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Exam 1- Nursing 2750 Nutrition Questions and AnswersBased on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, food and nutrition rank on the same level as
Correct-Air
Nutrition roles for a nurse Correct-Screening to identify patient risks
Serve as a liaison
Reinforce the dietitian
A better word for diet would be Correct-Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition screening Correct-a brief assessment of health-related variables to identify
patients who are malnourished or at risk for malnutrition.
Physical symptoms of Malnutrition Correct-Hair that is dull, brittle or dry. Falls out easily
Swollen glands of the neck and cheeks
Dry rough or spotty skin that may have sandpaper feel
Poor or delayed wound healing or sores
Thin appearance with lack of subcutaneous fat
,Exam 1- Nursing 2750 Nutrition Questions and Answers
Muscle wasting
Edema of the lower extremities
Weakened hand grasp
Depressed mood
Abnormal heart rate, heart rhythm, or BP
Enlarged liver or spleen
Loss of balance and coordination
True or False - More of Milks calories come from carbs then protein. Correct-True
Where does most of carb digestion take place? Correct-Small intestine
The only form of carb the body is able to absorb intact and the form all carbs must be reduced
to before they can be absorbed Correct-Monosaccharides
Normal time to digest starch/carbs Correct-1-4 hours
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What is the primary function of carbs Correct-provide energy for cells
The brain is totally dependent on glucose for energy - True or False Correct-True
Amount of energy per gram of carb Correct-4 cal/g
benefit of fiber Correct-promoting regularity by increasing stool bulk and shortening
transit time
What are the 2 nursing interventions in nutrition? Correct-1. Nutrition Therapy (Diet)
2. Client Teaching
Where do dairy's carbs come from? Correct-Lactose
Glucose is burned more efficiently than _______ or ______ Correct-Protein or fat
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When burning glucose for energy, is there anything left behind for waste that our bodies must
excrete? Correct-No
What do muscles burn for energy? Correct-Fat and glucose
What does the brain burn for energy? Correct-Just Glucose
What is the benefit to our bodies burning carbs? Correct-spares protein (muscle) and
prevents ketosis.
Purpose of fiber in our diet? Correct-Adds bulk to stools and shortens transit time
What between meal snacks should we choose to help prevent dental caries? Correct-
Healthy and teeth friendly snacks such as apples, veggies, cheese and popcorn
What is glycemic response? Correct-The effect the food has on the blood glucose
concentration. How fast it increases and how long it takes to return to normal
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