carbohydrates Correct Answer Organic compounds made of
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that provide energy for the body.
Catabolism Correct Answer Breaking down (destructive)
phase.
Cholesterol Correct Answer A waxy, fat-like substance found
in cells, necessary for hormone production and digestion, but
excessive levels can lead to heart disease.
Chyme Correct Answer A semi-liquid mass of partially
digested food that moves from the stomach to the intestines
during digestion.
Deficient Knowledge Correct Answer Supporting Data: Lack
of understanding about dietary requirements, food choices, or
disease management (e.g., diabetes or hypertension).
, Digestion Correct Answer The process of breaking down food
into smaller components that can be absorbed and used by the
body.
Dysphagia Correct Answer Difficulty or discomfort in
swallowing, often caused by medical conditions or injuries.
Enhance Self-Feeding Ability Correct Answer The patient will
use assistive devices or demonstrate improved self-feeding skills
before discharge.
Enteral Feeding Correct Answer A method of delivering
nutrition directly into the stomach or intestines through a
feeding tube.
Enzymes Correct Answer Proteins that act as catalysts to speed
up chemical reactions in the body, including digestion.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins Correct Answer Vitamins (A, D, E, K)
that dissolve in fat and are stored in the body's fat tissues and
liver.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins Correct Answer Vitamins that dissolve in
fats.
Fats (Lipids) Correct Answer Energy storage, insulation,
vitamin absorption.
