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Nutrition (unitek) Exam Questions andAnswers
The body uses 20 common amino acids, but 9 of them must be obtain from the
protein in the diet. What are these proteins considered?
Essentials
The nurse is explaining the USDA's new MyPlate program. MyPlate is:
a visual graphic that shows how much people should eat from the food group.
What is the body's storage form of carbohydrates; usually found in the Liver with
some storage in the muscles.
glycogen
The nurse is educating a group of high school students regarding nutrition. How
should the nurse respond when the students ask, what occurs when Protein,
mineral, iron and Fats combine?
tissue is built and not repair
A patient taking a diuretic is assessed by the nurse as having an erratic pulse and
muscle weakness. What should the nurse suspect to be deficient?
potassium
What has replaced the USDA's Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Dietary reference intake
A school nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about adequate nutrition. What
increase intake should the nurse encourage?
Iron and Calcium
What are considered energy giving nutrients (select all that apply)
Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats
A nurse is educating a patient on a vegan diet. What supplement will the nurse
encourage this patient should take to avoid deficiency?
B-12
The young woman who is breastfeeding will need an increase of calories and
protein. What foods should the nurse suggest as a source of protein
Nuts
A nurse is providing care for who is experiencing bleeding gums, easy bruising,
rough skin and joint pain. What vitamin deficiency could the nurse anticipate
Vitamin C
A nurse is assessing the patient with skin turgor, remains elevated after being
pulled and released. The nurse encouraged the patient to drink the recommended
water intake daily. How much is the recommended water intake daily?
9-13 cups per day
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