BSN 225 - Sherpath
(Week 10) Nutrition
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,Which term describes the process of chemically Metabolism
changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins, into end Metabolism is the process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and
products that can be used to meet the energy needs of proteins, into end products that are used to meet the energy needs of the body or
the body or stored for future use? stored for future use.
Nutrition
Absorption
Metabolism
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Which organ absorbs sodium, potassium, and water, and Large intestine
houses useful bacteria? The large intestine absorbs sodium, potassium, and water, and houses useful
Rectum bacteria. The contents are lubricated with mucus, and feces is formed and
Stomach moved into the rectum.
Small intestine
Large intestine
During digestion, which events occur in the stomach? Acid kills microorganisms.
Select all that apply. Stomach acid makes a hostile environment for bacteria, resulting in the death of
many microorganisms within the stomach.
Acid kills microorganisms. Pepsin is released to aid with digestion.
Food is moved by peristaltic waves. The enzyme pepsin helps digest protein and regulates the emptying of stomach
Bile is released to aid with digestion. contents into the small intestine to aid digestion.
Pepsin is released to aid with digestion. Secretions dissolve some food particles.
Secretions dissolve some food particles. The stomach squeezes and dissolves some food particles with the assistance of
hydrochloric acid and pepsin.
Match the vitamin with its function. Helps promote vision in dim light --> Vitamin A
Assists with bone formation --> Vitamin D
Helps promote vision in dim light Protects cells from injury --> Vitamin E
Assists with bone formation Aids in blood clotting --> Vitamin K
Protects cells from injury
Aids in blood clotting
Vitamin K
Vitamin B6
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Folic Acid
Vitamin D
Which nutrients are considered macronutrients? Proteins
Select all that apply. Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minerals
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, which 45-65 %
percentage of an adult's caloric intake should come from It is recommended that adults consume 45%–65% of their calories as
carbohydrates? carbohydrates.
Women of childbearing age are at higher risk for Iron
developing a deficiency of which mineral? Adolescents and women of childbearing age lose iron during menstruation and
Magnesium are at risk for developing a deficiency.
Calcium Rationale for Incorrect:
Iron Magnesium
Phosphorus Women of childbearing age are not at risk for developing a magnesium
deficiency.
Calcium
Calcium deficiency is a risk factor for aging adults and for those who consume
excessive protein. Being a woman of childbearing age is not a factor.
Phosphorus
Aging adults are at risk for developing a phosphorus deficiency.
Which factors may lead to an increased risk for obesity? Medication
Select all that apply. Some medications can alter appetite and metabolic rate, leading to an increased
risk for obesity.
Medication Disability
Disability Disability limits how much exercise a patient can get, which can lead to obesity.
Culture/Religion Culture/Religion
Age People whose cultures/religions rely heavily on carbohydrates in their diet can
Gender experience an increase in the prevalence of obesity.
, Excessive calcium intake in men has been linked to a Prostate cancer
risk for developing which condition? Excessive calcium intake in men has been linked with the development of
Iron deficiency anemia advanced prostate cancer.
Obesity Rationale for Incorrect:
Prostate cancer The risk for developing iron deficiency anemia is linked to women of childbearing
Anorexia nervosa age but not to excessive calcium intake in men.
The risk for developing obesity is linked to certain cultures, those who are
disabled, and those who take certain medications, but it is not associated with
excessive calcium intake.
Anorexia nervosa is a condition relating to body morphology and is not linked to
men who intake excessive calcium.
The nurse is educating a patient regarding nutrition. Folic acid
Which nutrient would the nurse describe as a Folic acid is a mineral, which is a micronutrient.
micronutrient?
Fiber
Saturated fat
Folic acid
Water
The student nurse is discussing weight loss and Complex carbohydrates
macronutrients with an adult patient. Whole wheat bread Whole wheat bread takes longer to break down before absorption and is
is a source for which macronutrient? therefore a complex carbohydrate.
Lipids
Simple carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates
Protein
The nurse is educating a family about nutrition. When Whole wheat is an insoluble fiber.
discussing food choices for constipation prevention, Insoluble fiber does not retain water but allows formation of bulk, resulting in the
which statement explains why the nurse would effective passage of end products of food through the intestines.
recommend choosing whole wheat bread over white
bread?
Whole wheat is an insoluble fiber.
White bread has too much protein.
Whole wheat speeds up metabolism.
White bread negatively affects metabolism.
The nurse is teaching a patient about distinguishing Monounsaturated fat
between “good” fats and “bad” fats. Which type of fat is Monounsaturated fats are good fats because they help develop and maintain the
peanut butter? body’s cells. Sources include canola, olive, and peanut oils; sesame seeds;
Saturated fat avocados; and cashews.
Monounsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Trans fat
An obese male patient has a goal of losing 100 pounds Fats help produce energy for the body.
and states that he is going to remove all fat from his diet. Benefits of fat in the body include energy production, support and insulation of
The student nurse advises him against this because fats major organs and nerve fibers, and lubrication for body tissues.
have multiple functions. Which function would the
student nurse describe to support this recommendation?
Fats help produce energy for the body.
Fats absorb waste in the body.
Trans fats will lower cholesterol.
Saturated fats will produce higher metabolism.
Which foods would be ideal for a weight lifter to consume Eggs
as a complete protein? Eggs are a complete protein.
Bananas
Peas
Eggs
Almonds
A 30-year-old woman presents to the emergency Water
department with chief complaints of headache Water is a macronutrient. Failure to meet the body’s hydration needs or loss of a
associated with loss of concentration, dry mouth, and disproportionate amount through excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can
weakness after 2 days of diarrhea and vomiting. The result in dehydration. Physical symptoms of dehydration include headaches and
patient is deficient in which macronutrient? loss of concentration.
Protein
Fat
Folic acid
Water
(Week 10) Nutrition
** 100% Guaranteed Pass
** 100% Correct Answers
** Expert-Verified Explanation
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** New Edition | 2026-2027 Updated
,Which term describes the process of chemically Metabolism
changing nutrients, such as fats and proteins, into end Metabolism is the process of chemically changing nutrients, such as fats and
products that can be used to meet the energy needs of proteins, into end products that are used to meet the energy needs of the body or
the body or stored for future use? stored for future use.
Nutrition
Absorption
Metabolism
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Which organ absorbs sodium, potassium, and water, and Large intestine
houses useful bacteria? The large intestine absorbs sodium, potassium, and water, and houses useful
Rectum bacteria. The contents are lubricated with mucus, and feces is formed and
Stomach moved into the rectum.
Small intestine
Large intestine
During digestion, which events occur in the stomach? Acid kills microorganisms.
Select all that apply. Stomach acid makes a hostile environment for bacteria, resulting in the death of
many microorganisms within the stomach.
Acid kills microorganisms. Pepsin is released to aid with digestion.
Food is moved by peristaltic waves. The enzyme pepsin helps digest protein and regulates the emptying of stomach
Bile is released to aid with digestion. contents into the small intestine to aid digestion.
Pepsin is released to aid with digestion. Secretions dissolve some food particles.
Secretions dissolve some food particles. The stomach squeezes and dissolves some food particles with the assistance of
hydrochloric acid and pepsin.
Match the vitamin with its function. Helps promote vision in dim light --> Vitamin A
Assists with bone formation --> Vitamin D
Helps promote vision in dim light Protects cells from injury --> Vitamin E
Assists with bone formation Aids in blood clotting --> Vitamin K
Protects cells from injury
Aids in blood clotting
Vitamin K
Vitamin B6
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Folic Acid
Vitamin D
Which nutrients are considered macronutrients? Proteins
Select all that apply. Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minerals
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, which 45-65 %
percentage of an adult's caloric intake should come from It is recommended that adults consume 45%–65% of their calories as
carbohydrates? carbohydrates.
Women of childbearing age are at higher risk for Iron
developing a deficiency of which mineral? Adolescents and women of childbearing age lose iron during menstruation and
Magnesium are at risk for developing a deficiency.
Calcium Rationale for Incorrect:
Iron Magnesium
Phosphorus Women of childbearing age are not at risk for developing a magnesium
deficiency.
Calcium
Calcium deficiency is a risk factor for aging adults and for those who consume
excessive protein. Being a woman of childbearing age is not a factor.
Phosphorus
Aging adults are at risk for developing a phosphorus deficiency.
Which factors may lead to an increased risk for obesity? Medication
Select all that apply. Some medications can alter appetite and metabolic rate, leading to an increased
risk for obesity.
Medication Disability
Disability Disability limits how much exercise a patient can get, which can lead to obesity.
Culture/Religion Culture/Religion
Age People whose cultures/religions rely heavily on carbohydrates in their diet can
Gender experience an increase in the prevalence of obesity.
, Excessive calcium intake in men has been linked to a Prostate cancer
risk for developing which condition? Excessive calcium intake in men has been linked with the development of
Iron deficiency anemia advanced prostate cancer.
Obesity Rationale for Incorrect:
Prostate cancer The risk for developing iron deficiency anemia is linked to women of childbearing
Anorexia nervosa age but not to excessive calcium intake in men.
The risk for developing obesity is linked to certain cultures, those who are
disabled, and those who take certain medications, but it is not associated with
excessive calcium intake.
Anorexia nervosa is a condition relating to body morphology and is not linked to
men who intake excessive calcium.
The nurse is educating a patient regarding nutrition. Folic acid
Which nutrient would the nurse describe as a Folic acid is a mineral, which is a micronutrient.
micronutrient?
Fiber
Saturated fat
Folic acid
Water
The student nurse is discussing weight loss and Complex carbohydrates
macronutrients with an adult patient. Whole wheat bread Whole wheat bread takes longer to break down before absorption and is
is a source for which macronutrient? therefore a complex carbohydrate.
Lipids
Simple carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates
Protein
The nurse is educating a family about nutrition. When Whole wheat is an insoluble fiber.
discussing food choices for constipation prevention, Insoluble fiber does not retain water but allows formation of bulk, resulting in the
which statement explains why the nurse would effective passage of end products of food through the intestines.
recommend choosing whole wheat bread over white
bread?
Whole wheat is an insoluble fiber.
White bread has too much protein.
Whole wheat speeds up metabolism.
White bread negatively affects metabolism.
The nurse is teaching a patient about distinguishing Monounsaturated fat
between “good” fats and “bad” fats. Which type of fat is Monounsaturated fats are good fats because they help develop and maintain the
peanut butter? body’s cells. Sources include canola, olive, and peanut oils; sesame seeds;
Saturated fat avocados; and cashews.
Monounsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Trans fat
An obese male patient has a goal of losing 100 pounds Fats help produce energy for the body.
and states that he is going to remove all fat from his diet. Benefits of fat in the body include energy production, support and insulation of
The student nurse advises him against this because fats major organs and nerve fibers, and lubrication for body tissues.
have multiple functions. Which function would the
student nurse describe to support this recommendation?
Fats help produce energy for the body.
Fats absorb waste in the body.
Trans fats will lower cholesterol.
Saturated fats will produce higher metabolism.
Which foods would be ideal for a weight lifter to consume Eggs
as a complete protein? Eggs are a complete protein.
Bananas
Peas
Eggs
Almonds
A 30-year-old woman presents to the emergency Water
department with chief complaints of headache Water is a macronutrient. Failure to meet the body’s hydration needs or loss of a
associated with loss of concentration, dry mouth, and disproportionate amount through excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can
weakness after 2 days of diarrhea and vomiting. The result in dehydration. Physical symptoms of dehydration include headaches and
patient is deficient in which macronutrient? loss of concentration.
Protein
Fat
Folic acid
Water
