NURSING 160 NUTRITION PROCTORED
70 Q/A
, NURSING 160 NUTRITION PROCTORED
1.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a
new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of
the following foods or beverages should the nurse
recommended to minimize heartburn?
Orange juice
Decaffeinated coffee
Peppermint
Potatoes
2.A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about
vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the
teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for
the transmission of nerve impulses?
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
Zinc
3.A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counseling, which
of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care
was followed?
BMI of 25
Weight gain of 1.8kg
BMI of 33
Weight loss of 2.7kg
4.A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws
of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal choices
should the nurse request for the client?
Turkey and cheese sandwich
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Pork chop and applesauce
Scrambled eggs and bacon
5.A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies
to promote increased food intake for an older adult client.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement?
, Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
Offer finger foods at mealtime.
6.A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should
plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which
of the following clients?
A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is
receiving IV PCA
A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a
hemicolectomy
7.A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client
who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet. The nurse
should identify this manifestation as an indication of which of
the following dietary deficiencies?
Iron
Riboflavin
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
8.A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having
difficulty losing weight. Which of the following responses
by the nurse is appropriate?
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite.
9.A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food
choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the best source
of potassium?
1 cup grapes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cooked tomatoes
1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has
gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of
the following statements made by the client indicates a need
for further teaching?
This does not mean that my baby will have this disease.
This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet soda.
70 Q/A
, NURSING 160 NUTRITION PROCTORED
1.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a
new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of
the following foods or beverages should the nurse
recommended to minimize heartburn?
Orange juice
Decaffeinated coffee
Peppermint
Potatoes
2.A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about
vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the
teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for
the transmission of nerve impulses?
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
Zinc
3.A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counseling, which
of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care
was followed?
BMI of 25
Weight gain of 1.8kg
BMI of 33
Weight loss of 2.7kg
4.A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws
of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal choices
should the nurse request for the client?
Turkey and cheese sandwich
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Pork chop and applesauce
Scrambled eggs and bacon
5.A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies
to promote increased food intake for an older adult client.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement?
, Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
Offer finger foods at mealtime.
6.A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should
plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which
of the following clients?
A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is
receiving IV PCA
A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen
A client who has colon cancer and will undergo a
hemicolectomy
7.A nurse is performing a nutritional evaluation for a client
who reports paresthesia of the hands and feet. The nurse
should identify this manifestation as an indication of which of
the following dietary deficiencies?
Iron
Riboflavin
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
8.A nurse is caring for a client who reports she is having
difficulty losing weight. Which of the following responses
by the nurse is appropriate?
Eat small portions of the high-calorie foods first.
Set a goal and you will be able to attain it.
It is helpful to self-monitor your eating.
Taste food while cooking to help curb your appetite.
9.A nurse is providing discharge teaching about food
choices to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the
following foods should the nurse identify as the best source
of potassium?
1 cup grapes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup cooked tomatoes
1 cup apple slices
10. A nurse is providing teaching to an obese client who has
gestational diabetes and is at 25 weeks of gestation. Which of
the following statements made by the client indicates a need
for further teaching?
This does not mean that my baby will have this disease.
This means that I will have diabetes for the rest of my life.
If I feel dizzy, I should drink six ounces of a non-diet soda.
