Mark Klimek NCLEX Review Summary: Study Guide & Key Points 2024

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Summary Mark Klimek Study Guide (for NCLEX) - Latest

Update 2025

Name the five/six essential nutrients .....ANSWER.....carbs, fats,

proteins, vitamins, minerals, water

The major source of energy for the body is .....ANSWER.....carbs

carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram

.....ANSWER.....4

Sucrose is a sugar found in ____________ and _____________.

.....ANSWER.....fruits, veggies

Lactose is a sugar found in ? .....ANSWER.....milk

What is glycogen? .....ANSWER.....It is a stored formed of

glucose/energy manufactured by the liver

Is glycogen eaten in foods? .....ANSWER.....NO! It is a stored form

of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.

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When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns

___________ and _____________. .....ANSWER.....protein, fat

The most concentrated source of energy for the body is

___________. .....ANSWER.....fats

Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram.

.....ANSWER.....9

Fats carry vitamins .....ANSWER.....A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)

The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is

_____________. .....ANSWER.....protein (second best is Vit C)

Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram.

.....ANSWER.....4

Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F)

.....ANSWER.....False- they are necessary for a body's chemical

reactions.

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Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) .....ANSWER.....True

(even bone)

Water accounts for ________ to ___________% of an adult's

total weight? .....ANSWER.....50 to 60%

Name the four basic food groups .....ANSWER.....Milk & Cheese,

Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal

Water acounts for __________ to _________% of an infant's

total weight? .....ANSWER.....70 to 75%

An individual is overweight if they are ________% above the

ideal weight. .....ANSWER.....10

An individual is obese if they weigh ________% above the ideal

weight. .....ANSWER.....20

What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an

infant? .....ANSWER.....Plain water, cotton balls, washcloths

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Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an

infant? .....ANSWER.....No, this is dangerous

Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes?

.....ANSWER.....No, it would cross contaminate

Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper?

.....ANSWER.....No, fold the diaper down.

What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an

infant? .....ANSWER.....100 to 105

What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath?

.....ANSWER.....Lower body temperature during fever.

How should the temperature of the water be tested if no

thermometer is available? .....ANSWER.....Dropping water on

inside surface of your forearm.

With which body part do you begin when bathing an infant?

.....ANSWER.....Eyes always