NSG 3100
Nutrition | NCLEX Practice Question
1.) You are taking care of a patient with severe COPD. What type of diet would best suit this patient's
needs?
A. Pureed sweet potatoes, ground turkey & gravy with mash potatoes
B. Green beans, boiled carrots, and steamed fish
C. Cut apples, fresh broccoli, and grilled chicken
D. Fried chicken, French fries, and pudding
2.) A patient who has a colostomy is complaining about having excess gas. You ask the patient to tell you
what he has ate in the past 48 hours. Which food would you suspect is causing the patient excessive
gas?
A. Squash, Spinach, and Pickles
B. Chicken, grapes, and raspberries
C. Cherries, Radishes, and Watermelon
D. Caraway seeds, tomato soup, and eggs
3.) A patient is diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and must follow a specific diet. Which spices are
okay for the patient to use daily?
A. Garlic Sodium & Nutmeg
B. Sea Salt & Pepper
C. Onion Salt & Garlic Powder
D. Ginger & Bay Leaves
4.) A patient with gout should follow what type of diet?
A. High-calcium diet
B. Renal Diet
C. Low-purine diet
D. Potassium-modified diet
5.) A patient with anemia would benefit from which diet?
A. Legumes, organ meat, and dark green leafy vegetables
B. Nuts and seeds, fruits, and soy products
C. Vegetables, fish, and pasta
D. Grains, berries, and organic vegetables
Nutrition | NCLEX Practice Question
1.) You are taking care of a patient with severe COPD. What type of diet would best suit this patient's
needs?
A. Pureed sweet potatoes, ground turkey & gravy with mash potatoes
B. Green beans, boiled carrots, and steamed fish
C. Cut apples, fresh broccoli, and grilled chicken
D. Fried chicken, French fries, and pudding
2.) A patient who has a colostomy is complaining about having excess gas. You ask the patient to tell you
what he has ate in the past 48 hours. Which food would you suspect is causing the patient excessive
gas?
A. Squash, Spinach, and Pickles
B. Chicken, grapes, and raspberries
C. Cherries, Radishes, and Watermelon
D. Caraway seeds, tomato soup, and eggs
3.) A patient is diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and must follow a specific diet. Which spices are
okay for the patient to use daily?
A. Garlic Sodium & Nutmeg
B. Sea Salt & Pepper
C. Onion Salt & Garlic Powder
D. Ginger & Bay Leaves
4.) A patient with gout should follow what type of diet?
A. High-calcium diet
B. Renal Diet
C. Low-purine diet
D. Potassium-modified diet
5.) A patient with anemia would benefit from which diet?
A. Legumes, organ meat, and dark green leafy vegetables
B. Nuts and seeds, fruits, and soy products
C. Vegetables, fish, and pasta
D. Grains, berries, and organic vegetables
