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1. The mineral present in the body in the greatest amount is a. sodium. b. calcium. c. iron. d. chloride. ANS: B Calcium is present in the greatest amount in the body and functions in bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, muscle and nerve action, and metabolic reactions. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 110 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2. The factors most responsible for regulating calcium absorption from food ...

1. For a compound to be classified as a vitamin, it must a. be synthesized by the body. b. be required in large quantities. c. perform a vital function. d. be water soluble. ANS: C For a compound to be defined as a vitamin, it must be a vital, organic, dietary substance that is not a carbohydrate, fat, protein, or mineral and is necessary in only very small amounts to perform a specific metabolic function or prevent an associated deficiency. It also cannot be manufactured by the body...

1. What is a nutrient that does not provide energy for the body? a. A carbohydrate b. A protein c. A vitamin d. Fat ANS: C The energy nutrients are carbohydrate, fat, and protein. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 72 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2. Energy is lost from the body as a. heat. b. urine. c. sweat. d. fat. ANS: A Energy is lost from the body as heat when the internal energy cycle changes stored energy ...

1. The process of digestion involves a. thermal and chemical actions. b. chemical and metabolic actions. c. mechanical and chemical actions. d. mechanical and thermal actions. ANS: C For nutrients to be delivered to the cells, food goes through a series of mechanical and chemical changes. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 56 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2. The rhythmic contractions of the stomach and intestine that ...

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Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a community would assist in which of the following? a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020 b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population c. Improving Medicare reimbursement claims d. Providing access to primary health care services ANS: A Healthy People 2020 has a wide influence and is the focus of the nation’s main objective to promote health and prevent disease...

The functions of fat in the body include a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure. b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities. c. flavoring low-fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs. d. insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure. ANS: D In the body, fat around vital organs and under the skin provides insulation and helps regulate body temperature; fat is also a component of cel...

The functions of fat in the body include a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure. b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities. c. flavoring low-fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs. d. insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure. ANS: D In the body, fat around vital organs and under the skin provides insulation and helps regulate body temperature; fat is also a component of cel...

Proteins are built from simpler organic compounds called a. indispensable amino acids. b. amino acids. c. fatty acids. d. monosaccharides. ANS: B All proteins are made of building block units called amino acids. Proteins are made from both dispensable and indispensable amino acids. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 41 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2. The element that is contained in proteins but not in carbohydrates ...

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