NURS 1200 (Exam 1) questions with correct answers
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). The patient was prescribed the proton pump inhibitor Prevacid
(lansoprazole). Which supplement may be prescribed to prevent
deficiency?
a. omega 3 fatty acids
b. vitamin D
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin B12 Correct Answer.-d
reduced gastric acidity associated with the use of proton pump
inhibitors, can lead to the deficiency of which vitamin? Correct Answer.-
vitamin B12
vitamin C deficiency is associated with many medications (T/F) Correct
Answer.-false
patients who take cholesterol medication may experience vitamin
_______ deficiency Correct Answer.-D
______________________ is a OTC supplemental medication that may
be used as monotherapy or in conjunction with cholesterol medication
for patients with hyperlipidemia Correct Answer.-omega 3 fatty acids
,excessive amounts of lipids (fats) in the blood, such as cholesterol and
triglycerides Correct Answer.-hyperlipidemia
Appropriate approaches used by the long-term care nurse to reinforce
patient education for a 73 year old who has just been diagnosed with
diabetes include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. remind the patient that a lot of damage has already occurred
b. avoid discussion of the patients favorite foods
c. encourage the patients family to participate in teaching sessions
d. schedule a visit by another resident who is diabetic
e. demonstrate food choices using food photographs
f. ask the patient about past experiences with lifestyle changes Correct
Answer.-c, d, e, f
A home health nurse is caring for a 79-year-old male patient suspected
of being malnourished. Which findings support this suspicion? (Select
all that apply.)
a. prealbumin level of 16 mg/dL
,b. weight loss of 6% since last months visit
c. hematocrit level of 50%
d. waist-to-hip ratio of 1.0
e. BMI of 17%
f. hemoglobin level of 8.2 g/dL Correct Answer.-b, e, f
the expected hemoglobin level in a male is ________________ g/dL
Correct Answer.-14-18
the expected level for prealbumin is _____________ mg/dL Correct
Answer.-15-36
a hematocrit level of 50% is within normal limits (t/f) Correct Answer.-
true
A person of Northern heritage is at an increased risk for which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
a. celiac disease
, b. type II diabetes
c. metabolic syndrome
d. hypertension
e. type I diabetes
f. vitamin C deficiency Correct Answer.-a, e
People of African-American and Hispanic heritage are at an increased
risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. celiac disease
b. type II diabetes
c. metabolic syndrome
d. hypertension
e. type I diabetes
f. vitamin C deficiency Correct Answer.-b, c, d
Which nutrients are critical for the musculoskeletal development during
infancy, childhood, and adolescence?
a. zinc and potassium
b. vitamins and minerals
c. protein and calcium
d. fats and carbs Correct Answer.-c
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). The patient was prescribed the proton pump inhibitor Prevacid
(lansoprazole). Which supplement may be prescribed to prevent
deficiency?
a. omega 3 fatty acids
b. vitamin D
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin B12 Correct Answer.-d
reduced gastric acidity associated with the use of proton pump
inhibitors, can lead to the deficiency of which vitamin? Correct Answer.-
vitamin B12
vitamin C deficiency is associated with many medications (T/F) Correct
Answer.-false
patients who take cholesterol medication may experience vitamin
_______ deficiency Correct Answer.-D
______________________ is a OTC supplemental medication that may
be used as monotherapy or in conjunction with cholesterol medication
for patients with hyperlipidemia Correct Answer.-omega 3 fatty acids
,excessive amounts of lipids (fats) in the blood, such as cholesterol and
triglycerides Correct Answer.-hyperlipidemia
Appropriate approaches used by the long-term care nurse to reinforce
patient education for a 73 year old who has just been diagnosed with
diabetes include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. remind the patient that a lot of damage has already occurred
b. avoid discussion of the patients favorite foods
c. encourage the patients family to participate in teaching sessions
d. schedule a visit by another resident who is diabetic
e. demonstrate food choices using food photographs
f. ask the patient about past experiences with lifestyle changes Correct
Answer.-c, d, e, f
A home health nurse is caring for a 79-year-old male patient suspected
of being malnourished. Which findings support this suspicion? (Select
all that apply.)
a. prealbumin level of 16 mg/dL
,b. weight loss of 6% since last months visit
c. hematocrit level of 50%
d. waist-to-hip ratio of 1.0
e. BMI of 17%
f. hemoglobin level of 8.2 g/dL Correct Answer.-b, e, f
the expected hemoglobin level in a male is ________________ g/dL
Correct Answer.-14-18
the expected level for prealbumin is _____________ mg/dL Correct
Answer.-15-36
a hematocrit level of 50% is within normal limits (t/f) Correct Answer.-
true
A person of Northern heritage is at an increased risk for which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
a. celiac disease
, b. type II diabetes
c. metabolic syndrome
d. hypertension
e. type I diabetes
f. vitamin C deficiency Correct Answer.-a, e
People of African-American and Hispanic heritage are at an increased
risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. celiac disease
b. type II diabetes
c. metabolic syndrome
d. hypertension
e. type I diabetes
f. vitamin C deficiency Correct Answer.-b, c, d
Which nutrients are critical for the musculoskeletal development during
infancy, childhood, and adolescence?
a. zinc and potassium
b. vitamins and minerals
c. protein and calcium
d. fats and carbs Correct Answer.-c
