NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
GUARANTEED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
ALREADY GRADED A+.
nurse is calculating daily protein allowance of client who weighs 176 lbs. client's daily
protein allowance in 0.8 g/kg. how many grams should the client consume per day? -
ANSWER- 64 g
nurse is providing information regarding breastfeeding to parents of newborn. which of
the following statements should nurse make?
a. breast milk is nutritionally complete for infants up to 6 months of age
b. iron-fortified infant formulas are nutritionally inferior to breast milk
c. supplemental water is needed to provide adequate fluid intake
d. use whole cow's milk if you discontinue breastfeeding in the first year - ANSWER- a.
breast milk is nutritionally complete for an infant up to 6 months of age
rationale: nutritionally complete to support growth and development of newborns and
infants
nurse is caring for client who is prescribed captopril. nurse should recognize which of
the following foods could cause potential medication interaction?
,a. watermelon
b. cantaloupe
c. lettuce
d. carrots - ANSWER- b. cantaloupe
rationale: ACE inhibitors retain potassium and can lead to hyperkalemia; cantaloupe is
food source high in potassium
nurse is updating plan of care for client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings
and is experiencing diarrhea. which intervention should the nurse include in the plan?
a. discard client's opened cans of formula within 48 hours
b. administer client's formula cold
c. feed the client in small, frequent volumes
d. consider low-calorie formula for client - ANSWER- c. feed client in small, frequent
volumes
rationale: large volume and rapid feeding of formula can cause diarrhea
nurse is developing a teaching plan for client who has dysphagia and is being
discharged home with prescription for mechanical soft diet. which food should nurse
include in plan?
, a. fresh peas
b. white rice
c. orange slices
d. mashed potatoes - ANSWER- d. mashed potatoes
rationale: mechanical soft is foods with altered texture; foods that are softened with
liquid, and foods that are thickened for consistency
nurse is providing teaching to client who is lactating about increasing protein intake.
which of the following foods should nurse recommend as best source of protein
a. legumes
b. cottage cheese
c. peanut butter
d. whole grain cereal - ANSWER- b. cottage cheese
rationale: best source because it is a complete protein; complete proteins contain all
nine essential amino acids
a nurse is caring for client who is receiving TPN. which of the following lab findings
indicate TPN is effective?
a. calcium 8 mg/mL