NR 228 WEEK 1 EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is talking to patient who is taking chemo and losing
weight. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to
increase calorie and protein intake?
Top fruits with yogurt
Add cream to soups
Use milk instead of water in recipes
Increase fluids during meals
Dip meats in eggs and bread crumbs before cooking Answer: Top
fruits with yogurt
Add cream to soups
Use milk instead of water in recipes
Dip meats in eggs and bread crumbs before cooking
◉ A nurse is at a health fair assessing the weight status of four
clients. Which of the following clients are classified as overweight?
Female client who has a body mass index of 24
,Male client with body mass index of 29
A female client who has a waist circumference of 40in
A male who has a waist circumference of 38 in Answer: Male client
with body mass index of 29
A client who has a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is classified as overweight.
◉ A client has gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse include in his
teaching?
Limit fluid intake not related to meals
Chew on mint leaves
Avoid eating within three hours of bedtime
Season foods with black pepper Answer: Avoid eating within three
hours of bedtime
The nurse should instruct the client to eat small, frequent meals but
to avoid eating with 3 hr of bedtime.
,◉ A nurse is teaching a client about appropriate snacks on a low-fat,
low-sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following food
choices by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A slice of cheese
A jam sandwich
A cup of plain popcorn
A small container of applesauce Answer: A slice of cheese
The client should limit the intake of cheese due to high levels of fat
and sodium.
◉ A nurse is providing care for a client who is 2 days postoperative
following abdominal surgery and is about to progress from a clear
liquid diet to full liquids. Which of the following items should the
nurse tell the client he may now request on his meal tray?
Cranberry juice
Flavored gelatin
Skim milk
Chicken broth Answer: Full liquids include milk and milk products,
so the client may now ask for skim milk. Clients on a clear liquid diet
can already have flavored gelatin, cranberry juice, and chicken broth.
, ◉ A nurse teaches a client about the nutritional requirements
necessary to promote wound healing. Which of the following
nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching?
Protein
Calcium
Vitamin B1
Vitamin D Answer: Protein
Protein is the major structural and functional component of every
cell. It is required in increased amounts during times when the body
needs to heal itself and protein will promote wound healing. Calcium
is a nutrient that functions in the formation and maintenance of
bone and teeth. It does not promote wound healing. Vitamin B1 is a
nutrient that functions to promote normal appetite and nervous
system functioning. It does not promote wound healing. Vitamin D is
a nutrient that helps to maintain serum calcium levels. It does not
promote wound healing.
◉ A nurse conducts a nutritional assessment for a client weighing
75kg (165 lbs). The nurse should calculate that the client's
recommended dietary allowance for protein is how much per day.
Round to the nearest whole number. Answer: 60grams
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is talking to patient who is taking chemo and losing
weight. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to
increase calorie and protein intake?
Top fruits with yogurt
Add cream to soups
Use milk instead of water in recipes
Increase fluids during meals
Dip meats in eggs and bread crumbs before cooking Answer: Top
fruits with yogurt
Add cream to soups
Use milk instead of water in recipes
Dip meats in eggs and bread crumbs before cooking
◉ A nurse is at a health fair assessing the weight status of four
clients. Which of the following clients are classified as overweight?
Female client who has a body mass index of 24
,Male client with body mass index of 29
A female client who has a waist circumference of 40in
A male who has a waist circumference of 38 in Answer: Male client
with body mass index of 29
A client who has a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is classified as overweight.
◉ A client has gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the
following recommendations should the nurse include in his
teaching?
Limit fluid intake not related to meals
Chew on mint leaves
Avoid eating within three hours of bedtime
Season foods with black pepper Answer: Avoid eating within three
hours of bedtime
The nurse should instruct the client to eat small, frequent meals but
to avoid eating with 3 hr of bedtime.
,◉ A nurse is teaching a client about appropriate snacks on a low-fat,
low-sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following food
choices by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A slice of cheese
A jam sandwich
A cup of plain popcorn
A small container of applesauce Answer: A slice of cheese
The client should limit the intake of cheese due to high levels of fat
and sodium.
◉ A nurse is providing care for a client who is 2 days postoperative
following abdominal surgery and is about to progress from a clear
liquid diet to full liquids. Which of the following items should the
nurse tell the client he may now request on his meal tray?
Cranberry juice
Flavored gelatin
Skim milk
Chicken broth Answer: Full liquids include milk and milk products,
so the client may now ask for skim milk. Clients on a clear liquid diet
can already have flavored gelatin, cranberry juice, and chicken broth.
, ◉ A nurse teaches a client about the nutritional requirements
necessary to promote wound healing. Which of the following
nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching?
Protein
Calcium
Vitamin B1
Vitamin D Answer: Protein
Protein is the major structural and functional component of every
cell. It is required in increased amounts during times when the body
needs to heal itself and protein will promote wound healing. Calcium
is a nutrient that functions in the formation and maintenance of
bone and teeth. It does not promote wound healing. Vitamin B1 is a
nutrient that functions to promote normal appetite and nervous
system functioning. It does not promote wound healing. Vitamin D is
a nutrient that helps to maintain serum calcium levels. It does not
promote wound healing.
◉ A nurse conducts a nutritional assessment for a client weighing
75kg (165 lbs). The nurse should calculate that the client's
recommended dietary allowance for protein is how much per day.
Round to the nearest whole number. Answer: 60grams
