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ANS: B
A 10-pound weight loss in 1 month could indicate cancer or may be an indication of further progression
of memory loss. Depression is also another common cause of weight loss. The use of a marked pillbox
and planning by the family for 24-hour care are appropriate for this patient. It is not unusual that an
older patient would have friends who have died. - (ANSWER)The home care nurse is assessing an older
patient diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the home setting. Which information is of
concern?
a. The patient's son uses a marked pillbox to set up the patient's medications weekly.
b. The patient has lost 10 pounds (4.5 kg) during the last month.
c. The patient is cared for by a daughter during the day and stays with a son at night.
d. The patient tells the nurse that a close friend recently died.
ANS: D
This patient is at an increased risk for sarcopenia and should be instructed to increase activity that
includes strength training to prevent muscle loss. Diet is not indicated. A BMI of 31 is considered obese;
however, this patient does not qualify for surgical intervention until BMI reaches over 35 - (ANSWER)The
nurse is assisting a 79-year-old patient with information about diet and weight loss. The patient has a
body mass index (BMI) of 31. How should the nurse instruct this patient?
a. "Your weight is within normal limits. Continue maintaining with current lifestyle choices."
b. "You are a little overweight. Cut down on calories and increase your activity, and you should be fine."
c. "You are morbidly obese, and we would like to schedule you an appointment to speak with a bariatric
specialist about surgery."
d. "You are considered obese and will need to consult with your doctor about a plan that includes
exercises, not diet, to decrease weight."
ANS: B
A low sodium diet will prevent water retention which could increase blood pressure. Patients with
hypertension would not be on a regular diet due to sodium content. A pureed diet is indicated for stroke
patients who may have impaired swallowing. A low sugar diet is indicated for patients with diabetes. -
(ANSWER)The nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a patient with hypertension. What foods
would be recommended for this patient?
a. Regular diet
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b. Low sodium diet
c. Pureed diet
d. Low sugar diet
ANS: A
A BMI of 25-29.9 is in the overweight range. A BMI of <18.5 is in the underweight range. A BMI of 30-
34.9 is obesity class I, a BMI of 35-39.9 is obesity class II, and a BMI of >40 is obesity class III (morbid
obesity). A BMI of 19-24 is in the normal range. - (ANSWER)During a nutritional assessment, the nurse
calculates that a female patient's BMI is 27. The nurse would advise the patient to follow which of these
recommendations?
a. This measurement indicates that the patient is overweight and should follow a plan of diet and
exercise to lose weight.
b. This measurement indicates that the patient is underweight and will need to take measures to gain
weight.
c. This measurement indicates that the patient is morbidly obese and may be a candidate for bariatric
surgery.
d. This measurement indicates that the patient is of normal weight and should continue with current
lifestyle
ANS: D
A 24-hour recall is useful as a quick screening tool to assess dietary intake. A food diary provides
detailed information, but it is not convenient and requires a follow-up visit. A calorie count requires
several days to collect data and requires a trained dietician to analyze the results. A comprehensive diet
history may provide more accurate reflection of nutrient intake, but it is time-consuming to acquire and
requires a trained/skilled dietary interviewer. - (ANSWER)During an interview, the nurse is discussing
dietary habits with a patient. Which tool would be the best choice to use as a quick screening tool to
assess dietary intake?
a. Food diary
b. Calorie count
c. Comprehensive diet history
d. 24-hour recall
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ANS: C
Dry and scaly skin is a manifestation of essential fatty acid deficiency. Vitamin C deficiency causes
bleeding gums, arthralgia, and petechiae. Vitamin B deficiency is too large a category to consider.
Specific categories of vitamin B deficiency have been identified, such as pyridoxine and thiamine.
Protein deficiency causes decreased pigmentation and lackluster hair. - (ANSWER)During a physical
examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry and flaking, with patches of eczema. Which
nutritional deficiency might be present?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B
c. Essential fatty acid
d. Protein
ANS: A
Hair loss (alopecia) and hair that is easily removed from the scalp (easy pluckability), like dry, flaking
skin, is caused by essential fatty acid deficiency. Inflammation of the tongue (glossitis) and fissured
tongue are manifestations of a niacin deficiency. Inflammation of peripheral nerves (neuropathy) and
numbness and tingling in extremities (paresthesia) are manifestations of a thiamin deficiency. Fissures
of the mouth (cheilosis) and inflammation of the mouth (stomatitis) are manifestations of a pyridoxine
deficiency. - (ANSWER)During a physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry and
flaking. What additional data would the nurse expect to find to confirm the suspicion of a nutritional
deficiency?
a. Hair loss and hair that is easily removed from the scalp
b. Inflammation of the tongue and fissured tongue
c. Inflammation of peripheral nerves and numbness and tingling in extremities
d. Fissures and inflammation of the mouth
Elimination is the excretion of waste products from the kidneys and intestines. - (ANSWER)Elimination:
ANS: B
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Establishing a bowel and bladder program for the patient is a priority to be sure that adequate
elimination is happening for the patient with a spinal cord injury. Speaking with the family to determine
food choices is not the primary concern. Speaking with the patient to know past elimination habits does
not apply, because the spinal cord injury changes elimination habits. Establishing a bedtime ritual does
not apply to elimination - (ANSWER)The nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a spinal cord
injury and is concerned about the patient's elimination status. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Speak with the patient's family about food choices.
b. Establish a bowel and bladder program for the patient.
c. Speak with the patient about past elimination habits.
d. Establish a bedtime ritual for the patient.
ANS: C
Most digestion takes place in the small intestine. The main function of the large intestine is water
absorption. The pancreas contains digestive enzymes; the stomach secrets hydrochloric acid to assist
with food breakdown - (ANSWER)The process of digestion is important for every living organism for the
purpose of nourishment. Where does most digestion take place in the body?
a. Large intestine
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Pancreas
ANS: A
Anesthesia and pain medication used in conjunction with the surgery are affecting the peristalsis of the
bowel. Having a slower bowel, eating certain food, or lack of exercise will not have a direct effect on the
bowel. - (ANSWER)The nurse is listening for bowel sounds in a postoperative patient. The bowel sounds
are slow, as they are heard only every 3-4 minutes. The patient asks the nurse why this is happening.
What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Anesthesia during surgery and pain medication after surgery may slow peristalsis in the bowel."
b. "Some people have a slower bowel than others, and this is nothing to be concerned about."
c. "The foods you eat contribute to peristalsis, so you should eat more fiber in your diet."
d. "Bowel peristalsis is slow because you are not walking. Get more exercise during the day.
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ANS: B
A 10-pound weight loss in 1 month could indicate cancer or may be an indication of further progression
of memory loss. Depression is also another common cause of weight loss. The use of a marked pillbox
and planning by the family for 24-hour care are appropriate for this patient. It is not unusual that an
older patient would have friends who have died. - (ANSWER)The home care nurse is assessing an older
patient diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the home setting. Which information is of
concern?
a. The patient's son uses a marked pillbox to set up the patient's medications weekly.
b. The patient has lost 10 pounds (4.5 kg) during the last month.
c. The patient is cared for by a daughter during the day and stays with a son at night.
d. The patient tells the nurse that a close friend recently died.
ANS: D
This patient is at an increased risk for sarcopenia and should be instructed to increase activity that
includes strength training to prevent muscle loss. Diet is not indicated. A BMI of 31 is considered obese;
however, this patient does not qualify for surgical intervention until BMI reaches over 35 - (ANSWER)The
nurse is assisting a 79-year-old patient with information about diet and weight loss. The patient has a
body mass index (BMI) of 31. How should the nurse instruct this patient?
a. "Your weight is within normal limits. Continue maintaining with current lifestyle choices."
b. "You are a little overweight. Cut down on calories and increase your activity, and you should be fine."
c. "You are morbidly obese, and we would like to schedule you an appointment to speak with a bariatric
specialist about surgery."
d. "You are considered obese and will need to consult with your doctor about a plan that includes
exercises, not diet, to decrease weight."
ANS: B
A low sodium diet will prevent water retention which could increase blood pressure. Patients with
hypertension would not be on a regular diet due to sodium content. A pureed diet is indicated for stroke
patients who may have impaired swallowing. A low sugar diet is indicated for patients with diabetes. -
(ANSWER)The nurse is completing a nutritional assessment on a patient with hypertension. What foods
would be recommended for this patient?
a. Regular diet
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b. Low sodium diet
c. Pureed diet
d. Low sugar diet
ANS: A
A BMI of 25-29.9 is in the overweight range. A BMI of <18.5 is in the underweight range. A BMI of 30-
34.9 is obesity class I, a BMI of 35-39.9 is obesity class II, and a BMI of >40 is obesity class III (morbid
obesity). A BMI of 19-24 is in the normal range. - (ANSWER)During a nutritional assessment, the nurse
calculates that a female patient's BMI is 27. The nurse would advise the patient to follow which of these
recommendations?
a. This measurement indicates that the patient is overweight and should follow a plan of diet and
exercise to lose weight.
b. This measurement indicates that the patient is underweight and will need to take measures to gain
weight.
c. This measurement indicates that the patient is morbidly obese and may be a candidate for bariatric
surgery.
d. This measurement indicates that the patient is of normal weight and should continue with current
lifestyle
ANS: D
A 24-hour recall is useful as a quick screening tool to assess dietary intake. A food diary provides
detailed information, but it is not convenient and requires a follow-up visit. A calorie count requires
several days to collect data and requires a trained dietician to analyze the results. A comprehensive diet
history may provide more accurate reflection of nutrient intake, but it is time-consuming to acquire and
requires a trained/skilled dietary interviewer. - (ANSWER)During an interview, the nurse is discussing
dietary habits with a patient. Which tool would be the best choice to use as a quick screening tool to
assess dietary intake?
a. Food diary
b. Calorie count
c. Comprehensive diet history
d. 24-hour recall
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ANS: C
Dry and scaly skin is a manifestation of essential fatty acid deficiency. Vitamin C deficiency causes
bleeding gums, arthralgia, and petechiae. Vitamin B deficiency is too large a category to consider.
Specific categories of vitamin B deficiency have been identified, such as pyridoxine and thiamine.
Protein deficiency causes decreased pigmentation and lackluster hair. - (ANSWER)During a physical
examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry and flaking, with patches of eczema. Which
nutritional deficiency might be present?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B
c. Essential fatty acid
d. Protein
ANS: A
Hair loss (alopecia) and hair that is easily removed from the scalp (easy pluckability), like dry, flaking
skin, is caused by essential fatty acid deficiency. Inflammation of the tongue (glossitis) and fissured
tongue are manifestations of a niacin deficiency. Inflammation of peripheral nerves (neuropathy) and
numbness and tingling in extremities (paresthesia) are manifestations of a thiamin deficiency. Fissures
of the mouth (cheilosis) and inflammation of the mouth (stomatitis) are manifestations of a pyridoxine
deficiency. - (ANSWER)During a physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry and
flaking. What additional data would the nurse expect to find to confirm the suspicion of a nutritional
deficiency?
a. Hair loss and hair that is easily removed from the scalp
b. Inflammation of the tongue and fissured tongue
c. Inflammation of peripheral nerves and numbness and tingling in extremities
d. Fissures and inflammation of the mouth
Elimination is the excretion of waste products from the kidneys and intestines. - (ANSWER)Elimination:
ANS: B
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Establishing a bowel and bladder program for the patient is a priority to be sure that adequate
elimination is happening for the patient with a spinal cord injury. Speaking with the family to determine
food choices is not the primary concern. Speaking with the patient to know past elimination habits does
not apply, because the spinal cord injury changes elimination habits. Establishing a bedtime ritual does
not apply to elimination - (ANSWER)The nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a spinal cord
injury and is concerned about the patient's elimination status. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Speak with the patient's family about food choices.
b. Establish a bowel and bladder program for the patient.
c. Speak with the patient about past elimination habits.
d. Establish a bedtime ritual for the patient.
ANS: C
Most digestion takes place in the small intestine. The main function of the large intestine is water
absorption. The pancreas contains digestive enzymes; the stomach secrets hydrochloric acid to assist
with food breakdown - (ANSWER)The process of digestion is important for every living organism for the
purpose of nourishment. Where does most digestion take place in the body?
a. Large intestine
b. Stomach
c. Small intestine
d. Pancreas
ANS: A
Anesthesia and pain medication used in conjunction with the surgery are affecting the peristalsis of the
bowel. Having a slower bowel, eating certain food, or lack of exercise will not have a direct effect on the
bowel. - (ANSWER)The nurse is listening for bowel sounds in a postoperative patient. The bowel sounds
are slow, as they are heard only every 3-4 minutes. The patient asks the nurse why this is happening.
What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Anesthesia during surgery and pain medication after surgery may slow peristalsis in the bowel."
b. "Some people have a slower bowel than others, and this is nothing to be concerned about."
c. "The foods you eat contribute to peristalsis, so you should eat more fiber in your diet."
d. "Bowel peristalsis is slow because you are not walking. Get more exercise during the day.
