D440 Nutrition OA Study Guide
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1. A nurse is assessing a patient's body Normal: 18.5-24.9
mass index (BMI). Which of the following Overweight: 25-29.9
ranges correctly match the classifications Obese: 30 or greater
for normal weight, overweight, and obe-
sity?
2. A nurse reviewing labs notes a patient Malnutrition or liver/kidney dysfunction
has low albumin levels. What might this
indicate?
3. Which patient is most at risk for malnutri- A patient with dysphagia
tion based on their condition?
4. A breastfeeding mother presents with Dehydration in the infant due to insufficient
signs of dehydration. What is the most breast milk production
likely risk to her infant?
5. Which diet is most appropriate for a pa- mechanical soft
tient who has lost their dentures and is
awaiting replacements?
6. An athlete reports muscle cramping after Calcium
a long practice. The nurse suspects a de-
ficiency in which nutrient?
7. Which statement accurately defines nutri- Foods high in vitamins and minerals but low
ent-dense foods? in calories
8. How many mL is one ounce? 30 mL
9. A nurse is measuring a patient's fluid in- 8 oz
take. How many ounces are in one stan-
dard cup?
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10. A nurse explains to a patient that a stan- 6 oz
dard glass of water typically contains:
11. How any calories are in one gram of fat? 9 kcal/g
12. How many calories are in one gram of 4 kcal/g
protein?
13. How many calories are in one gram of 4 kcal/g
carbs?
14. A patient is diagnosed with post-strep- untreated strep throat
tococcal glomerulonephritis. What is the
likely cause of this condition?
15. Which dietary recommendation is most Restrict fluids, sodium, and protein while in-
appropriate for a patient with glomeru- creasing carbohydrates
lonephritis?
16. A nurse is educating a patient with renal Fluid restriction, low sodium and potassium,
disease. Which dietary pattern is appro- low protein, high calcium
priate?
17. Which dietary recommendation is appro- Increase berries and probiotics; avoid caf-
priate for a patient recovering from a uri- feine, chocolate, and smoking
nary tract infection (UTI)?
18. A nurse is instructing a heart failure pa- Limit fluids, sodium, fat, and cholesterol; suck
tient on dietary changes. Which advice is on candy for dry mouth.
most appropriate?
19. Which dietary approach is recommended DASH diet: low sodium, low fat, low sugar;
to help reduce blood pressure and LDL high calcium, potassium, fiber; 4-6 servings
cholesterol? fruits and vegetables
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20. A nurse is educating a client with newly di- "I need to avoid foods made with barley, rye,
agnosed celiac disease. Which of the fol- oats, and wheat, including oatmeal, pasta,
lowing statements indicates proper un- beer, and most baked goods."
derstanding of the gluten-free diet?
21. A patient with stomatitis is struggling Soft, high-calorie, high-protein foods served
to eat. What dietary recommendation at room temperature, avoiding alcohol, salt,
should the nurse suggest? spice, and citrus
22. A nurse is counseling a patient recent- Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium,
ly diagnosed with peritonitis about nutri- such as almonds, beans, dark leafy greens,
tional needs. Which dietary recommen- and whole grains if tolerated, while avoiding
dation should the nurse prioritize to re- refined carbohydrates like white bread, pas-
duce inflammation and promote healing, ta, and sugar.
while avoiding foods that may worsen
symptoms?
23. A patient with cholecystitis is receiving Grilled chicken breast, steamed rice, apple-
dietary education from the nurse. Which sauce, and green beans
meal best supports the required low-fat,
high-fiber, high-protein, and high-carbo-
hydrate guidelines while avoiding foods
that promote gas and discomfort?
24. A nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions Oatmeal with banana slices and a glass of
for a patient recovering from diverticuli- water
tis. Which selection meets the guideline
of a high-fiber diet that excludes prob-
lematic foods like nuts and seeds?
25. A nurse is caring for a patient experi- Lentil soup, whole wheat bread, and a glass
encing hemorrhoids and provides dietary of water
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gysdzp
1. A nurse is assessing a patient's body Normal: 18.5-24.9
mass index (BMI). Which of the following Overweight: 25-29.9
ranges correctly match the classifications Obese: 30 or greater
for normal weight, overweight, and obe-
sity?
2. A nurse reviewing labs notes a patient Malnutrition or liver/kidney dysfunction
has low albumin levels. What might this
indicate?
3. Which patient is most at risk for malnutri- A patient with dysphagia
tion based on their condition?
4. A breastfeeding mother presents with Dehydration in the infant due to insufficient
signs of dehydration. What is the most breast milk production
likely risk to her infant?
5. Which diet is most appropriate for a pa- mechanical soft
tient who has lost their dentures and is
awaiting replacements?
6. An athlete reports muscle cramping after Calcium
a long practice. The nurse suspects a de-
ficiency in which nutrient?
7. Which statement accurately defines nutri- Foods high in vitamins and minerals but low
ent-dense foods? in calories
8. How many mL is one ounce? 30 mL
9. A nurse is measuring a patient's fluid in- 8 oz
take. How many ounces are in one stan-
dard cup?
, D440 Nutrition OA Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gysdzp
10. A nurse explains to a patient that a stan- 6 oz
dard glass of water typically contains:
11. How any calories are in one gram of fat? 9 kcal/g
12. How many calories are in one gram of 4 kcal/g
protein?
13. How many calories are in one gram of 4 kcal/g
carbs?
14. A patient is diagnosed with post-strep- untreated strep throat
tococcal glomerulonephritis. What is the
likely cause of this condition?
15. Which dietary recommendation is most Restrict fluids, sodium, and protein while in-
appropriate for a patient with glomeru- creasing carbohydrates
lonephritis?
16. A nurse is educating a patient with renal Fluid restriction, low sodium and potassium,
disease. Which dietary pattern is appro- low protein, high calcium
priate?
17. Which dietary recommendation is appro- Increase berries and probiotics; avoid caf-
priate for a patient recovering from a uri- feine, chocolate, and smoking
nary tract infection (UTI)?
18. A nurse is instructing a heart failure pa- Limit fluids, sodium, fat, and cholesterol; suck
tient on dietary changes. Which advice is on candy for dry mouth.
most appropriate?
19. Which dietary approach is recommended DASH diet: low sodium, low fat, low sugar;
to help reduce blood pressure and LDL high calcium, potassium, fiber; 4-6 servings
cholesterol? fruits and vegetables
, D440 Nutrition OA Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gysdzp
20. A nurse is educating a client with newly di- "I need to avoid foods made with barley, rye,
agnosed celiac disease. Which of the fol- oats, and wheat, including oatmeal, pasta,
lowing statements indicates proper un- beer, and most baked goods."
derstanding of the gluten-free diet?
21. A patient with stomatitis is struggling Soft, high-calorie, high-protein foods served
to eat. What dietary recommendation at room temperature, avoiding alcohol, salt,
should the nurse suggest? spice, and citrus
22. A nurse is counseling a patient recent- Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium,
ly diagnosed with peritonitis about nutri- such as almonds, beans, dark leafy greens,
tional needs. Which dietary recommen- and whole grains if tolerated, while avoiding
dation should the nurse prioritize to re- refined carbohydrates like white bread, pas-
duce inflammation and promote healing, ta, and sugar.
while avoiding foods that may worsen
symptoms?
23. A patient with cholecystitis is receiving Grilled chicken breast, steamed rice, apple-
dietary education from the nurse. Which sauce, and green beans
meal best supports the required low-fat,
high-fiber, high-protein, and high-carbo-
hydrate guidelines while avoiding foods
that promote gas and discomfort?
24. A nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions Oatmeal with banana slices and a glass of
for a patient recovering from diverticuli- water
tis. Which selection meets the guideline
of a high-fiber diet that excludes prob-
lematic foods like nuts and seeds?
25. A nurse is caring for a patient experi- Lentil soup, whole wheat bread, and a glass
encing hemorrhoids and provides dietary of water
