D440 Health and Wellness EAQ 381 Questions with Verified
Answers
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure.
Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake? - CORRECT
ANSWER Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's
diet? - CORRECT ANSWER the amino acids are required for the synthesis of
protein
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to the
MyPlate food guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices? - CORRECT
ANSWER The family makes monthly trips to the food pantry
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family. Which
recommendation most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet? - CORRECT
ANSWER Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the nurse tell
her? - CORRECT ANSWER Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What resource
will aid in the nurse's assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER Tolerable upper intake
level
Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of postoperative
wound healing? - CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin C
What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the hospital
with uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the lower left leg? -
CORRECT ANSWER Drug-nutrient interactions
,The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be limited?
- CORRECT ANSWER Partially hydrogenated oils
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful overnutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER
The patient who takes multiple vitamin supplements
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed? - CORRECT
ANSWER Tolerable upper intake level
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein. Which
food does the nurse recommend removing? - CORRECT ANSWER Pancakes
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in the Healthy
People 2030 national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating? - CORRECT ANSWER
Greater variety in healthy options on the workplace food menu
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to start a
popular weight-loss diet? - CORRECT ANSWER Review the diet
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American
Cancer Society and American Heart Association, are modeled after what? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz of
grains? - CORRECT ANSWER A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly diagnosed with
heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER Health promotion
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals. Which
food item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest in calories? -
CORRECT ANSWER Multigrain cereals
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse,
"How can I prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the most
,comprehensive resource for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Healthy People
2030
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which nutrient
might the nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test results? -
CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin K
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food insecurity? - CORRECT ANSWER A
household with children
Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed under
the Nutrition and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings - CORRECT ANSWER -Promoting access
to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy
People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
, -Education about drug-nutrient interactions - CORRECT ANSWER -Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells the
nurse, "I do not like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute ice cream for
milk?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER "Let's
explore some other dietary options."
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat should be
limited in the diet?
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
-Polyunsaturated fats
-Monounsaturated fats - CORRECT ANSWER -Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
A group of nursing students is learning to work with the MyPlate food guidelines.
Which resource is available on the MyPlate website?
-Serving size based on size of plate
-Sample menus based on sex and age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
-Location of food sources - CORRECT ANSWER -Sample menus based on sex and
age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
A patient complains of being tired all the time. After reviewing the patient's diet,
the nurse hypothesizes that a lack of which nutritional element may be causing
the fatigue?
-Fried foods
-Saturated fats
-Vitamins
-Minerals
Answers
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure.
Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake? - CORRECT
ANSWER Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's
diet? - CORRECT ANSWER the amino acids are required for the synthesis of
protein
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to the
MyPlate food guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices? - CORRECT
ANSWER The family makes monthly trips to the food pantry
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family. Which
recommendation most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet? - CORRECT
ANSWER Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the nurse tell
her? - CORRECT ANSWER Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What resource
will aid in the nurse's assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER Tolerable upper intake
level
Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of postoperative
wound healing? - CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin C
What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the hospital
with uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the lower left leg? -
CORRECT ANSWER Drug-nutrient interactions
,The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be limited?
- CORRECT ANSWER Partially hydrogenated oils
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful overnutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER
The patient who takes multiple vitamin supplements
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed? - CORRECT
ANSWER Tolerable upper intake level
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein. Which
food does the nurse recommend removing? - CORRECT ANSWER Pancakes
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in the Healthy
People 2030 national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating? - CORRECT ANSWER
Greater variety in healthy options on the workplace food menu
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to start a
popular weight-loss diet? - CORRECT ANSWER Review the diet
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American
Cancer Society and American Heart Association, are modeled after what? -
CORRECT ANSWER Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz of
grains? - CORRECT ANSWER A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly diagnosed with
heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER Health promotion
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals. Which
food item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest in calories? -
CORRECT ANSWER Multigrain cereals
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse,
"How can I prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the most
,comprehensive resource for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Healthy People
2030
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which nutrient
might the nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test results? -
CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin K
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food insecurity? - CORRECT ANSWER A
household with children
Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed under
the Nutrition and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings - CORRECT ANSWER -Promoting access
to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy
People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
, -Education about drug-nutrient interactions - CORRECT ANSWER -Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells the
nurse, "I do not like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute ice cream for
milk?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER "Let's
explore some other dietary options."
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat should be
limited in the diet?
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
-Polyunsaturated fats
-Monounsaturated fats - CORRECT ANSWER -Trans fats
-Saturated fats
-Hydrogenated fats
A group of nursing students is learning to work with the MyPlate food guidelines.
Which resource is available on the MyPlate website?
-Serving size based on size of plate
-Sample menus based on sex and age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
-Location of food sources - CORRECT ANSWER -Sample menus based on sex and
age
-Easy-to-read fact sheets
-Healthy recipes
A patient complains of being tired all the time. After reviewing the patient's diet,
the nurse hypothesizes that a lack of which nutritional element may be causing
the fatigue?
-Fried foods
-Saturated fats
-Vitamins
-Minerals
