Nutrition and Nutritional Care/Support exam with 100% correct answers
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Nutrition And Nutritional Care/Support
The school nurse is talking about nutrition to a class of adolescents. Which comment by one of the adolescents will cause the nurse greatest concern? correct answers"I never eat anything but small salads so that I can control my weight."
The nurse understands that older adult patients need the s...
The school nurse is talking about nutrition to a class of adolescents. Which comment by one of the
adolescents will cause the nurse greatest concern? correct answers"I never eat anything but small salads
so that I can control my weight."
The nurse understands that older adult patients need the same nutrients as younger adults. However,
the nurse is aware that good nutrition is a challenge for many older adults. Which patient comment will
cause the nurse to suggest a referral? correct answers"I can't afford groceries or to go out to eat meals."
The nurse is providing care for a patient receiving tube feedings. When the nurse brings in insulin to be
administered to the patient, the patient asks, "Why do I need insulin?" Which answer by the nurse is
correct? correct answers"Tube feedings can cause temporary hyperglycemia."
The nurse is assigned to care for a patient receiving parenteral nutrition. Which reason does the nurse
identify as inappropriate for parenteral nutrition? correct answersThe patient needs extra nutrition to
increase weight.
The registered nurse (RN) asks if the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is
comfortable caring for a patient who has a central venous catheter (CVC) for the delivery of total
parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which reaction by the LPN/LVN is correct? correct answersRefuse the
assignment because it is outside the scope of practice for the LPN/LVN.
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which
care is appropriate for the nurse to provide for the patient? correct answersReassess for skin integrity
and cleanse around the insertion site.
The nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching with a patient who is prescribed an anticoagulant drug. The
patient needs to limit vitamin K intake. Which foods will the nurse share as being a high source of
vitamin K? Select all that apply. correct answersSpinach
Asparagus
Beans
, The nurse is planning to review nutrition with a patient who is a vegetarian. Which important
information will the nurse include for this patient? correct answersSoy protein is the only complete
protein not from an animal source.
The nurse is preparing a nutrition review session for patients who seek health care at a clinic. The topic
requested by patients is about dietary fats and cholesterol in particular. Which information will help the
patients remember facts about dietary fats? correct answersTriglycerides are stored in the body and
ingested through food.
The nurse is reviewing dietary information with a patient recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The
patient reports being confused about the reason why complex carbohydrates are healthier than simple
carbohydrates. Which fact should the nurse present to the patient? correct answersComplex
carbohydrates take a little longer to digest, absorb, and produce energy.
The nurse is caring for multiple patients in the hospital. The nurse is assisting with the delivery of meal
trays. Which meal will the nurse question? correct answersA clear liquid meal delivered to a patient who
is experiencing choking.
The nurse is caring for multiple patients. When delivering meal trays, which patient does the nurse
recognize as having a diet modified by preference? correct answersThe patient who is vegetarian
The nurse is providing care to a patient who is ordered a nasogastric (NG) tube placement for gastric
decompression for gastric distention and vomiting. The nurse notes the patient's vomitus is a greenish-
yellow liquid. Which conclusion will the nurse draw from the appearance of the vomitus? correct
answersThe vomitus is from the duodenum.
the nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intermittent tube feedings. The nurse is aware of the
multiple reasons for complications. Which patient will the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for
a complication related to tube feeding? correct answersThe patient with impaired swallowing after a
stroke.
The nurse is discussing nutrition for the school-age patient with a group of parents. A parent shares
concern about a patient who only wants peanut butter sandwiches at lunch. Which information should
the nurse share? correct answersPeanut butter on whole wheat bread is a choice that provides protein
and calcium.
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