WGU D440 NUTRITION OA STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is assessing a patient's body mass index (BMI). Which
of the follow-ing ranges correctly match the classifications for
normal weight, overweight, and obesity?: Normal: 18.5-24.9
Overweight:
25-29.9
Obese: 30 or
greater
2. A nurse reviewing labs notes a patient has low albumin levels.
What might this indicate?: Malnutrition or liver/kidney dysfunction
3. Which patient is most at risk for malnutrition based on their
condition?: A patient with dysphagia
4. A breastfeeding mother presents with signs of dehydration.
What is the most likely risk to her infant?: Dehydration in the infant due
to insuflcient breast milk production
5. Which diet is most appropriate for a patient who has lost their
dentures and is awaiting replacements?: mechanical soft
6. An athlete reports muscle cramping after a long practice. The
nurse suspects a deficiency in which nutrient?: Calcium
7. Which statement accurately defines nutrient-dense foods?: Foods
,high in vitamins and minerals but low in calories
8. How many mL is one ounce?: 30 mL
9. A nurse is measuring a patient's fluid intake. How many
ounces are in one standard cup?: 8 oz
10. A nurse explains to a patient that a standard glass of water
typically con-tains:: 6 oz
11. How any calories are in one gram of fat?: 9 kcal/g
12. How many calories are in one gram of protein?: 4 kcal/g
13. How many calories are in one gram of carbs?: 4 kcal/g
14. Functions of Vitamin A: Vision (retina
adaptation to light) Epithelial tissue integrity
(skin and mucus membranes)
Immune function
Reproduction and
growth
15. Food sources of Vitamin A Retinal: Liver, egg yolk, dairy, fish oils
16. Food sources of Vitamin A Beta-carotene (provitamin): Carrots,
sweet potatoes, spinach, broccoli, and pumpkin
, 17. A deficiency in Vitamin A causes...: Night blindness, dry eyes
(xerophthalmia), keratinization of epithelial tissue, and decreased immunity
18. Vitamin A toxicity can cause...: Liver damage, hair loss, bone pain and
teratogenic ettects in pregnancy
19. Functions of Vitamin D: Aids in absorption of
phosphorus and calcium Bone mineralization
Immune and neuromuscular function
20. Sources of Vitamin D: Sunlight
exposure Fatty fish like salmon and
tuna
Egg yolks, fortified milk and cereals
21. A deficiency in Vitamin D can cause...: Rickets
in children Osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults
Muscle weakness
22. Vitamin D toxicity can cause...: Hypercalcemia, kidney stones and
calcification of soft tissues like the heart and kidneys
23. Functions of Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Antioxidant by protecting cell
membrane, immune function and protects RBC membranes
24. Sources of Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Vegetable oils (sunflower,
stafflower, wheat germ) Nuts, seeds and green leafy vegetables
25. A deficiency in Vitamin E (Tocopherol) causes...: Very rare but seen in
fat malabsorption and premature infants
Hemolytic
1. A nurse is assessing a patient's body mass index (BMI). Which
of the follow-ing ranges correctly match the classifications for
normal weight, overweight, and obesity?: Normal: 18.5-24.9
Overweight:
25-29.9
Obese: 30 or
greater
2. A nurse reviewing labs notes a patient has low albumin levels.
What might this indicate?: Malnutrition or liver/kidney dysfunction
3. Which patient is most at risk for malnutrition based on their
condition?: A patient with dysphagia
4. A breastfeeding mother presents with signs of dehydration.
What is the most likely risk to her infant?: Dehydration in the infant due
to insuflcient breast milk production
5. Which diet is most appropriate for a patient who has lost their
dentures and is awaiting replacements?: mechanical soft
6. An athlete reports muscle cramping after a long practice. The
nurse suspects a deficiency in which nutrient?: Calcium
7. Which statement accurately defines nutrient-dense foods?: Foods
,high in vitamins and minerals but low in calories
8. How many mL is one ounce?: 30 mL
9. A nurse is measuring a patient's fluid intake. How many
ounces are in one standard cup?: 8 oz
10. A nurse explains to a patient that a standard glass of water
typically con-tains:: 6 oz
11. How any calories are in one gram of fat?: 9 kcal/g
12. How many calories are in one gram of protein?: 4 kcal/g
13. How many calories are in one gram of carbs?: 4 kcal/g
14. Functions of Vitamin A: Vision (retina
adaptation to light) Epithelial tissue integrity
(skin and mucus membranes)
Immune function
Reproduction and
growth
15. Food sources of Vitamin A Retinal: Liver, egg yolk, dairy, fish oils
16. Food sources of Vitamin A Beta-carotene (provitamin): Carrots,
sweet potatoes, spinach, broccoli, and pumpkin
, 17. A deficiency in Vitamin A causes...: Night blindness, dry eyes
(xerophthalmia), keratinization of epithelial tissue, and decreased immunity
18. Vitamin A toxicity can cause...: Liver damage, hair loss, bone pain and
teratogenic ettects in pregnancy
19. Functions of Vitamin D: Aids in absorption of
phosphorus and calcium Bone mineralization
Immune and neuromuscular function
20. Sources of Vitamin D: Sunlight
exposure Fatty fish like salmon and
tuna
Egg yolks, fortified milk and cereals
21. A deficiency in Vitamin D can cause...: Rickets
in children Osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults
Muscle weakness
22. Vitamin D toxicity can cause...: Hypercalcemia, kidney stones and
calcification of soft tissues like the heart and kidneys
23. Functions of Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Antioxidant by protecting cell
membrane, immune function and protects RBC membranes
24. Sources of Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Vegetable oils (sunflower,
stafflower, wheat germ) Nuts, seeds and green leafy vegetables
25. A deficiency in Vitamin E (Tocopherol) causes...: Very rare but seen in
fat malabsorption and premature infants
Hemolytic
