(2026/2027)RN Proctored Nutrition Q&A!!
RN Proctored Nutrition 2019
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1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who D
has a new dx of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Which of the following foods or beverages should the
nurse recommend to minimize heartburn?
A. Orange juice
B. Decaffinated Coffee
C. Peppermint
D. Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing to teach a group of clients about B
vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in
the teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
A. Phosphorus
B. Calcium
C. Chloride
D. Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index D
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counseling,
which of the following evaluation findings indicates
the plan of care was followed?
A. BMI of 25
B. Weight gain of 1.8kg
C. BMI of 33
D. Weightloss of 2.7kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary B
laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal
choices should the nurse request for the client?
A. Turkey and cheese sandwich
B. Spaghetti with tomato sauce
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C. Pork chop and applesauce
D. Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse in a long-term care facility is developing strate- D
gies to promote increased food intake for an old-
er adult client. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse implement?
A. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's ap-
petite
B. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per
day
C. Provide entertainment while the client is eating
D. Offer finger foods at mealtime
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan D
to administer total parenteral nutrition for which of the
following clients?
A. A client who is postoperative following a laminecto-
my and is receiving IV PCA
B. A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize
his family
C. A client who has COPD and is going home with
oxygen
D. A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a
hemicolectomy
7. A nurse is preforming a nutritional evaluation for a D
client who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet.
The nurse should identify this manifestation as an in-
dication of which of the following dietary deficiencies?
A. Iron
B. Riboflavin
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C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B12
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is hav- A
ing difficulty losing weight. Which of the following re-
sponses by the nurse is appropriate?
A. Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first
B. Set a goal and you will be able to attain it
C. It is helpful to self-monitor your eating
D. Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food C
choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
A. 1 cup grapes
B. 1 cup shredded lettuce
C. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
D. 1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who B
has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gesta-
tion. Which of the following statements made by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. This does not mean that my baby will have this
disease
B. This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of
my life
C. If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet
soda
D. Being obese might be one reason why I developed
diabetes
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1. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who D
has a new dx of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Which of the following foods or beverages should the
nurse recommend to minimize heartburn?
A. Orange juice
B. Decaffinated Coffee
C. Peppermint
D. Potatoes
2. A nurse is preparing to teach a group of clients about B
vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in
the teaching that which of the following minerals is
necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses?
A. Phosphorus
B. Calcium
C. Chloride
D. Zinc
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index D
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counseling,
which of the following evaluation findings indicates
the plan of care was followed?
A. BMI of 25
B. Weight gain of 1.8kg
C. BMI of 33
D. Weightloss of 2.7kg
4. A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary B
laws of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal
choices should the nurse request for the client?
A. Turkey and cheese sandwich
B. Spaghetti with tomato sauce
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C. Pork chop and applesauce
D. Scrambled eggs and bacon
5. A nurse in a long-term care facility is developing strate- D
gies to promote increased food intake for an old-
er adult client. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse implement?
A. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client's ap-
petite
B. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per
day
C. Provide entertainment while the client is eating
D. Offer finger foods at mealtime
6. A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should plan D
to administer total parenteral nutrition for which of the
following clients?
A. A client who is postoperative following a laminecto-
my and is receiving IV PCA
B. A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize
his family
C. A client who has COPD and is going home with
oxygen
D. A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a
hemicolectomy
7. A nurse is preforming a nutritional evaluation for a D
client who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet.
The nurse should identify this manifestation as an in-
dication of which of the following dietary deficiencies?
A. Iron
B. Riboflavin
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C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B12
8. A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is hav- A
ing difficulty losing weight. Which of the following re-
sponses by the nurse is appropriate?
A. Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first
B. Set a goal and you will be able to attain it
C. It is helpful to self-monitor your eating
D. Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite
9. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food C
choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the best
source of potassium?
A. 1 cup grapes
B. 1 cup shredded lettuce
C. 1 cup cooked tomatoes
D. 1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who B
has gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gesta-
tion. Which of the following statements made by the
client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. This does not mean that my baby will have this
disease
B. This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of
my life
C. If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet
soda
D. Being obese might be one reason why I developed
diabetes
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