WGU D440 OA 2025 PREP TEST BANK WITH 400 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ WGU
D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE OA (BRAND NEW!)
What is the purpose of determining a patient's body mass index (BMI) and body
composition measurements?
Indicate the patient's risk for overweight and obesity
Which component in milk is an allergen for those with food allergies?
Protein
3 multiple choice options
Which food causes bloating gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea in individuals with
lactose intolerance?
-Glass of milk
-Cheese and crackers
-Half a turkey sandwich
-Slice of toast with butter
-Salad with low-fat dressing
-Glass of milk
-Cheese and crackers
-Slice of toast with butter
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
pg. 1
,The consistent daily intake of which nutrient is important when taking an
anticoagulant?
Vitamin K
3 multiple choice options
Which condition may a patient with spoon-shaped nails on the hands be
experiencing?
Iron deficiency anemia
3 multiple choice options
Calculate the total energy expenditure (TEE) using Mifflin-St. Jeor formula for a
patient who is mildly obese based on the information below:
Female
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight: 178 pounds
Age: 52
1685 kcal/day;
-Patient height in inches: (5 feet x 12 in/ft) + 4 in = 64in
-Patient's height in cm: 64 in x 2.54 cm/in = 162.56
-Patient's weight in kg: 178lbs / 2.2lbs/kg = 80.91
-Multiply the patients height, weight, and age to the respective numbers in the
formula before adding height and weight together and subtract the age total and
161. Then complete the formula by multiplying the total by the PA.
TEE = [(10 x 80.91) + (6.25 x 162.56) - (5 x 52) - 161] x 1.2 =
TEE = (809.1 + 1016 - 260 - 161) x 1.2
TEE = 1404.1 x 1.2 = 1684.92 rounded to the nearest whole number = 1685
kcal/day
In a well-nourished person, which anatomical structure holds a 12- to 48-hour
reserve of glycogen, a source of stored energy?
-Adipose tissue
-Muscle
-Liver
pg. 2
,-Pancreas
-Gallbladder
-Muscle
-Liver
The clinician is measuring the basal energy expenditure (BEE) of a patient using a
food consumption and physical activity record that the patient has kept. Which
factor can increase the BEE?
Increased lean body mass
3 multiple choice options
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
-Dietary fiber
-Low-fat dairy
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Dietary fiber
-Low-fat dairy
Which food sources supply carbohydrates in the form of naturally occurring
sugars?
Fruits and dairy products
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following statements regarding the nutrient needs caused by drug
side effects is incorrect?
They are taking triamterene, so I will need to ensure that they have extra potassium
in their diets.
3 multiple choice options
pg. 3
, When taking naproxen, patients should increase intake of food high in which
nutrient?
-Iron
-Zinc
-Vitamin C
-Folate
-Vitamin K
-Vitamin C
-Folate
-Vitamin K
which of the following should be closely monitored for patients on anti-clotting
drugs such as warfarin or clopidogrel?
Vitamin K
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following herbs can have a negative interaction with propranolol?
Garlic
3 multiple choice options
Which inflammatory bowel disease can affect any portion of the GI tract?
Crohn's disease
3 multiple choice options
Which statement about dietary considerations for patient with cystic fibrosis (CF)
is accurate?
Patient with CF requires increased calories and fat intake
3 multiple choice options
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure.
Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake?
pg. 4
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ WGU
D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE OA (BRAND NEW!)
What is the purpose of determining a patient's body mass index (BMI) and body
composition measurements?
Indicate the patient's risk for overweight and obesity
Which component in milk is an allergen for those with food allergies?
Protein
3 multiple choice options
Which food causes bloating gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea in individuals with
lactose intolerance?
-Glass of milk
-Cheese and crackers
-Half a turkey sandwich
-Slice of toast with butter
-Salad with low-fat dressing
-Glass of milk
-Cheese and crackers
-Slice of toast with butter
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
pg. 1
,The consistent daily intake of which nutrient is important when taking an
anticoagulant?
Vitamin K
3 multiple choice options
Which condition may a patient with spoon-shaped nails on the hands be
experiencing?
Iron deficiency anemia
3 multiple choice options
Calculate the total energy expenditure (TEE) using Mifflin-St. Jeor formula for a
patient who is mildly obese based on the information below:
Female
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight: 178 pounds
Age: 52
1685 kcal/day;
-Patient height in inches: (5 feet x 12 in/ft) + 4 in = 64in
-Patient's height in cm: 64 in x 2.54 cm/in = 162.56
-Patient's weight in kg: 178lbs / 2.2lbs/kg = 80.91
-Multiply the patients height, weight, and age to the respective numbers in the
formula before adding height and weight together and subtract the age total and
161. Then complete the formula by multiplying the total by the PA.
TEE = [(10 x 80.91) + (6.25 x 162.56) - (5 x 52) - 161] x 1.2 =
TEE = (809.1 + 1016 - 260 - 161) x 1.2
TEE = 1404.1 x 1.2 = 1684.92 rounded to the nearest whole number = 1685
kcal/day
In a well-nourished person, which anatomical structure holds a 12- to 48-hour
reserve of glycogen, a source of stored energy?
-Adipose tissue
-Muscle
-Liver
pg. 2
,-Pancreas
-Gallbladder
-Muscle
-Liver
The clinician is measuring the basal energy expenditure (BEE) of a patient using a
food consumption and physical activity record that the patient has kept. Which
factor can increase the BEE?
Increased lean body mass
3 multiple choice options
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
-Dietary fiber
-Low-fat dairy
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Dietary fiber
-Low-fat dairy
Which food sources supply carbohydrates in the form of naturally occurring
sugars?
Fruits and dairy products
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following statements regarding the nutrient needs caused by drug
side effects is incorrect?
They are taking triamterene, so I will need to ensure that they have extra potassium
in their diets.
3 multiple choice options
pg. 3
, When taking naproxen, patients should increase intake of food high in which
nutrient?
-Iron
-Zinc
-Vitamin C
-Folate
-Vitamin K
-Vitamin C
-Folate
-Vitamin K
which of the following should be closely monitored for patients on anti-clotting
drugs such as warfarin or clopidogrel?
Vitamin K
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following herbs can have a negative interaction with propranolol?
Garlic
3 multiple choice options
Which inflammatory bowel disease can affect any portion of the GI tract?
Crohn's disease
3 multiple choice options
Which statement about dietary considerations for patient with cystic fibrosis (CF)
is accurate?
Patient with CF requires increased calories and fat intake
3 multiple choice options
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure.
Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake?
pg. 4
