NR 228 NUTRITION FINAL EXAM
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 75
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|AGRADE
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
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 75
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|AGRADE
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
