NR 228 NUTRITION ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as
part of routine physical examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is
31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse should identify that this client has
more risk factors for which of the following disorders? - ANSWER
Cardiovascular disease
A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______
instructions regarding weight management. Which client requires further
action based on the body mass index level? Select all that apply -
ANSWER A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of 31
A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29
A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16
A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32
A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates
no evidence of anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the
nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein uptake and
synthesis? - ANSWER Albumin
A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to
promote wound healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER Protein
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the
following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should
include in the teaching? - ANSWER Fish
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which
of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best
source of calcium? - ANSWER 1 cup milk
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching
should state that which of the following groups of foods contain the highest
level of carbohydrates? - ANSWER Rice, potatoes, and oranges
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's
teaching plan should state that in order to limit saturated fat intake, the
,client should limit total fat intake to what percentage of total calories per
day? - ANSWER 30%
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should
include that which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality
protein? - ANSWER Soybeans
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should
include that which of the following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D
in the body? - ANSWER Exposure to sunlight
A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse
should include which of the following as a recommend amount of
vegetables servings per day? - ANSWER 2 1/2 cups
A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on
weight management using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and
weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients have a healthy BMI?
- ANSWER A client with a weight of 150 lbs and height of 68 inches
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering
from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-
lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client? -
ANSWER Soy milk
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat,
low-sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following foods choices
by the client indicates the need for further teaching? - ANSWER A slice of
cheese
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a complex surgical procedure
earlier in the day. Which action is most important to include in the plan of
care? - ANSWER Provide protein rich foods
Avoid limiting foods high in carbohydrate when the client resumes eating
A nurse is discussing the risk of dehydration with a client that needs to
increase daily fluid intake. Which of the following foods have the highest
percentage of water by weight? - ANSWER Watermelon
,A nurse is planning care for a client that has a prescribed low magnesium
diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the
instruction? - ANSWER Chicken
A nurse is providing instructions for a client requiring dietary modification to
reduce fat. The nurse should encourage the client to consume which of the
following foods? - ANSWER Roast turkey
A nurse is caring for a client that requires avoidance of fatty foods and
lactose. Which food choice will follow the recommended low lactose diet? -
ANSWER Toast and jelly
A nurse is assessing a client with medications. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER Poor concentration
A nurse is providing instructions to a client that follows a vegan diet. The
nurse includes that which of the following foods is a reliable source of
vitamin B12? - ANSWER Tofu
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a prescription for
a fat soluble vitamin supplement. The nurse should instruct the client to
take the supplement for which of the following? - ANSWER Vitamin A
A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent who is a
vegetarian. He eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the
following items should the nurse suggest the client order for lunch to
provide the nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet? - ANSWER
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a 2,000 calorie American Diabetes
Association (ADA) diet and substitutes the whole milk on his breakfast tray
for skim milk. Because of this substitution, the nurse should know that the
client can add what to his oatmeal on his breakfast tray? - ANSWER One
tablespoon of low-fat margarine
A nurse is teaching information to a group of older adults about sources of
complete and incomplete proteins. Which of the following foods should the
nurse include as a complete protein? - ANSWER Yogurt
, A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should recognize that
which of the following clients is at risk for vitamin B6 deficiency? -
ANSWER A client that reports drinking hard liquor everyday
A nurse is discussing nutrition therapy for wound healing fat surgery to a
small group of adults clients to promote wound healing. Which of the
following vitamins should the nurse include in the instruction? - ANSWER
Vitamin A, B12, C, and K
A nurse is instructing a client with a vitamin K deficiency about foods rich in
vitamin K. Which of the following information should the nurse include? -
ANSWER Green leafy vegetables
A nurse is providing information to a group of clients about high protein
foods they should eat. Which of the following food choices should the nurse
include in the instructions? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Cottage
cheese
Milk shake
Tuna fish
Egg and ham omelet
A nurse is providing dietary information to a client that requires increased
calcium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
ANSWER Increase your consumption of green, leafy vegetables
A nurse is caring for a client that requires a low glucose diet. Which of the
following substances should the nurse instruct the client to use as a
sweetener? - ANSWER Non-nutritive sugar substitute
A nurse is providing instructions on low sodium diets. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make? - ANSWER You should
decrease your daily intake of peanut butter
A nruse is planning care for a client with diabetes about which dietary
sources should provide the greatest percentage of calories. Which of the
following statements indicate that client understanding is met? - ANSWER I
should eat more calories from complex carbohydrates than anything else
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A++
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as
part of routine physical examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is
31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse should identify that this client has
more risk factors for which of the following disorders? - ANSWER
Cardiovascular disease
A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______
instructions regarding weight management. Which client requires further
action based on the body mass index level? Select all that apply -
ANSWER A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of 31
A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29
A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16
A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32
A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates
no evidence of anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the
nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein uptake and
synthesis? - ANSWER Albumin
A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to
promote wound healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER Protein
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the
following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should
include in the teaching? - ANSWER Fish
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which
of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best
source of calcium? - ANSWER 1 cup milk
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching
should state that which of the following groups of foods contain the highest
level of carbohydrates? - ANSWER Rice, potatoes, and oranges
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's
teaching plan should state that in order to limit saturated fat intake, the
,client should limit total fat intake to what percentage of total calories per
day? - ANSWER 30%
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should
include that which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality
protein? - ANSWER Soybeans
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should
include that which of the following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D
in the body? - ANSWER Exposure to sunlight
A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse
should include which of the following as a recommend amount of
vegetables servings per day? - ANSWER 2 1/2 cups
A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on
weight management using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and
weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients have a healthy BMI?
- ANSWER A client with a weight of 150 lbs and height of 68 inches
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering
from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-
lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client? -
ANSWER Soy milk
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat,
low-sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following foods choices
by the client indicates the need for further teaching? - ANSWER A slice of
cheese
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a complex surgical procedure
earlier in the day. Which action is most important to include in the plan of
care? - ANSWER Provide protein rich foods
Avoid limiting foods high in carbohydrate when the client resumes eating
A nurse is discussing the risk of dehydration with a client that needs to
increase daily fluid intake. Which of the following foods have the highest
percentage of water by weight? - ANSWER Watermelon
,A nurse is planning care for a client that has a prescribed low magnesium
diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the
instruction? - ANSWER Chicken
A nurse is providing instructions for a client requiring dietary modification to
reduce fat. The nurse should encourage the client to consume which of the
following foods? - ANSWER Roast turkey
A nurse is caring for a client that requires avoidance of fatty foods and
lactose. Which food choice will follow the recommended low lactose diet? -
ANSWER Toast and jelly
A nurse is assessing a client with medications. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER Poor concentration
A nurse is providing instructions to a client that follows a vegan diet. The
nurse includes that which of the following foods is a reliable source of
vitamin B12? - ANSWER Tofu
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a prescription for
a fat soluble vitamin supplement. The nurse should instruct the client to
take the supplement for which of the following? - ANSWER Vitamin A
A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent who is a
vegetarian. He eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the
following items should the nurse suggest the client order for lunch to
provide the nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet? - ANSWER
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a 2,000 calorie American Diabetes
Association (ADA) diet and substitutes the whole milk on his breakfast tray
for skim milk. Because of this substitution, the nurse should know that the
client can add what to his oatmeal on his breakfast tray? - ANSWER One
tablespoon of low-fat margarine
A nurse is teaching information to a group of older adults about sources of
complete and incomplete proteins. Which of the following foods should the
nurse include as a complete protein? - ANSWER Yogurt
, A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should recognize that
which of the following clients is at risk for vitamin B6 deficiency? -
ANSWER A client that reports drinking hard liquor everyday
A nurse is discussing nutrition therapy for wound healing fat surgery to a
small group of adults clients to promote wound healing. Which of the
following vitamins should the nurse include in the instruction? - ANSWER
Vitamin A, B12, C, and K
A nurse is instructing a client with a vitamin K deficiency about foods rich in
vitamin K. Which of the following information should the nurse include? -
ANSWER Green leafy vegetables
A nurse is providing information to a group of clients about high protein
foods they should eat. Which of the following food choices should the nurse
include in the instructions? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Cottage
cheese
Milk shake
Tuna fish
Egg and ham omelet
A nurse is providing dietary information to a client that requires increased
calcium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
ANSWER Increase your consumption of green, leafy vegetables
A nurse is caring for a client that requires a low glucose diet. Which of the
following substances should the nurse instruct the client to use as a
sweetener? - ANSWER Non-nutritive sugar substitute
A nurse is providing instructions on low sodium diets. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make? - ANSWER You should
decrease your daily intake of peanut butter
A nruse is planning care for a client with diabetes about which dietary
sources should provide the greatest percentage of calories. Which of the
following statements indicate that client understanding is met? - ANSWER I
should eat more calories from complex carbohydrates than anything else
