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Questions And Answers
Which statement best describes the role of
nutrients? Nutrients have specific metabolic
functions
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The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood
pressure. Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake?
Potassium
3 multiple choice options
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Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's
diet?
the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to
the MyPlate food guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices?
The family makes monthly trips to the food pantry
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family.
Which recommendation most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet?
Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the nurse
tell her? Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What
resource will aid in the nurse's assessment?
Tolerable upper intake level
3 multiple choice options
Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of postoperative
wound healing?
Vitamin C
3 multiple choice options
,What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the
hospital with uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the lower
left leg?
Drug-nutrient interactions
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be
limited? Partially hydrogenated oils
3 multiple choice options
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful
overnutrition? The patient who takes multiple
vitamin supplements
3 multiple choice options
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed?
Tolerable upper intake level
3 multiple choice options
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein.
Which food does the nurse recommend removing?
Pancakes
3 multiple choice options
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in the Healthy
People 2030 national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating?
Greater variety in healthy options on the workplace food menu
3 multiple choice options
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to
start a popular weight-loss diet?
Review the diet
3 multiple choice options
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American
Cancer Society and American Heart Association, are modeled after what?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
3 multiple choice options
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz
of grains? A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
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Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly diagnosed
with heart disease?
Health promotion
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals.
Which food item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest
in calories?
Multigrain cereals
3 multiple choice options
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse,
"How can I prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the
most comprehensive resource for this patient?
Healthy People 2030
3 multiple choice options
, A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which
nutrient might the nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test
results?
Vitamin K
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Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food
insecurity? A household with children
3 multiple choice options
Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed
under the Nutrition and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in
the Healthy People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
-Education about drug-nutrient interactions
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells
the nurse, "I do not like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute ice
cream for milk?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
"Let's explore some other dietary options."
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat should
be limited in the diet?
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats