NUTRITION ESSENTIALS FOR
NURSING PRACTICE QUIZ #1 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should you tell a patient about taking mineral supplements? - Answer-If you do
not have a mineral deficiency, taking supplements can lead to a potentially excessive
intake that can cause adverse health defects.
For most Americans, the largest percentage of their total calories expended daily is
from - Answer-Basal energy expenditure
Portion control instructions have been effective when the patient verbalizes -
Answer-Use a smaller plate
How can we speed up metabolism - Answer-Include resistance training in your
exercise. Adding muscle tissue will increase metabolism
How much weight will a person lose in a week if he eats 500 fewer cal/day than he
needs and increases his exercise expenditure by 500 cal/day - Answer-2 lbs/week
How many calories per day would a healthy weight adult who weighs 70 kg need? -
Answer-1750 to 2100 calories
Waist circumference is an indicator of - Answer-Abdominal fat content
Which substitution results from a healthy choice - Answer-Eye of round steak instead
of beef short rib
A BMO of 26 is considered - Answer-Overweight
The greatest percentage of calories should come from - Answer-Carbohydrates
The DGA recommend Americans to - Answer-Limit added sugars to less than 10%
of total calories
"Moderate" alcohol consumption is - Answer-up to 1 drink per day for women and up
to 2 drinks per day for men
1 grain equivalent is equal to - Answer-One slice of bread
If a patient cannot eat all the veggies from MyPlate the RN should recommend -
Answer-Set a goal of eating larger quantities of the vegetables servings you currently
eat and gradually increase the serving a variety as you become more skillful in
adding vegetables to your diet.
1/2 cup of crooked cereal looks like - Answer-A 1/2 baseball
, Is not nutrient dense - Answer-Whole milk
Compared to a healthy US style eating pattern, a Mediterranean style eating plan is
higher in - Answer-Seafood and fruits
Which statement about supplement is accurate - Answer-Proper handling of
supplement ingredients is required by law
Which supplement should be taken cautiously by people taking anticoagulants -
Answer-Garlic
Best way to reduce the risk for foodborne illness - Answer--Wash hands b/a handling
food
-Cook foods thoroughly
-Avoid cross-contamination
Is organic food worth it the extra cost? - Answer-Buying organic food is an
individualized decision
How to avoid meat and poultry that are given antibiotics? - Answer-Meat and poultry
labeled "organic" cannot be given antibiotics
How to avoid buying foods that are genetically engineered? - Answer-Food labeled
"organic" cannot be genetically engineered.
CHAPTER 10 CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS INFLUENCES ON FOOD
Which would be the healthiest choice from a Mexican Restaurant - Answer-Arroz con
pollo
Word that indicates a low-fat technique is - Answer-Roasted
Nutritional characteristics of a traditional soul food diet - Answer--High in fat
-High in sodium
-High in cholesterol
-Low in calcium
A Chinese healthy traditional food practice that should be encouraged is - Answer-
Extensive use of vegetables in mixed dishes
What should the nurse tell a client who likes fish but refuses to eat it because of fear
of mercury poisoning? - Answer-The benefits of eating 8oz/week of a variety of fish
outweigh any potential risks for mercury.
Which statement indicated the client understands about choosing low-fat foods from
MyPlate? - Answer-"Within each food group, the foods lowest in fat should be
chosen most often."
NURSING PRACTICE QUIZ #1 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should you tell a patient about taking mineral supplements? - Answer-If you do
not have a mineral deficiency, taking supplements can lead to a potentially excessive
intake that can cause adverse health defects.
For most Americans, the largest percentage of their total calories expended daily is
from - Answer-Basal energy expenditure
Portion control instructions have been effective when the patient verbalizes -
Answer-Use a smaller plate
How can we speed up metabolism - Answer-Include resistance training in your
exercise. Adding muscle tissue will increase metabolism
How much weight will a person lose in a week if he eats 500 fewer cal/day than he
needs and increases his exercise expenditure by 500 cal/day - Answer-2 lbs/week
How many calories per day would a healthy weight adult who weighs 70 kg need? -
Answer-1750 to 2100 calories
Waist circumference is an indicator of - Answer-Abdominal fat content
Which substitution results from a healthy choice - Answer-Eye of round steak instead
of beef short rib
A BMO of 26 is considered - Answer-Overweight
The greatest percentage of calories should come from - Answer-Carbohydrates
The DGA recommend Americans to - Answer-Limit added sugars to less than 10%
of total calories
"Moderate" alcohol consumption is - Answer-up to 1 drink per day for women and up
to 2 drinks per day for men
1 grain equivalent is equal to - Answer-One slice of bread
If a patient cannot eat all the veggies from MyPlate the RN should recommend -
Answer-Set a goal of eating larger quantities of the vegetables servings you currently
eat and gradually increase the serving a variety as you become more skillful in
adding vegetables to your diet.
1/2 cup of crooked cereal looks like - Answer-A 1/2 baseball
, Is not nutrient dense - Answer-Whole milk
Compared to a healthy US style eating pattern, a Mediterranean style eating plan is
higher in - Answer-Seafood and fruits
Which statement about supplement is accurate - Answer-Proper handling of
supplement ingredients is required by law
Which supplement should be taken cautiously by people taking anticoagulants -
Answer-Garlic
Best way to reduce the risk for foodborne illness - Answer--Wash hands b/a handling
food
-Cook foods thoroughly
-Avoid cross-contamination
Is organic food worth it the extra cost? - Answer-Buying organic food is an
individualized decision
How to avoid meat and poultry that are given antibiotics? - Answer-Meat and poultry
labeled "organic" cannot be given antibiotics
How to avoid buying foods that are genetically engineered? - Answer-Food labeled
"organic" cannot be genetically engineered.
CHAPTER 10 CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS INFLUENCES ON FOOD
Which would be the healthiest choice from a Mexican Restaurant - Answer-Arroz con
pollo
Word that indicates a low-fat technique is - Answer-Roasted
Nutritional characteristics of a traditional soul food diet - Answer--High in fat
-High in sodium
-High in cholesterol
-Low in calcium
A Chinese healthy traditional food practice that should be encouraged is - Answer-
Extensive use of vegetables in mixed dishes
What should the nurse tell a client who likes fish but refuses to eat it because of fear
of mercury poisoning? - Answer-The benefits of eating 8oz/week of a variety of fish
outweigh any potential risks for mercury.
Which statement indicated the client understands about choosing low-fat foods from
MyPlate? - Answer-"Within each food group, the foods lowest in fat should be
chosen most often."
