NURS 2009 EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTION DIGEST WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉Basic Metabolic Rate. Answer: The energy needed at rest to
perform basic life acivities such as breathing, circulation, heart rate
and temperature
◉Resting energy expenditure (REE). Answer: the amount of energy
that an individual needs to consume over a 24-hour period for the
body to maintain all of its internal working activities while at rest
◉nutrient dense foods. Answer: The proportion of essential
nutrients in food to the kilocalories in food
◉High Nutrient dense foods. Answer: fruits and vegetables
◉Low nutrient dense foods. Answer: alcohol and sugar
◉The main source of energy for the body. Answer: Carbohydrates
,◉Protein functions in the body. Answer: -growth, -blood clotting, -
fluid regulation - acid base balance
◉Indispensable amino acids. Answer: amino acids that must be
supplied by foods in the diet
◉Dispensable amino acids. Answer: Amino acids that the body can
create
◉Example of complete protein foods. Answer: Fish, eggs, milk,
cheese, beef, and soy (usually come from animal sources)
◉Incomplete protein foods. Answer: Grains, seeds, vegetables, nuts,
and legumes
◉Positive Nitrogen balance is needed for. Answer: Growth:
pregnancy, wound healing and maintaining lean muscle mass
◉Byproduct of protein catabolism. Answer: Nitrogen
◉Negative nitrogen balance occurs when. Answer: Injury, burn,
infection, fever and starvation
◉Foods high in water content. Answer: Fruits and vegetables
,◉Patients with _____ may need fluid restriction. Answer: Kidney
failure because of decreased excretion
◉Fat soluble vitamins. Answer: A, D, E, K
◉Hypervitaminosis. Answer: vitamin toxicity, excessive
accumulation of vitamins in the body
◉Vitamin A toxicity can cause. Answer: Liver damage
◉Water soluble vitamins. Answer: B and C
◉Are vitamins made in the body?. Answer: No they must be
consumed in diet or via sun (vitamin D
◉EAR (Estimated Average Requirement). Answer: average
requirement for 50% of the population based off age and gender
◉RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance). Answer: the amount of
nutrients that will prevent deficiencies for 98% of population (not
individualized)
, ◉AI (Adequate Intake). Answer: used when insufficient evidence
exists for EAR, RDA
◉UL (. Answer: The highest average daily nutrient intake level likely
to pose no risk of adverse health effects
◉The basic guideline for making food choices for a healthy lifestyle.
Answer: MyPlate
◉Food security. Answer: People's ability to access sufficient, safe,
nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.
◉Acetaminophen overdose is associated with. Answer: Liver failure
◉Levothyroxine (Synthroid). Answer: Decreased absorption with
food and coffee. Should instruct to take one hour before eating
◉Labetalol. Answer: Can alter taste and cause weight gain
◉Fluoxetine. Answer: Can alter taste and cause anorexia
◉Age-Related GI Changes. Answer: -reduced saliva production
-false teeth
QUESTION DIGEST WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉Basic Metabolic Rate. Answer: The energy needed at rest to
perform basic life acivities such as breathing, circulation, heart rate
and temperature
◉Resting energy expenditure (REE). Answer: the amount of energy
that an individual needs to consume over a 24-hour period for the
body to maintain all of its internal working activities while at rest
◉nutrient dense foods. Answer: The proportion of essential
nutrients in food to the kilocalories in food
◉High Nutrient dense foods. Answer: fruits and vegetables
◉Low nutrient dense foods. Answer: alcohol and sugar
◉The main source of energy for the body. Answer: Carbohydrates
,◉Protein functions in the body. Answer: -growth, -blood clotting, -
fluid regulation - acid base balance
◉Indispensable amino acids. Answer: amino acids that must be
supplied by foods in the diet
◉Dispensable amino acids. Answer: Amino acids that the body can
create
◉Example of complete protein foods. Answer: Fish, eggs, milk,
cheese, beef, and soy (usually come from animal sources)
◉Incomplete protein foods. Answer: Grains, seeds, vegetables, nuts,
and legumes
◉Positive Nitrogen balance is needed for. Answer: Growth:
pregnancy, wound healing and maintaining lean muscle mass
◉Byproduct of protein catabolism. Answer: Nitrogen
◉Negative nitrogen balance occurs when. Answer: Injury, burn,
infection, fever and starvation
◉Foods high in water content. Answer: Fruits and vegetables
,◉Patients with _____ may need fluid restriction. Answer: Kidney
failure because of decreased excretion
◉Fat soluble vitamins. Answer: A, D, E, K
◉Hypervitaminosis. Answer: vitamin toxicity, excessive
accumulation of vitamins in the body
◉Vitamin A toxicity can cause. Answer: Liver damage
◉Water soluble vitamins. Answer: B and C
◉Are vitamins made in the body?. Answer: No they must be
consumed in diet or via sun (vitamin D
◉EAR (Estimated Average Requirement). Answer: average
requirement for 50% of the population based off age and gender
◉RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance). Answer: the amount of
nutrients that will prevent deficiencies for 98% of population (not
individualized)
, ◉AI (Adequate Intake). Answer: used when insufficient evidence
exists for EAR, RDA
◉UL (. Answer: The highest average daily nutrient intake level likely
to pose no risk of adverse health effects
◉The basic guideline for making food choices for a healthy lifestyle.
Answer: MyPlate
◉Food security. Answer: People's ability to access sufficient, safe,
nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.
◉Acetaminophen overdose is associated with. Answer: Liver failure
◉Levothyroxine (Synthroid). Answer: Decreased absorption with
food and coffee. Should instruct to take one hour before eating
◉Labetalol. Answer: Can alter taste and cause weight gain
◉Fluoxetine. Answer: Can alter taste and cause anorexia
◉Age-Related GI Changes. Answer: -reduced saliva production
-false teeth
