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Sherpath Ch 45 Nutrition Exam Questions AndCorrect Answers
A patient does not eat meat or animal products of any kind. On which nutrient
deficiencies should the patient be counseled? - ANSWER Vitamin B12
A vegan diet has the potential to be deficient in Vitamin B12.
Iron
A vegan diet has the potential to be deficient in iron.
Zinc
Zinc is a potential deficiency in a vegan diet.
A vegan client asks the student nurse about food choices that the client can ingest to
supply the daily necessary amino acids (protein) for growth and development. Which
response by the student nurse exhibits the best understanding? ANSWER Dried beans
and peas Dried beans and peas can supply the daily necessary amino acids (protein) for
growth and development.
The patient's beliefs forbid intake of alcohol, pork, blood, and caffeine. To what cultural
or religious groups does the patient belong? - ANWER Islam
Islam tradition forbids consumption of alcohol, pork, blood, and caffeine.
The patient has a provider order for NPO, and is complaining of a dry, sticky mouth.
What could the student nurse recommend to relieve the patient's dry, sticky mouth? -
ANWER Rinsing mouth with water
Mouth care for NPO patients includes water oral rinses.
,-brushing her teeth
Brushing teeth is not considered mouth care for NPO patients.
A patient who was placed on thickened liquids asks if there is something to eat that does
not require a thickening agent. Which could be safely recommended? -ANSWER Yogurt
Yogurt is one food that could safely be recommended that does not require a thickening
agent.
Pudding
Pudding can safely be recommended as a food which does not require the addition of
any thickening agent.
Which of the following foods should a patient on a renal diet avoid? - ANSWER Foods
containing high-levels of potassium and phosphorus
Foods containing high-levels of potassium and phosphorus must be avoided in a renal
diet.
A borderline diabetic client has asked to be given an opportunity to make lifestyle
modifications in an attempt to delay medications. Which would be an appropriate dietary
adjustment for this patient? - ANSWER Consuming high-fiber complex carbohydrates
High-fiber complex carbohydrates from vegetables and fruits are preferable to simple
carbohydrates, sugars, and starchy foods such as bread or pie.
Which of the following activity is an appropriate feeding aid? - ANSWER Opening a
carton of milk
Opening a milk carton and other hard to open items is appropriate feeding assistance,
due to possible muscle atrophy or immobility.
Setting up a meal tray
Setting up a meal tray is appropriate feeding assistance.
, Spoon feeding a patient his entire meal
Spoon feeding a patient is appropriate feeding assistance.
Which is a sign or symptom of dysphagia? - ANSWER Excessive chewing
Excessive chewing is a sign or symptom of dysphagia.
Refusal to eat
Dysphagia may be manifested by refusal to eat.
Coughing
Coughing is a sign or symptom of dysphagia.
The nurse receives a patient who has had a feeding tube inserted into the stomach
through one of the nares. Which terms describe this kind of feeding tube? - ANSWER
Nasogastric tube
A nasogastric tube is inserted through the nares into the stomach.
Which of the following would be considered appropriate care of a PEG tube? - ANSWER
Assessing skin around the tube
This is also considered appropriate care for the skin surrounding the tube.
PG. Generally, what type or form of medication is preferred when administering
medications via an enteral tube? RESPOSTA Crushed pill or liquid form of medication
dissolved in sterile water
The medications should be crushed or in a liquid form and then in sterile water.
The student nurse is teaching the patient about signs and symptoms to report to the
provider related to receiving feedings at home via tube. Which of the following
statements by the patient indicates that the student needs to provide more teaching? -
ANSWER "If you have a headache after a feeding, you should call your provider."
A headache after feeding is not reportable to the provider.
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