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NUTRITION PRE-TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NUTRITION PRE-TEST QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a
balanced meal? - Answer-Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding
salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to
start cooking healthy on a budget? - Answer-Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations? - Answer-Estimated average requirement (EAR)
Which statement is appropriate about daily reference intakes (DRIs) for infants? -
Answer-The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for
infants younger than 7 months.
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120
calories from fat, is appropriate. - Answer-This snack would be considered too high in
fat.
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for calcium
for a healthy adolescent girl? - Answer-130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31
kg/m 2, a history of hypertension, and a low albumin level. Which three interventions
should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? Choose 3 answers -
Answer-Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease? -
Answer-Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet? - Answer-Hard-boiled egg
When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m
2.For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk?Choose 3 answers -
Answer-Infertility
Osteoporosis
Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees.
Several employees have stated goals for the class.Which employee goal is appropriate
, and realistic? - Answer-I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my
kids.
Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of complications associated with
overweight or obesity after implementing a diet and exercise program?Choose 2
answers - Answer-A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg); weight lost: 18
pounds (8.1 kg)
A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50 pounds (22 kg)
A nurse is evaluating a 12-year-old patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 32
kg/m 2 and his family.Which two parental statements indicate a behavior linked to
childhood obesity?Choose 2 answers - Answer-"We give our child a cookie during
stressful situations."
"Our child is expected to study, limiting time for exercise."
A middle school nurse is developing a program to help students control or prevent
obesity.Which two approaches will promote long-term student success?Choose 2
answers - Answer-Encourage students to critique media messages about food.
Avoid using food as a reward for students' accomplishments.
A nurse is teaching a group of patients about methods to modify eating habits to
promote weight management.Which two patient statements indicate successful
learning?Choose 2 answers - Answer-"When I want food, I ask myself, 'Am I hungry?'"
"I have five small meals to sustain my energy level."
What is the smallest percentage of weight loss that has consistently shown to improve
health and prevent weight-related health problems? - Answer-10%
Which fat should be avoided in a plan for healthy eating? - Answer-Trans fats
What is not a risk of malnutrition in adolescents? - Answer-Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle modifications to control
hypertension.Which statement made by the patient would indicate the need for further
instruction? - Answer-"I will keep fat intake below 40%."
A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle modifications to control
hypertension.Which two statements from the patient would indicate the education was
effective?Choose 2 answers - Answer-"I will decrease my daily sodium to 1,600 mg."
"I will walk briskly for 30 minutes most days."
Why should physical activity be increased slowly for a sedentary patient?Choose 2
answers - Answer-To decrease the stress on the patient's heart
To help prevent failure with the activity
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