NURSING 299 - MIDTERM LATEST 2024 COMPLETE 2000
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
The nurse recognizes that carbohydrates are a class of energy-yielding nutrients that
contain which of the following elements? Select all that apply - Correct Answer - carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
When providing education to a group of students, the school health nurse correctly
states that around the world, the most commonly found nutrient in the human diet is
which of the following? - Correct Answer - carbohydrates.
The nurse recognizes that glucose, fructose, and galactose are also referred to as
which of the following? - Correct Answer - monosaccharides.
The nurse recognizes that disaccharides are composed of two sugar molecules. The
combination of glucose and fructose creates: - Correct Answer - sucrose
The nurse is helping a client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes understand the diet
changes that need to be made. The nurse explains that the emphasis should be on
which of the following when deciding what to eat? - Correct Answer - consistent total
carbohydrate intake
The nurse is explaining how the body uses amino acids and proteins. The nurse
explains that which structure in the body determines how amino acids are used? -
Correct Answer - the liver
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The nurse recognizes that which protein helps maintain the proper balance among the
interstitial compartments of the body? - Correct Answer - albumin
The nurse is preparing a diet plan for a client who weighs 200 pounds. If the client is
going to start a 1800-calorie MyPlate diet plan, approximately how many grams of
protein should he eat each day? - Correct Answer - 72 grams
The client is a 21-year-old male who was in a motorcycle accident, sustaining a
fractured femur and closed head injury. The health care provider has requested a
nitrogen balance determination. The record indicates a 24-hour protein intake of 70
grams. A 24-hour urinary urea nitrogen collection result was 18.5 grams. The nurse
recognizes that this client is in which of the following states? - Correct Answer -
catabolic protein
The nurse is noting the client's protein intake for breakfast. The client ate the following:
1 slice toast, 2 scrambled eggs, 1 oz bacon, 3 ounces of yogurt with 1/2 cup sliced
strawberries, and 1 cup black coffee. How many grams of protein did this client ingest
with this meal? Enter only the correct number - Correct Answer - 28
essential amino acids - Correct Answer - histidine
isoleucine
leucine
lysine
methionine
phenylalanine
threonine
tryptophan
valine
The nurse is providing education to some clients who are recovering from critical illness.
The nurse should recommend which of the following sources of high-quality protein to
these clients? Select all that apply. - Correct Answer - red meat
yogurt
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The nurse reviews the care needs for assigned clients. Which client is a priority for the
nurse to assess for adequate protein intake? - Correct Answer - Client with chronic renal
failure beginning hemodialysis treatments
The client is aware that fish are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, but the client is
pregnant and concerned about the mercury content in the fish. Which of the following
can the nurse recommend as a substitute to fish to provide omega-3 fats? - Correct
Answer - flaxseed oil
A client has come in for a follow-up visit after recovering from a serious systemic
infection. The client says that he has been making up for not being able to eat for three
weeks. The nurse notes that according to the client's food log, his protein intake was
100 grams for the previous day. The laboratory result for his UUN was 9.8 grams. The
nurse notes that this client's nitrogen balance is which of the following? - Correct
Answer - 2.2 grams
A healthy adult client weighs 220 pounds. What is the recommended daily allowance for
protein in grams? - Correct Answer - 80
Lycopene is a phytochemical that is a potent antioxidant that may reduce the risk of
prostate cancer. Which popular food contains lycopene? - Correct Answer - tomatoes
The nurse is encouraging a client to eat a variety of food to ensure adequate nutritional
intake. Which food group will be the best source of thiamin? - Correct Answer - grains
The nurse is encouraging an older adult client to spend time outside in the sun to
improve vitamin D intake. The nurse is explains to the client that vitamin D helps in with
which of the following? - Correct Answer - maintaining blood calcium levels.
The nurse knows that vitamin C is known to promote the formation of which of the
following? - Correct Answer - collagen
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A 45-year-old client tells the nurse that weight has begun slowly accumulating the last
few years despite being consistently moderately active. The nurse explains that the
client needs fewer calories for which age-related reason? - Correct Answer - Lean
tissue is decreasing
The nurse is teaching the family and a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus. Further teaching is needed when a family member makes which
statement? - Correct Answer - "I will fry potato chips without salt at home this weekend."
A client asked about making use of basal metabolic rate (BMR) data. Which teaching
will the nurse provide? - Correct Answer - Lean tissue affects BMR
The nurse has assessed a 36-year-old female who is 5 feet and 5 inches tall and has a
waist circumference of 36 inches. Which teaching will the nurse provide? - Correct
Answer - Set goal to lose 1 pound weekly
The nurse is helping a pregnant female form a weight loss plan to be implemented after
the birth of her baby. If this woman is 5 feet 5 inches tall, which of the following is an
ideal weight for her? - Correct Answer - 125 pounds
The nurse is teaching a client about healthy food choices and setting reasonable goals
for weight loss. Which recommendation(s) will the nurse provide? Select all that apply. -
Correct Answer - Eat out less often
Bring healthy snacks from home to work
Keep a log of foods eaten daily
The nurse is helping a client understand the new dietary restrictions that she needs to
follow because of her newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client's BMI is
currently 37. The nurse recognizes that this client is in which BMI category? - Correct
Answer - obesity class 2
The client is being admitted for outpatient surgery. During the assessment, the nurse
notes the client is 6 ft 3 in tall and weighs 97 kg. What is this client's BMI? - Correct
Answer - 30
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