NUR 1172 Exam 2 Study Guide 2025: Nursing Fundamentals Practice Questions

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Exam 2: NUR1172 / NUR 1172 (Latest 2025 UPDATES

STUDY BUNDLE) Nutritional Principles In Nursing |

Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A -

Rasmussen

A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of

the following vitamins increases the absorption of iron?

.....ANSWER.....Vitamin C

A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all

adults. Where is the majority of potassium located in the body?

.....ANSWER.....Intracellular fluid (within cells)

Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which

water-soluble vitamin? .....ANSWER.....Thiamin or Vitamin B-1

False claims regarding certain food, supplements, or medicines

can be dangerous. What is one of the greatest dangers to

individuals practicing unfounded nutritional habits?

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.....ANSWER.....Appropriate medical interventions may be

delayed

In recent years there have been several reports of major food

infection outbreaks. Which bacterium causes an infection after

the consumption of raw or uncooked ground beef?

.....ANSWER.....E. Coli

In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must

be completed within how many hours following admission?

.....ANSWER.....24

Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function?

.....ANSWER.....Oxygen transport

Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements.

Select the item that lists two of the trace elements.

.....ANSWER.....Iron and zinc

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Most Americans consume more than the recommended 1500 mg

of sodium. What is the major source of sodium in the United

States? .....ANSWER.....Processed foods

Waist circumference is used to classify overweight and obesity

as well as to estimate disease risk. What waist circumference

indicates that a client is at risk for disease?` .....ANSWER.....This

risk goes up with a waist size that is greater than 35 inches

(88cm) for women or greater than 40 inches (102 cm) for men.

What fat soluble vitamin is associated with synthesis of blood

clotting factors in the liver? .....ANSWER.....Vitamin K

During pregnancy it is important that there be an adequate

supply of glucose to meet maternal and fetal requirements. How

many g/day of carbohydrate is recommended?

.....ANSWER.....minimum of 175 grams' day.

Which of the following personal habits should be discouraged

during pregnancy? .....ANSWER.....Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.