Nutrition Proctored Exam Review
A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the
nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake
B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking
C. Table sugar may be added to cereals
D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals
E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods
A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM.
Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. Weight management
B. Lipid profile
C. Cultural needs
D. Sleep patterns
E. Personal preferences
A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy bones. Which of the following statements by the client
requires additional teaching?
A. "I will eat foods high in calcium."
B. "I will increase my fluid intake."
C. "I should participate in weight bearing exercises."
D. "I should get my vitamin D from the sunlight."
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following
should be included in the teaching?
A. Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake.
B. Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for women.
C. Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day
D. Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system. Which of the
following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Calcium
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B6
D. Sodium
E. Phosphorus
A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Total carbohydrates
B. Total fat
C. Calories
D. Magnesium
E. Dietary fiber
A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer about appropriate food choices. The nurse determines that the
client understands the information when she chooses which of the following snacks? Select all that apply.
A. Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread w/2% milk
B. Popcorn w/soda
C. Yogurt topped w/granola & a banana
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D. Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic bread
E. Plain baked potato
Which of the following food choices is appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all that apply.
A. Baked salmon
B. Skim milk
C. Orange juice
D. Decaffeinated tea
E. Eggs and salsa
For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a gluten-free diet?
A. A 54 year old man with pancreatitis.
B. A 32 year old woman with celiac disease.
C. A 22 year old man with diverticulitis.
D. A 76 year old woman with breast cancer.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the
following food choices by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. Potatoes
B. Graham crackers
C. Wild rice
D. Canned pears
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who reports constipation & has a prescription for a high-fiber,
low-fat diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. Peanut butter
B. Peeled apples
C. Hardboiled egg
D. Brown rice
A nurse is caring for a client post appy. The nurse verifies the postop prescription, which reads
"discontinue NPO status; advance diet as tolerated." Which of the following are appropriate for the nurse
to offer the client? Select all that apply.
A. Applesauce
B. Chicken broth
C. Sherbet
D. Wheat toast
E. Cranberry juice
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following nursing
actions is the highest priority?
A. Add thickener to liquids.
B. Educate the client about acceptable liquids.
C. Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids.
D. Offer high-protein liquid supplements.
A nurse is performing dietary needs assessments for a group of clients. A blenderized liquid diet is
appropriate for which of the following clients? Select all that apply.
A. A client who has a wired jaw due to an MVA
B. A client who is 24 hr postop following temporomandibular joint repair
C. A client who has difficulty chewing due to a traumatic brain injury
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D. A client who has hypercholesterolemia due to CAD
E. A client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy the next morning
A nurse is assessing a client who is postop following a colon resection. Which of the following findings
indicates that the client is ready to transition from NPO to oral intake?
A. Client report of hunger
B. Urinary output exceeding 30 mL/hr
C. Decrease in incisional pain
D. Passage of flatus
A nurse is assisting a client who has a prescription for a mechanical soft diet w/food selections. Which of
the following are appropriate selections by the client? Select all that apply.
A. Dried prunes
B. Ground turkey
C. Mashed carrots
D. Fresh strawberries
E. Cottage cheese
A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about interventions to manage stomatitis.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will try chewing larger pieces of food."
B. "I will avoid toasting my bread."
C. "I will consume more food in the morning."
D. "I will add more citrus foods to my diet.”
Which of the following food choices by a client undergoing chemotherapy with presence of stomatitis
indicates a need for further teaching?
A. Small pieces of bananas
B. Cut up fresh orange & pineapple slices
C. Yogurt with granola
D. Meat lasagna
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by
the nurse?
A. Offer crackers & cheese
B. Encourage sucking on 8 hard candies
C. Provide 8 oz of regular soda
D. Give juice w/table sugar
Which of the following are appropriate dietary choices for a client with cholecystitis? Select all that
apply.
A. Baked lightly-seasoned tilapia
B. Buttered steamed broccoli
C. Skim or 1% low fat milk
D. Whole wheat toast
E. Pasta with cream sauce and onions
A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who is receiving treatment for malnutrition. The client is
scheduled for discharge to his home where he lives alone. Which of the following actions are appropriate
to include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Consult social services to arrange home meal delivery
A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the
nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake
B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking
C. Table sugar may be added to cereals
D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals
E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods
A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM.
Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A. Weight management
B. Lipid profile
C. Cultural needs
D. Sleep patterns
E. Personal preferences
A nurse is teaching a client measures for healthy bones. Which of the following statements by the client
requires additional teaching?
A. "I will eat foods high in calcium."
B. "I will increase my fluid intake."
C. "I should participate in weight bearing exercises."
D. "I should get my vitamin D from the sunlight."
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following
should be included in the teaching?
A. Limit saturated fat to 10% of total caloric intake.
B. Good bowel function requires 35 g/day of fiber for women.
C. Limit cholesterol consumption to 400 mg/day
D. Normal functioning cardiac systems depends on B-complex vitamins
A nurse is discussing essential nutrients for normal functioning of the nervous system. Which of the
following should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Calcium
B. Thiamin
C. Vitamin B6
D. Sodium
E. Phosphorus
A school nurse is teaching a group of students how to read food labels. Which of the following should be
included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Total carbohydrates
B. Total fat
C. Calories
D. Magnesium
E. Dietary fiber
A nurse is teaching a client who has cancer about appropriate food choices. The nurse determines that the
client understands the information when she chooses which of the following snacks? Select all that apply.
A. Peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread w/2% milk
B. Popcorn w/soda
C. Yogurt topped w/granola & a banana
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D. Meat lasagna w/buttered garlic bread
E. Plain baked potato
Which of the following food choices is appropriate for a pt. with GERD? Select all that apply.
A. Baked salmon
B. Skim milk
C. Orange juice
D. Decaffeinated tea
E. Eggs and salsa
For which disease/condition would the nurse teach the client about a gluten-free diet?
A. A 54 year old man with pancreatitis.
B. A 32 year old woman with celiac disease.
C. A 22 year old man with diverticulitis.
D. A 76 year old woman with breast cancer.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the
following food choices by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. Potatoes
B. Graham crackers
C. Wild rice
D. Canned pears
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who reports constipation & has a prescription for a high-fiber,
low-fat diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. Peanut butter
B. Peeled apples
C. Hardboiled egg
D. Brown rice
A nurse is caring for a client post appy. The nurse verifies the postop prescription, which reads
"discontinue NPO status; advance diet as tolerated." Which of the following are appropriate for the nurse
to offer the client? Select all that apply.
A. Applesauce
B. Chicken broth
C. Sherbet
D. Wheat toast
E. Cranberry juice
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full liquid diet due to dysphagia. Which of the following nursing
actions is the highest priority?
A. Add thickener to liquids.
B. Educate the client about acceptable liquids.
C. Perform a calorie count of consumed liquids.
D. Offer high-protein liquid supplements.
A nurse is performing dietary needs assessments for a group of clients. A blenderized liquid diet is
appropriate for which of the following clients? Select all that apply.
A. A client who has a wired jaw due to an MVA
B. A client who is 24 hr postop following temporomandibular joint repair
C. A client who has difficulty chewing due to a traumatic brain injury
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D. A client who has hypercholesterolemia due to CAD
E. A client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy the next morning
A nurse is assessing a client who is postop following a colon resection. Which of the following findings
indicates that the client is ready to transition from NPO to oral intake?
A. Client report of hunger
B. Urinary output exceeding 30 mL/hr
C. Decrease in incisional pain
D. Passage of flatus
A nurse is assisting a client who has a prescription for a mechanical soft diet w/food selections. Which of
the following are appropriate selections by the client? Select all that apply.
A. Dried prunes
B. Ground turkey
C. Mashed carrots
D. Fresh strawberries
E. Cottage cheese
A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about interventions to manage stomatitis.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will try chewing larger pieces of food."
B. "I will avoid toasting my bread."
C. "I will consume more food in the morning."
D. "I will add more citrus foods to my diet.”
Which of the following food choices by a client undergoing chemotherapy with presence of stomatitis
indicates a need for further teaching?
A. Small pieces of bananas
B. Cut up fresh orange & pineapple slices
C. Yogurt with granola
D. Meat lasagna
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by
the nurse?
A. Offer crackers & cheese
B. Encourage sucking on 8 hard candies
C. Provide 8 oz of regular soda
D. Give juice w/table sugar
Which of the following are appropriate dietary choices for a client with cholecystitis? Select all that
apply.
A. Baked lightly-seasoned tilapia
B. Buttered steamed broccoli
C. Skim or 1% low fat milk
D. Whole wheat toast
E. Pasta with cream sauce and onions
A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who is receiving treatment for malnutrition. The client is
scheduled for discharge to his home where he lives alone. Which of the following actions are appropriate
to include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Consult social services to arrange home meal delivery
