D440 Health and Wellness EAQ
Comprehensive Questions with
Verified Answers Graded A+
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients? - Answer: Nutrients have specific
metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure. Which nutrient
will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake? - Answer: Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's diet? -
Answer: the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to the MyPlate food
guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices? - Answer: The family makes monthly
trips to the food pantry
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family. Which recommendation
most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet? - Answer: Eating foods from all food groups
and subgroups
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the nurse tell her? - Answer:
Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What resource will aid in the
nurse's assessment? - Answer: Tolerable upper intake level
,Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of postoperative wound healing? -
Answer: Vitamin C
What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the hospital with
uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the lower left leg? - Answer: Drug-
nutrient interactions
The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be limited? - Answer:
Partially hydrogenated oils
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful overnutrition? - Answer: The patient who takes
multiple vitamin supplements
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected categories will the
patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed? - Answer: Tolerable upper intake level
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein. Which food does the
nurse recommend removing? - Answer: Pancakes
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in the Healthy People 2030
national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating? - Answer: Greater variety in healthy options on
the workplace food menu
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to start a popular weight-
loss diet? - Answer: Review the diet
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American Cancer Society and
American Heart Association, are modeled after what? - Answer: Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
,Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz of grains? -
Answer: A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly diagnosed with heart
disease? - Answer: Health promotion
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals. Which food item does
the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest in calories? - Answer: Multigrain cereals
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse, "How can I
prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the most comprehensive resource for
this patient? - Answer: Healthy People 2030
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which nutrient might the nurse
expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test results? - Answer: Vitamin K
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates - Answer: -Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food insecurity? - Answer: A household with children
, Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed under the Nutrition
and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings - Answer: -Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
-Education about drug-nutrient interactions - Answer: -Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells the nurse, "I do not
like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute ice cream for milk?" What is the nurse's
most appropriate response? - Answer: "Let's explore some other dietary options."
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat should be limited in the
diet?
-Trans fats
Comprehensive Questions with
Verified Answers Graded A+
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients? - Answer: Nutrients have specific
metabolic functions
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood pressure. Which nutrient
will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake? - Answer: Potassium
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's diet? -
Answer: the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to the MyPlate food
guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices? - Answer: The family makes monthly
trips to the food pantry
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family. Which recommendation
most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet? - Answer: Eating foods from all food groups
and subgroups
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the nurse tell her? - Answer:
Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What resource will aid in the
nurse's assessment? - Answer: Tolerable upper intake level
,Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of postoperative wound healing? -
Answer: Vitamin C
What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the hospital with
uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the lower left leg? - Answer: Drug-
nutrient interactions
The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be limited? - Answer:
Partially hydrogenated oils
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful overnutrition? - Answer: The patient who takes
multiple vitamin supplements
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected categories will the
patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed? - Answer: Tolerable upper intake level
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein. Which food does the
nurse recommend removing? - Answer: Pancakes
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in the Healthy People 2030
national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating? - Answer: Greater variety in healthy options on
the workplace food menu
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to start a popular weight-
loss diet? - Answer: Review the diet
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American Cancer Society and
American Heart Association, are modeled after what? - Answer: Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
,Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz of grains? -
Answer: A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly diagnosed with heart
disease? - Answer: Health promotion
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals. Which food item does
the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest in calories? - Answer: Multigrain cereals
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse, "How can I
prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the most comprehensive resource for
this patient? - Answer: Healthy People 2030
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which nutrient might the nurse
expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test results? - Answer: Vitamin K
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates - Answer: -Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food insecurity? - Answer: A household with children
, Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed under the Nutrition
and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings - Answer: -Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
-Education about drug-nutrient interactions - Answer: -Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells the nurse, "I do not
like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute ice cream for milk?" What is the nurse's
most appropriate response? - Answer: "Let's explore some other dietary options."
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat should be limited in the
diet?
-Trans fats
