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This document contains practice questions with correct answers and detailed rationales covering the core concepts of nutrition commonly taught in WGU courses. Topics include macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion and metabolism, dietary guidelines, nutritional assessment, weight management, lifecycle nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and evidence-based nutrition principles. The material is designed to reinforce key nutrition concepts through structured practice questions and comprehensive answer explanations, making it an effective resource for objective assessments and final exam preparation.

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1. While teaching a primi- Answer: A. Enhances cell growth and neuromuscular functions
gravida client about the Explanation
recommended dietary in- - The question asks about the role of magnesium in pregnancy
take of magnesium in 2
pregnancy, the client re- - Option A states that magnesium enhances cell growth and neuro-
quested to know why muscular functions. This is a correct statement about magnesium's
magnesium is important. role in the body
Which information should
the nurse provide to the
client about the role of
magnesium in pregnan-
cy?
A Enhances cell growth
and neuromuscular func-
tions.
B Facilitates the synthesis
of neural pathways in the
fetus.
C Aids in prevention of
demineralization of bone.
• D Assists with metabo-
lism of amino acids.

2. The nurse is teaching a Answer: A. I should eat 15 g of simple carbohydrates immediately,
client with a new diag- followed by a complex carbohydrate
nosis of type 1 diabetes - The client should consume a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as
mellitus about the use of simple carbohydrates, to quickly raise their blood sugar levels. Com-
carbohydrates to treat hy- plex carbohydrates take longer to digest and will not provide the
poglycemia. Which state- immediate boost in blood sugar needed to treat hypoglycemia. The
ment made by the client client should then follow up with a complex carbohydrate to help
indicates an understand- maintain blood sugar levels. Option A is the only option that correctly
ing of the instruction pro- describes this process

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vided?
A I should eat 15 g of sim-
ple carbohydrates imme-
diately, followed by a com-
plex carbohydrate.
B I should consume a com-
plex carbohydrate and
then recheck my blood
sugar in 30 minutes.
C I should enjoy a can-
dy bar if my blood sug-
ar drops, as this provides
enough carbohydrates.
D I should take a glucose
tablet every 15 minutes
for an hour if my blood
sugar goes too low.

3. The nurse is teaching an - Answer: A Limit juices and soda drinks
obese adolescent client
about weight manage- - To determine the most effective strategy for weight management in
an obese adolescent client, we need to analyze each option based on
ment. Which is an effective
strategy for the nurse to the provided information regarding dietary recommendations and
recommend to this client? lifestyle changes
- Option A, "Limit juices and soda drinks," is a reasonable recom-
• A Limit juices and soda mendation as reducing sugary beverages can help decrease overall
drinks. caloric intake and promote healthier choices. This aligns with the idea
B Count calories through- of decreasing sedentary behaviors and promoting healthier dietary
out the day. habits
C Reduce carbohydrate in-
take.



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D Eat three regular meals
a day.

4. Which information should Answer: C
the nurse incorporate into
the meal plan of an older - Understand the dietary needs of older clients on hemodialysis.
client who is on hemodial- These clients typically require a specific balance of energy and protein
ysis? due to the loss of nutrients during dialysis
A Energy allowance of 36
- Review the options provided:- Option A: Energy allowance of 36
kcal/kg/day with 75% from
kcal/kg/day with 75% from carbohydrates.- Option B: Protein al-
carbohydrates.
lowance of 2.1 g/kg with 30% coming from lean sources.- Option C:
B Protein allowance of
Protein allowance of 1.2 g/kg with 50% coming from lean sources.-
2.1 g/kg with 30% coming
Option D: Energy allowance of 30 kcal/kg/day with 30% from carbo-
from lean sources.
hydrates
C Protein allowance of
1.2 g/kg with 50% coming
-Assess the protein needs. For patients on hemodialysis, the rec-
from lean sources.
ommended protein intake is generally around 1.2 to 1.3 g/kg/day.
• D Energy allowance of 30
Options B and C both exceed this requirement, while option C aligns
kcal/kg/day with 30% from
better with the typical recommendation
carbohydrates.
- Evaluate the energy needs. The energy requirement for older adults
on hemodialysis is usually around 30-35 kcal/kg/day. Options A and
D are within this range, but option A is higher than typical recom-
mendations
5Determine the best option. Considering the protein and energy
needs, option C (Protein allowance of 1.2 g/kg with 50% coming
from lean sources) is the most appropriate as it meets the protein
requirement without exceeding it, while also being a reasonable
energy allowance

5. The nurse is caring for a C Vitamin B12
client who has pernicious

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anemia. Which vitamin de- - Understand that pernicious anemia is a type of anemia caused by
ficiency is associated with the inability to absorb vitamin B12 due to a lack of intrinsic factor,
this type of anemia? which is necessary for its absorption in the intestines
A Vitamin B6.
B Vitamin D. - Evaluate the options provided:- A Vitamin B6: Not associated with
C Vitamin B12. pernicious anemia.- B Vitamin D: Not associated with pernicious
D Vitamin C. anemia.- C Vitamin B12: Directly associated with pernicious anemia
as it leads to a deficiency.- D Vitamin C: Not associated with pernicious
anemia

- Conclude that the correct answer is the vitamin that is deficient in
pernicious anemia

6. After reviewing the med- D. A client with bacterial pneumonia
ical records for four new-
ly admitted clients in an - The nurse should assess the client with bacterial pneumonia for a
assisted living communi- higher caloric diet
ty, which client should the
- Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause inflammation
nurse assess for a higher
and fluid buildup. This can make it difficult to breathe and can lead
caloric diet?
to a loss of appetite. As a result, clients with pneumonia may need
A A client with type 2 dia-
a higher caloric diet to help them maintain their energy levels and
betes mellitus.
recover from the infection
B A client with rheumatoid
arthritis.
- The other options are incorrect because they do not typically require
C A client with osteoporo-
a higher caloric diet. Clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus need to
sis.
manage their blood sugar levels, which may involve a lower-calorie
D A client with bacterial
diet. Clients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis may need a
pneumonia.
diet that is rich in certain nutrients, but they do not necessarily need
a higher caloric diet

7. The nurse is teaching D. Grapefruit juice
a client who receives a

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