WGU C787 NUTRITION EXAM PREP TEST
BANK VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
●● What can happen with excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins?
Answer: Excess intake can lead to toxicity because they can be stored in
the body.
●● Which food choice enhances iron absorption for a client with iron
deficiency anemia?
Answer: Orange juice enhances iron absorption due to its vitamin C
content.
●● What items are appropriate for a clear liquid diet?
Answer: Bouillon, clear fruit juices without pulp, and gelatin are
appropriate for a clear liquid diet.
●● What is the indication for enteral nutrition?
Answer: Enteral nutrition is indicated when oral intake is not meeting
estimated nutrient needs but the GI tract is functional.
●● What dietary recommendation should be emphasized for a client
with diabetes mellitus?
,Answer: Consume a consistent amount of carbohydrates each day.
●● What condition results from a deficiency in Vitamin C?
Answer: Scurvy, characterized by swollen, bleeding gums and poor
wound healing.
●● What dietary modifications are expected for a client with chronic
kidney disease not on dialysis?
Answer: Fluid restriction, low sodium intake, and low phosphorus intake
are expected dietary modifications.
●● Why should high glycemic index foods be avoided in diabetes
management?
Answer: They raise blood glucose levels rapidly.
●● What is the protein intake recommendation for clients with chronic
kidney disease?
Answer: Controlled amounts of protein, typically 0.6-0.8 g/kg/day.
●● What is the role of vitamin C in iron absorption?
Answer: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron when consumed
together.
●● What types of liquids are excluded from a clear liquid diet?
, Answer: Opaque liquids such as plain ice cream and milk are excluded.
●● What is the primary goal of a carbohydrate-consistent diet for
diabetes?
Answer: To maintain a consistent intake of carbohydrates, fats, and
proteins each day.
●● What is the recommended sodium intake for a renal diet in CKD?
Answer: Sodium intake is typically restricted to 2 grams per day.
●● What is the significance of a high risk for aspiration in enteral
nutrition?
Answer: It may influence the type of enteral tube used, but does not
negate the indication for enteral nutrition.
●● What are the symptoms of scurvy?
Answer: Swollen, bleeding gums and poor wound healing.
●● How does calcium intake affect iron absorption?
Answer: Calcium can decrease iron absorption when consumed
concurrently.
●● What are the characteristics of a clear liquid diet?
BANK VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
●● What can happen with excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins?
Answer: Excess intake can lead to toxicity because they can be stored in
the body.
●● Which food choice enhances iron absorption for a client with iron
deficiency anemia?
Answer: Orange juice enhances iron absorption due to its vitamin C
content.
●● What items are appropriate for a clear liquid diet?
Answer: Bouillon, clear fruit juices without pulp, and gelatin are
appropriate for a clear liquid diet.
●● What is the indication for enteral nutrition?
Answer: Enteral nutrition is indicated when oral intake is not meeting
estimated nutrient needs but the GI tract is functional.
●● What dietary recommendation should be emphasized for a client
with diabetes mellitus?
,Answer: Consume a consistent amount of carbohydrates each day.
●● What condition results from a deficiency in Vitamin C?
Answer: Scurvy, characterized by swollen, bleeding gums and poor
wound healing.
●● What dietary modifications are expected for a client with chronic
kidney disease not on dialysis?
Answer: Fluid restriction, low sodium intake, and low phosphorus intake
are expected dietary modifications.
●● Why should high glycemic index foods be avoided in diabetes
management?
Answer: They raise blood glucose levels rapidly.
●● What is the protein intake recommendation for clients with chronic
kidney disease?
Answer: Controlled amounts of protein, typically 0.6-0.8 g/kg/day.
●● What is the role of vitamin C in iron absorption?
Answer: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron when consumed
together.
●● What types of liquids are excluded from a clear liquid diet?
, Answer: Opaque liquids such as plain ice cream and milk are excluded.
●● What is the primary goal of a carbohydrate-consistent diet for
diabetes?
Answer: To maintain a consistent intake of carbohydrates, fats, and
proteins each day.
●● What is the recommended sodium intake for a renal diet in CKD?
Answer: Sodium intake is typically restricted to 2 grams per day.
●● What is the significance of a high risk for aspiration in enteral
nutrition?
Answer: It may influence the type of enteral tube used, but does not
negate the indication for enteral nutrition.
●● What are the symptoms of scurvy?
Answer: Swollen, bleeding gums and poor wound healing.
●● How does calcium intake affect iron absorption?
Answer: Calcium can decrease iron absorption when consumed
concurrently.
●● What are the characteristics of a clear liquid diet?
