NURS 299 UNLV 2025/2026 EXAM Questions GUARANTEE A+
The best example of the type of concern that is likely to be addressed by the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services when target goals for Healthy People 2030 are updated is
a. preference for vegetarian eating patterns among white women
b. low intake of fruits and vegetables by African American children
c. widespread use of bottled water in higher socioeconomic groups
d. common use of proteins and vitamin supplements in athletes - b. low intake of fruits and vegetables
by African American children
An example of community support for health promotion is
a. teaching a young mother skills in safe food preparation
b. watching a television documentary about industry errors in food processing
c. labeling fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage
d. being aware the Salmonella can be transmitted because of inadequate food preparation - c. labeling
fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage
An example of a technique for health promotion is
a. exercising five times a week
b. local supermarkets' expanding the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables
c. teaching a teenager how to choose healthier foods at a fast food restaurant
d. information about the relationship of dietary intake and diet related disorders - c. teaching a teenager
how to choose healthier foods at a fast food restaurant
For the efficient functioning and maintenance of the body, a person needs to consume sufficient
amounts of
a. fiber
b. nutrients
c. minerals
d. supplements - b. nutrients
,A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She should check the
document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults
b. dietary standards for Americans older than 50 years
c. dietary guidelines recommended for older adults
d. MyPlate recommendations for older adults - a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults
A healthy female middle-aged client asks what she can do to prevent the development of type 2
diabetes. Weight control and nutrition strategies discussed are considered
a. primary treatment
b. primary prevention
c. secondary prevention
d. tertiary prevention - b. primary prevention
As a home health care nurse, you are visiting a 70-year-old client who has just returned home from the
hospital after being treated for coronary artery disease. The medical nutrition therapy developed for him
by the hospital dietitian is considered
a. palliative care
b. primary prevention
c. secondary prevention
d. tertiary prevention - d. tertiary prevention
A nutrient that can be made by the body is called
a. essential
b. complete
c. incomplete
d. nonessential - d. nonessential
A client exercises regularly and wants to make sure he has sufficient energy for his workouts. The type of
nutrient that will be most helpful in providing the energy he needs is
,a. carbohydrates
b. water
c. minerals
d. protein - a. carbohydrates
A 45-year-old man tells you that he drinks 3 oz of Scotch whiskey most evenings. His alcohol intake is
considered
a. insignificant
b. moderate
c. higher than recommended
d. dangerously high - b. moderate
A dessert contains 4 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrate, 15 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol. The nutrient that
provides the most kilocalories in the dessert is
a. protein
b. carbohydrate
c. fat
d. alcohol - c. fat
A cup of frozen yogurt contains 24 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fat, and 4 g of protein. The total number of
kilocalories in the frozen yogurt is
a. 110
b. 130
c. 140
d. 162 - b. 130
Combinations of amino acids link together to form
a. protein
b. carbohydrates
c. dietary fiber
, d. lipids - a. protein
A bodybuilder tells you that all of his meals and snacks include high-protein foods such as eggs, canned
tuna, chicken, milk, and cheese. Most of the extra protein is probably used by his body to form
a. strong bones and joints
b. body fat stores
c. healthy brain tissue
d. increased muscle mass - b. body fat stores
When clients have a strong family history of both heart disease and cancer, the nurse should encourage
them to reduce their intake of
a. dietary fiber
b. protein
c. monounsaturated fat
d. saturated fat - d. saturated fat
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is able to assess the overall nutritional
and health status of Americans because
a. the populations surveyed are representative of the total population
b. it focuses on ethnic and socioeconomic groups at greater risk
c. it collects large volumes of survey data from all over the nation
d. survey methods and standards are consistent from year to year - a. the populations surveyed are
representative of the total population
In working with a ethnic minority population, a helpful way to increase health literacy could be to
a. invite members of the community to help identify needs and teaching strategies
b. encourage acculturation and adoption of healthful American eating patterns
c. set up a feeding program to provide healthy food for members of the community
d. use visual aids rather than written materials during health education encounters - a. invite members
of the community to help identify needs and teaching strategies
The best example of the type of concern that is likely to be addressed by the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services when target goals for Healthy People 2030 are updated is
a. preference for vegetarian eating patterns among white women
b. low intake of fruits and vegetables by African American children
c. widespread use of bottled water in higher socioeconomic groups
d. common use of proteins and vitamin supplements in athletes - b. low intake of fruits and vegetables
by African American children
An example of community support for health promotion is
a. teaching a young mother skills in safe food preparation
b. watching a television documentary about industry errors in food processing
c. labeling fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage
d. being aware the Salmonella can be transmitted because of inadequate food preparation - c. labeling
fresh poultry packages with information about proper food storage
An example of a technique for health promotion is
a. exercising five times a week
b. local supermarkets' expanding the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables
c. teaching a teenager how to choose healthier foods at a fast food restaurant
d. information about the relationship of dietary intake and diet related disorders - c. teaching a teenager
how to choose healthier foods at a fast food restaurant
For the efficient functioning and maintenance of the body, a person needs to consume sufficient
amounts of
a. fiber
b. nutrients
c. minerals
d. supplements - b. nutrients
,A nurse has just been assigned to a community health program for older adults. She should check the
document Healthy People 2020 to become familiar with
a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults
b. dietary standards for Americans older than 50 years
c. dietary guidelines recommended for older adults
d. MyPlate recommendations for older adults - a. nutrition priorities and goals for older American adults
A healthy female middle-aged client asks what she can do to prevent the development of type 2
diabetes. Weight control and nutrition strategies discussed are considered
a. primary treatment
b. primary prevention
c. secondary prevention
d. tertiary prevention - b. primary prevention
As a home health care nurse, you are visiting a 70-year-old client who has just returned home from the
hospital after being treated for coronary artery disease. The medical nutrition therapy developed for him
by the hospital dietitian is considered
a. palliative care
b. primary prevention
c. secondary prevention
d. tertiary prevention - d. tertiary prevention
A nutrient that can be made by the body is called
a. essential
b. complete
c. incomplete
d. nonessential - d. nonessential
A client exercises regularly and wants to make sure he has sufficient energy for his workouts. The type of
nutrient that will be most helpful in providing the energy he needs is
,a. carbohydrates
b. water
c. minerals
d. protein - a. carbohydrates
A 45-year-old man tells you that he drinks 3 oz of Scotch whiskey most evenings. His alcohol intake is
considered
a. insignificant
b. moderate
c. higher than recommended
d. dangerously high - b. moderate
A dessert contains 4 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrate, 15 g of fat, and 5 g of alcohol. The nutrient that
provides the most kilocalories in the dessert is
a. protein
b. carbohydrate
c. fat
d. alcohol - c. fat
A cup of frozen yogurt contains 24 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of fat, and 4 g of protein. The total number of
kilocalories in the frozen yogurt is
a. 110
b. 130
c. 140
d. 162 - b. 130
Combinations of amino acids link together to form
a. protein
b. carbohydrates
c. dietary fiber
, d. lipids - a. protein
A bodybuilder tells you that all of his meals and snacks include high-protein foods such as eggs, canned
tuna, chicken, milk, and cheese. Most of the extra protein is probably used by his body to form
a. strong bones and joints
b. body fat stores
c. healthy brain tissue
d. increased muscle mass - b. body fat stores
When clients have a strong family history of both heart disease and cancer, the nurse should encourage
them to reduce their intake of
a. dietary fiber
b. protein
c. monounsaturated fat
d. saturated fat - d. saturated fat
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is able to assess the overall nutritional
and health status of Americans because
a. the populations surveyed are representative of the total population
b. it focuses on ethnic and socioeconomic groups at greater risk
c. it collects large volumes of survey data from all over the nation
d. survey methods and standards are consistent from year to year - a. the populations surveyed are
representative of the total population
In working with a ethnic minority population, a helpful way to increase health literacy could be to
a. invite members of the community to help identify needs and teaching strategies
b. encourage acculturation and adoption of healthful American eating patterns
c. set up a feeding program to provide healthy food for members of the community
d. use visual aids rather than written materials during health education encounters - a. invite members
of the community to help identify needs and teaching strategies
