NURS 210 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Macronutrients - ANS carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Micronutrients - ANS vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrates - ANS Convert to glucose, excess intake converts to glycogen, fat
Lipids - ANS Secondary source of energy, storage form of excess energy
What are the fat soluble vitamins - ANS A, D, E, K (these are stored in body)
What are the water soluble vitamins? - ANS B and C
Where in the GI tract are nutrients absorbed? - ANS Small intestine
Where in the GI tract is fluid absorbed? - ANS Colon
Risks of undernutrition in children - ANS RF infection, slower development/growth, failure to
thrive, learning disabilities
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,RF for poor nutrition - ANS Chronic illness, poor, older, hospitalized, eating disorder, alcohol
abuse
Modifiable risk factors for nutrition - ANS food choice, portion size, and nutritional intake
How to assess nutritional status - ANS Anthropometry (height and weight, BMI, skinfolds),
mini nutritional assessment
Labs: lipids, CBC, glucose, albumin, protein, electrolytes, H and H
T or F: families are the cause of eating disorders - ANS F- enabler, not cause
RF anorexia - ANS Caucasian, teen
S/S of anorexia - ANS Brittle hair/nails, dry and yellow skin, lanugo, hypothermia, low pulse
and BP, HF, osteoporosis
S/S of bulimia - ANS bingeing and purging, excessive exercise, menstrual irregularities,
stomach pain, sore throat, scars on fingers, damage to teeth, electrolyte disturbance, bloating
RF of bulimia - ANS Thin body ideal, childhood abuse, childhood obesity, early pubertal
maturation
Diagnostics for anorexia - ANS Albumin, protein, electrolytes, bone density, ECG,
kidney/thyroid/liver test, urinalysis
Diagnostics for bulimia - ANS Dental assessment, physical exam, electrolytes, dehydration
Pharm for anorexia - ANS Antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers
Pharm for bulimia - ANS Fluoxetine- decreases binge/purges
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,Olanzapine
Therapy for anorexia - ANS individual/group/family therapy
Therapy for bulimia/binge eating - ANS CBT
Admission criteria for eating disorder - ANS Immediate risk, <75% ideal body weight, ongoing
weight loss despite intensive management, hemodynamic instability, CV risk, electrolyte
abnormalities, risk of harm to self or others
Interventions for eating disorders - ANS Decrease exposure to stress, limit caffeine and
stimulants, teach self-soothing, eliminate drugs and alcohol, increase social/familial
connectedness, monitor I and O and for fluid overload, limit activity and energy expenditure,
avoid rapid weight gain, encourage diminished focus on weight
RF for addiction - ANS Homelessness, early aggressive behavior, lack of parental supervision,
drug availability, poverty, family hx, burnout, mood disorders, stress
S/S of addiction - ANS Fatigue, insomnia, HA, anorexia, sexual dysfunction, change in mood,
weight loss, vague physical complaints
Panic value level for blood alcohol level - ANS >0.4
S/S of alcohol withdrawal - ANS Anxiety, sweats, flushing, irritability, inc. BP and pulse,
sleepless, confusion, seizures, respiratory arrest
Thiamine for alcohol withdrawal - ANS Alcohol inhibits absorption of B1
Chlordiazepoxide + other benzos for alcohol withdrawal - ANS Suppress withdrawal
symptoms occurring from CNS excitement
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, Clonidine for opiate withdrawal - ANS Does not reduce cravings, symptomatic and supportive
treatment
Methadone for opiate withdrawal - ANS Replacement therapy, prioritize adherence to
therapy
Naltrexone - ANS Used for narcotic and alcohol dependence
Disulfiram for alcholism - ANS Inhibits breakdown of alcohol, causes N/V, HA, flushing
CAGE questionnaire - ANS cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
The home health nurse visits a client at home and determines that the client is dependent on
drugs. During the assessment, which action would the nurse take to plan appropriate nursing
care?
1. Ask the client why they started taking illegal drugs.
2. Ask the client about the amount of drug use and its effect.
3. Ask the client how long they thought that they could take drugs without someone finding
out.
4. Not ask any questions for fear that the client is in denial and will throw the nurse out of the
home - ANS 2. Ask the client about the amount of drug use and its effect.
2. Which interventions are most appropriate for caring for a client in alcohol withdrawal? Select
all that apply.
1. Monitor vital signs.
2. Provide a safe environment.
3. Address hallucinations therapeutically.
4. Provide stimulation in the environment.
5. Provide reality orientation as appropriate.
6. Maintain NPO (nothing by mouth) status. - ANS 1, 2, 3, 5
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Macronutrients - ANS carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Micronutrients - ANS vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrates - ANS Convert to glucose, excess intake converts to glycogen, fat
Lipids - ANS Secondary source of energy, storage form of excess energy
What are the fat soluble vitamins - ANS A, D, E, K (these are stored in body)
What are the water soluble vitamins? - ANS B and C
Where in the GI tract are nutrients absorbed? - ANS Small intestine
Where in the GI tract is fluid absorbed? - ANS Colon
Risks of undernutrition in children - ANS RF infection, slower development/growth, failure to
thrive, learning disabilities
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,RF for poor nutrition - ANS Chronic illness, poor, older, hospitalized, eating disorder, alcohol
abuse
Modifiable risk factors for nutrition - ANS food choice, portion size, and nutritional intake
How to assess nutritional status - ANS Anthropometry (height and weight, BMI, skinfolds),
mini nutritional assessment
Labs: lipids, CBC, glucose, albumin, protein, electrolytes, H and H
T or F: families are the cause of eating disorders - ANS F- enabler, not cause
RF anorexia - ANS Caucasian, teen
S/S of anorexia - ANS Brittle hair/nails, dry and yellow skin, lanugo, hypothermia, low pulse
and BP, HF, osteoporosis
S/S of bulimia - ANS bingeing and purging, excessive exercise, menstrual irregularities,
stomach pain, sore throat, scars on fingers, damage to teeth, electrolyte disturbance, bloating
RF of bulimia - ANS Thin body ideal, childhood abuse, childhood obesity, early pubertal
maturation
Diagnostics for anorexia - ANS Albumin, protein, electrolytes, bone density, ECG,
kidney/thyroid/liver test, urinalysis
Diagnostics for bulimia - ANS Dental assessment, physical exam, electrolytes, dehydration
Pharm for anorexia - ANS Antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers
Pharm for bulimia - ANS Fluoxetine- decreases binge/purges
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,Olanzapine
Therapy for anorexia - ANS individual/group/family therapy
Therapy for bulimia/binge eating - ANS CBT
Admission criteria for eating disorder - ANS Immediate risk, <75% ideal body weight, ongoing
weight loss despite intensive management, hemodynamic instability, CV risk, electrolyte
abnormalities, risk of harm to self or others
Interventions for eating disorders - ANS Decrease exposure to stress, limit caffeine and
stimulants, teach self-soothing, eliminate drugs and alcohol, increase social/familial
connectedness, monitor I and O and for fluid overload, limit activity and energy expenditure,
avoid rapid weight gain, encourage diminished focus on weight
RF for addiction - ANS Homelessness, early aggressive behavior, lack of parental supervision,
drug availability, poverty, family hx, burnout, mood disorders, stress
S/S of addiction - ANS Fatigue, insomnia, HA, anorexia, sexual dysfunction, change in mood,
weight loss, vague physical complaints
Panic value level for blood alcohol level - ANS >0.4
S/S of alcohol withdrawal - ANS Anxiety, sweats, flushing, irritability, inc. BP and pulse,
sleepless, confusion, seizures, respiratory arrest
Thiamine for alcohol withdrawal - ANS Alcohol inhibits absorption of B1
Chlordiazepoxide + other benzos for alcohol withdrawal - ANS Suppress withdrawal
symptoms occurring from CNS excitement
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, Clonidine for opiate withdrawal - ANS Does not reduce cravings, symptomatic and supportive
treatment
Methadone for opiate withdrawal - ANS Replacement therapy, prioritize adherence to
therapy
Naltrexone - ANS Used for narcotic and alcohol dependence
Disulfiram for alcholism - ANS Inhibits breakdown of alcohol, causes N/V, HA, flushing
CAGE questionnaire - ANS cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
The home health nurse visits a client at home and determines that the client is dependent on
drugs. During the assessment, which action would the nurse take to plan appropriate nursing
care?
1. Ask the client why they started taking illegal drugs.
2. Ask the client about the amount of drug use and its effect.
3. Ask the client how long they thought that they could take drugs without someone finding
out.
4. Not ask any questions for fear that the client is in denial and will throw the nurse out of the
home - ANS 2. Ask the client about the amount of drug use and its effect.
2. Which interventions are most appropriate for caring for a client in alcohol withdrawal? Select
all that apply.
1. Monitor vital signs.
2. Provide a safe environment.
3. Address hallucinations therapeutically.
4. Provide stimulation in the environment.
5. Provide reality orientation as appropriate.
6. Maintain NPO (nothing by mouth) status. - ANS 1, 2, 3, 5
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