NUTRITION PRE-TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller biggdreamer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.