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,which diminishing function in the older adult client would 3. immunocompetence
result in a decreased ability to fight infection?
1. acid base balance
2. metabolic response
3. immunocompetence
4. total peripheral resistance
for which amount of time would the nurse advise a parent 3. 48 hours
to keep pumped breast milk in the refrigerator?
1. 5 days
2. 24 hour
3. 48 hours
4. 72 hours
the nurse would teach the parents of a newborn that 2. diarrhea
which sign indicates overfeeding?
1. crying
2. diarrhea
3. restlessness
4. abdominal distention
which would be appropriate when a parent asks how 1. once a week
often new foods can be introduced to a 6 month old
infant?
1. once a week
2. once a month
3. every other day
4. once every 2 weeks
which component of a therapeutic diet would the nurse 3. high protein
encourage the client recovering from an acute episode
of alcoholism to consume?
1 high fat
2. low calorie
3. high protein
4. low carbohydrate
a 15 year old student is in which stage of Piaget's theory 3. formal operations
of cognitive development
1. sensorimotor
2. preoperational
3. formal operations
4. concrete operations
, a gavage feeding is prescribed for an infant. how would 3. a measurement is made from earlobe to nose and then to the epigastric area
the nurse determine the length of tube needed to reach
the stomach
1. the tube is advanced until resistance is met
2. the tube is advanced until gastric contents are
aspirated
3. a measurement is made from earlobe to nose and then
to the epigastric area
4. a measurement is made from the mouth to umbilicus
and then half that distance is added
the parent of a healthy 10 month old infant asks the nurse 3. carrots chicken applesauce and breast milk
which type of milk and pureed foods should be given to
the baby. which response would the nurse give?
1. pears green beans turkey and whole milk
2. peaches beef cottage cheese and 2% milk
3. carrots chicken applesauce and breast milk
4. bananas sweet potatoes ham and skim milk
which enzyme is responsible for retaining milk in an 2. renin
infants stomach for digestion?
1. lipase
2. renin
3. trypsin
4. amylase
which type of diet would the nurse encourage a client 3. low protein
with chronic hepatic failure to follow based on the health
care providers prescription
1. high fat
2. low calorie
3. low protein
4. high sodium
until what age in years does a child need to drink whole 2 years of age
milk for adequate neurologic development
which risk factor is associates MOST commonly with hiatal 1. obesity
hernia
1. obesity
2. alcoholism
3. chronic bronchitis
4. esophageal varices
NUTRITION COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
| PRACTICE QUESTIONS, RATIONALES &
CHEAT SHEET
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,which diminishing function in the older adult client would 3. immunocompetence
result in a decreased ability to fight infection?
1. acid base balance
2. metabolic response
3. immunocompetence
4. total peripheral resistance
for which amount of time would the nurse advise a parent 3. 48 hours
to keep pumped breast milk in the refrigerator?
1. 5 days
2. 24 hour
3. 48 hours
4. 72 hours
the nurse would teach the parents of a newborn that 2. diarrhea
which sign indicates overfeeding?
1. crying
2. diarrhea
3. restlessness
4. abdominal distention
which would be appropriate when a parent asks how 1. once a week
often new foods can be introduced to a 6 month old
infant?
1. once a week
2. once a month
3. every other day
4. once every 2 weeks
which component of a therapeutic diet would the nurse 3. high protein
encourage the client recovering from an acute episode
of alcoholism to consume?
1 high fat
2. low calorie
3. high protein
4. low carbohydrate
a 15 year old student is in which stage of Piaget's theory 3. formal operations
of cognitive development
1. sensorimotor
2. preoperational
3. formal operations
4. concrete operations
, a gavage feeding is prescribed for an infant. how would 3. a measurement is made from earlobe to nose and then to the epigastric area
the nurse determine the length of tube needed to reach
the stomach
1. the tube is advanced until resistance is met
2. the tube is advanced until gastric contents are
aspirated
3. a measurement is made from earlobe to nose and then
to the epigastric area
4. a measurement is made from the mouth to umbilicus
and then half that distance is added
the parent of a healthy 10 month old infant asks the nurse 3. carrots chicken applesauce and breast milk
which type of milk and pureed foods should be given to
the baby. which response would the nurse give?
1. pears green beans turkey and whole milk
2. peaches beef cottage cheese and 2% milk
3. carrots chicken applesauce and breast milk
4. bananas sweet potatoes ham and skim milk
which enzyme is responsible for retaining milk in an 2. renin
infants stomach for digestion?
1. lipase
2. renin
3. trypsin
4. amylase
which type of diet would the nurse encourage a client 3. low protein
with chronic hepatic failure to follow based on the health
care providers prescription
1. high fat
2. low calorie
3. low protein
4. high sodium
until what age in years does a child need to drink whole 2 years of age
milk for adequate neurologic development
which risk factor is associates MOST commonly with hiatal 1. obesity
hernia
1. obesity
2. alcoholism
3. chronic bronchitis
4. esophageal varices
