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NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS IN NURSING. SAMPLE EXAM REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE). Vitamin A - ANSWER- Retinol; important for vision and tissue growth. Night Blindness - ANSWER- Deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin A. Vitamin D - ANSWER- Crucial for calciu...

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NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS IN NURSING. SAMPLE EXAM

REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT

ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)

Vitamin A - ANSWER- Retinol; important for vision and tissue growth.


Night Blindness - ANSWER- Deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin A.


Vitamin D - ANSWER- Crucial for calcium absorption and bone health.


Rickets - ANSWER- Deficiency disease in children due to Vitamin D lack.


Vitamin E - ANSWER- Tocopherol; antioxidant maintaining cell membrane integrity.


Hemolytic Anemia - ANSWER- Deficiency disease linked to insufficient Vitamin E.


Vitamin K - ANSWER- Essential for blood clotting and bone development.


Magnesium - ANSWER- Mineral regulating nerve and muscle function.


Hypomagnesemia - ANSWER- Condition of low magnesium levels causing muscle cramps.


Hypermagnesemia - ANSWER- Condition of high magnesium levels causing respiratory

issues.


Caronic a conolism - ANSWER- Prolonged IV therapy causing electrolyte imbalances.


Hypoparathyroidism - ANSWER- Condition leading to low calcium levels in blood.


Tetany - ANSWER- Neuromuscular excitability causing muscle spasms.

, Decreased deep tendon reflexes - ANSWER- Reduced reflex response due to

hypermagnesemia.


Vasodilation - ANSWER- Widening of blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.


Iron - ANSWER- Essential trace mineral for hemoglobin synthesis.


Heme iron - ANSWER- Most absorbable iron from animal meat sources.


Nonheme iron - ANSWER- Iron from plant sources and fortified cereals.


Iron deficiency anemia - ANSWER- Microcytic anemia due to insufficient iron levels.


Fluid compartments - ANSWER- Intracellular and extracellular spaces in the body.


Intracellular fluid (ICF) - ANSWER- 66% of body water located within cells.


Extracellular fluid (ECF) - ANSWER- Fluid outside cells, includes interstitial and plasma.


Thirst mechanism - ANSWER- Regulated by hypothalamus to maintain hydration.


Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - ANSWER- Hormone conserving water when levels are low.


Fluid volume deficit - ANSWER- Condition caused by excessive fluid loss.


Signs of fluid volume deficit - ANSWER- Decreased urination, dry membranes, hypotension.


Fluid volume excess - ANSWER- Condition from excessive fluid intake or sodium.


Signs of fluid volume excess - ANSWER- Sudden weight gain, edema, hypertension.


Blood transfusion - ANSWER- Process of transferring blood components to a patient.

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