Rasmussen Nutrition Exam 2 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

A client has been in the hospital for the past three days and the nurse has initiated the Nutrition Care Process (NCP). The nurse has completed the Nutrition Assessment and is now identifying and labeling the problems, determining the cause/contributing risk factors, and clustering signs and symptoms for this client. What step is the nurse at in the NCP? - Answer-Nutrition Diagnosis A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of the following vitamins increases the absorption of iron? - Answer-C A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the majority of potassium located in the body? - Answer-Intracellular Fluid Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin? - Answer-Thiamin False claims regarding certain foods, supplements or medicines can be dangerous. What is one of the greatest dangers to individuals practicing unfounded nutritional habits? - Answer-Appropriate medical interventions may be delayed Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that affect the balance of body water. - Answer-Antidiuretic Hormone and aldosterone In recent years there have been several reports of major food infection outbreaks. Which bacterium causes an infection after the consumption of raw or undercooked ground beef? - Answer-E. Coli In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed within how many hours following admission? - Answer-24 Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function? - Answer-Oxygen transport Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements. Select the item that lists two of the trace elements. - Answer-Iron and zincMost Americans consume more than the recommended 1500 mg of sodium. What is the major source of sodium in the United States? - Answer-Processed foods Most individuals get the required daily amount (RDA) of Vitamin D from fortified milk and sun exposure. What disease is making a comeback when breastfeed infants do not receive Vitamin D supplements? - Answer-Rickets Select the preferred method of providing nutrition to clients in the acute care setting. - Answer-Oral The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for calcium increases for which group of individuals over the age of 50? - Answer-Women only The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is an assessment tool to detect undernutrition for which age group? - Answer-Older adults The United States Department of Agriculture is focused on the following areas related to foods and nutrition. Select the correct answer. - Answer-Food, diet, dietary guidelines, and the federal program "My Plate" The ability of the eye to adapt to changes in light depends on the light-sensitive pigment, rhodopsin, located in the rods of the retina. Normal rhodopsin cannot be formed when what vitamin is deficient in a person's diet? - Answer-Vitamin A The nurse is providing a nutrition education program for a client who has a diagnosis of osteoporosis. The nurse can confirm that the client understands the teaching when the client states the following will increase calcium absorption. - Answer-Vitamin D The nurse teaches the client the role of vitamin D. Which statement by the client about vitamin D indicates that the teaching has been effective? - Answer-"It is associated with calcium and helps build bone." The term evidence-based practice has become a crucial component of healthcare. What is the FIRST step in this process? - Answer-Identify the problemThere are two forces controlling body water distribution. Identify these two forces. - Answer-Solutes and membranes To be classified as a vitamin, a compound has to meet three (3) criteria. Which of the following is NOT a requirement go be classified as a vitamin? - Answer-It is required in large quantities. Vitamins are classified as fat-soluble or water-soluble. Select the item that lists only fat-soluble vitamins. - Answer-A, D and E Waist circumference is used to classify overweight and obesity as well as to estimate disease risk. What waist circumference indicates that a client is at risk for disease? - Answer-Greater than 40 inches in men and greater than 35 inches in women What are the three functions of nutrients for the body? Select the answer below. - Answer-Provide energy, build and repair body tissues, metabolic regulation What do nutritional and medical authorities agree is the optimal single food for an infant during the first 6 to 7 months of life? - Answer-Human breast milk