Test Bank for Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th
Edition by Dudek | 9781975161125 | All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals .
Nurses are in ideal position to - ANSWER: Screen patients for risk of malnutrition
Which of the following criteria would most likely be on a nutrition screen in the hospital? - ANSWER:
Weight change
Which of the following statements if accurate regarding characteristics of a healthy eating pattern? -
ANSWER: "Healthy eating pattern may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, including
cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers."
Your patient has a question about the cardiac diet the dietitian reviewed with him yesterday. What is
the nurses best response? - ANSWER: "What is the question? If I can't answer it, I will get the dietitian
to come back to answer it."
Which of the following statements regarding nutrition screening is false? - ANSWER: A nutrition
screen is completed only when a patient is suspected of having a nutritional problem. (false)
The nurse knows her explanation of glycemic index was effective when the client says which of the
following? - ANSWER: "Glycemic indexmay help me choose the best foods to eat before, during, and
after training."
Which of the following recommendations would be most effective for someone wanting to eat more
fiber? - ANSWER: Ear legumes more often.
A client asks why sugar should be limited in the diet. Which of the following is the nurse's best
response? - ANSWER: "Foods high in sugar generally provide few nutrients other than calories and
may make it hard to consume a diet that has enough of all the essential nutrients."
Compared to refined grains, whole grain have more: - ANSWER: Phytonutrients.
The nurse knows her instructions about choosing dairy products that are lactose free have been
effective when the client verbalizes she may tolerate: - ANSWER: Cheddar cheese
A client who has eaten too many dietetic candies sweetened with sorbitol may experience which of
the following? - ANSWER: Diarrhea
The client wants to eat fewer calories and lose weight by substituting regularly sweetened foods with
those that are sweetened with sugar alternatives. Which of the following would be the most effective
substitution? - ANSWER: Sugar-free soft drink for regular soft drinks.
A client is on a low-calorie diet that recommends she test her urine for ketones to tell how well she is
adhering to the guidelines of the diet. What does the presence of ketones signify about her intake? -
ANSWER: It is too low in carbohydrates.
What is the RDA for protein for a healthy adult who weighs 165 pounds? - ANSWER: 60 g
The client asks what foods are rich in proteins and are less expensive than meat. Which of the
following food would the nurse recommend she eat more of? - ANSWER: Legumes
Which of the following sources of protein is the lowest in fat? - ANSWER: Turkey breast without skin.
, Which statement indicates the client understands vegetarian diets? - ANSWER: Vegetarians may need
to take supplements of iron, vitamin B-12, and calcium.
A client who is in a positive nitrogen balance is most likely to be: - ANSWER: Pregnant
An adult in the hospital has been diagnosed with marasmus. Which of the following would you
expect? - ANSWER: The client has experienced severe weight loss.
The nurse knows that instructions have been effective when the client verbalizes that a source
complete, high quality protein is found in: - ANSWER: Cottage cheese.
A client says that she doesn't eat much meat. After teaching the client about serving sizes, the nurse
determines that the teaching has been effective when the client states that an ounce of meat
provides approximately the same amount of protein as which of the following? - ANSWER: 8 oz of
milk.
The client if the cholesterol in shrimp is the "good" or "bad" type. Which of the following would be
the nurse's best response? - ANSWER: Bad and good refers to how cholesterol is packaged from
transport through the blood. The cholesterol in good food is unpacked and neither bad nor good.
When developing a teaching plan for a client who needs to limit saturated fat, which of the following
foods would the nurse suggest the client limit? - ANSWER: Red meat and full-fat dairy products.
What is the primary function of fat? - ANSWER: To provide energy.
The nurse knows that instructions have been effective when the client verbalizes that the sources of
synthetic trans fats are: - ANSWER: Commercial baked goods and stick margarine.
A client asks why lowering saturated fat intake is necessary for lowering serum cholesterol levels.
Which of the following is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER: "saturated fats raise the "bad"
cholesterol levels more than any other dietary fat.
What should the nurse tell a client who likes fish but refuses to eat it because of fear of mercury
poisoning? - ANSWER: The benefits of eating 8oz/week of a variety of fish outweigh any potential risks
for mercury.
Which statement indicated the client understands about choosing low-fat foods from MyPlate? -
ANSWER: "Within each food group, the foods lowest in fat should be chosen most often."
Which of the following are the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids? - ANSWER: Salmon and trout.
When developing a teaching plan for a client who is on warfarin, which of the following foods would
the nurse suggest the client to consume a consistent intake of because of their vitamin K content? -
ANSWER: Brussel sprouts, cauliflowers, and spinach
A client asks if it is better to consume folic acid from fortified food or from a vitamin pill. Which of the
following is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER: "Fortified foods and vitamin pills have the same
form of folic acid, so it does not matter which source you use"
Which population is at risk for combined deficiencies of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin? - ANSWER:
Alcoholics
Which vitamin is given in large doses to facilitate wound healing and bone healing? - ANSWER:
Vitamin C
Edition by Dudek | 9781975161125 | All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals .
Nurses are in ideal position to - ANSWER: Screen patients for risk of malnutrition
Which of the following criteria would most likely be on a nutrition screen in the hospital? - ANSWER:
Weight change
Which of the following statements if accurate regarding characteristics of a healthy eating pattern? -
ANSWER: "Healthy eating pattern may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, including
cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers."
Your patient has a question about the cardiac diet the dietitian reviewed with him yesterday. What is
the nurses best response? - ANSWER: "What is the question? If I can't answer it, I will get the dietitian
to come back to answer it."
Which of the following statements regarding nutrition screening is false? - ANSWER: A nutrition
screen is completed only when a patient is suspected of having a nutritional problem. (false)
The nurse knows her explanation of glycemic index was effective when the client says which of the
following? - ANSWER: "Glycemic indexmay help me choose the best foods to eat before, during, and
after training."
Which of the following recommendations would be most effective for someone wanting to eat more
fiber? - ANSWER: Ear legumes more often.
A client asks why sugar should be limited in the diet. Which of the following is the nurse's best
response? - ANSWER: "Foods high in sugar generally provide few nutrients other than calories and
may make it hard to consume a diet that has enough of all the essential nutrients."
Compared to refined grains, whole grain have more: - ANSWER: Phytonutrients.
The nurse knows her instructions about choosing dairy products that are lactose free have been
effective when the client verbalizes she may tolerate: - ANSWER: Cheddar cheese
A client who has eaten too many dietetic candies sweetened with sorbitol may experience which of
the following? - ANSWER: Diarrhea
The client wants to eat fewer calories and lose weight by substituting regularly sweetened foods with
those that are sweetened with sugar alternatives. Which of the following would be the most effective
substitution? - ANSWER: Sugar-free soft drink for regular soft drinks.
A client is on a low-calorie diet that recommends she test her urine for ketones to tell how well she is
adhering to the guidelines of the diet. What does the presence of ketones signify about her intake? -
ANSWER: It is too low in carbohydrates.
What is the RDA for protein for a healthy adult who weighs 165 pounds? - ANSWER: 60 g
The client asks what foods are rich in proteins and are less expensive than meat. Which of the
following food would the nurse recommend she eat more of? - ANSWER: Legumes
Which of the following sources of protein is the lowest in fat? - ANSWER: Turkey breast without skin.
, Which statement indicates the client understands vegetarian diets? - ANSWER: Vegetarians may need
to take supplements of iron, vitamin B-12, and calcium.
A client who is in a positive nitrogen balance is most likely to be: - ANSWER: Pregnant
An adult in the hospital has been diagnosed with marasmus. Which of the following would you
expect? - ANSWER: The client has experienced severe weight loss.
The nurse knows that instructions have been effective when the client verbalizes that a source
complete, high quality protein is found in: - ANSWER: Cottage cheese.
A client says that she doesn't eat much meat. After teaching the client about serving sizes, the nurse
determines that the teaching has been effective when the client states that an ounce of meat
provides approximately the same amount of protein as which of the following? - ANSWER: 8 oz of
milk.
The client if the cholesterol in shrimp is the "good" or "bad" type. Which of the following would be
the nurse's best response? - ANSWER: Bad and good refers to how cholesterol is packaged from
transport through the blood. The cholesterol in good food is unpacked and neither bad nor good.
When developing a teaching plan for a client who needs to limit saturated fat, which of the following
foods would the nurse suggest the client limit? - ANSWER: Red meat and full-fat dairy products.
What is the primary function of fat? - ANSWER: To provide energy.
The nurse knows that instructions have been effective when the client verbalizes that the sources of
synthetic trans fats are: - ANSWER: Commercial baked goods and stick margarine.
A client asks why lowering saturated fat intake is necessary for lowering serum cholesterol levels.
Which of the following is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER: "saturated fats raise the "bad"
cholesterol levels more than any other dietary fat.
What should the nurse tell a client who likes fish but refuses to eat it because of fear of mercury
poisoning? - ANSWER: The benefits of eating 8oz/week of a variety of fish outweigh any potential risks
for mercury.
Which statement indicated the client understands about choosing low-fat foods from MyPlate? -
ANSWER: "Within each food group, the foods lowest in fat should be chosen most often."
Which of the following are the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids? - ANSWER: Salmon and trout.
When developing a teaching plan for a client who is on warfarin, which of the following foods would
the nurse suggest the client to consume a consistent intake of because of their vitamin K content? -
ANSWER: Brussel sprouts, cauliflowers, and spinach
A client asks if it is better to consume folic acid from fortified food or from a vitamin pill. Which of the
following is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER: "Fortified foods and vitamin pills have the same
form of folic acid, so it does not matter which source you use"
Which population is at risk for combined deficiencies of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin? - ANSWER:
Alcoholics
Which vitamin is given in large doses to facilitate wound healing and bone healing? - ANSWER:
Vitamin C
