Chapter 6

When asked by a client if she should be concerned about the amount of phosphorus in her diet, which of the following is the best response by the nurse? A: "No, phosphorous is added to foods because there are few good natural sources" B: "No, phosphorous is pervasive in the food supply. " C: "Only if all of your food comes from a grocery store" D: "Only if you don't eat enough fruit and vegetables"

"No, phosphorous is pervasive in the food supply. "

When providing teaching to a client about the importance of drinking the recommended amount of water daily, the client states, "I just really hate the taste of water." What is the nurse's best response? A: "Other types of beverages may provide phytochemicals to the body" B: "Other types of beverages are complete sources of fluids for the body" C: "Other types of beverages can be more beneficial to the body than water" D: "Other types of beverages provide no beneficial caloric intake to the body"

"Other types of beverages may provide phytochemicals to the body"

Sodium is a necessary nutrient and the major extracellular cation in the body. When providing client education regarding the importance of sodium in the body, which of the following is the most accurate statement the nurse can make? A: "Sodium strengthens immune function" B:"Sodium helps the heart remain calm" C: "Sodium helps the transmission of impulses between brain cells" D: "Sodium helps the muscles remain stable"

"Sodium helps the transmission of impulses between brain cells"

The nurse is admitting a healthy 35-year-old woman to the outpatient surgery department for a day surgical procedure. She consumes approximately 2000 cal/day. What is her recommended intake of water? A: 1000mL of fluid per day B: 1500mL of fluid per day C: 2000mL of fluid per day D: 2500mL of fluid per day

2000mL of fluid per day

A client has been informed by a health-care provider that he may have a deficiency of copper. Provided this information, the nurse suspects which of the following? What mineral has the potential to cause a deficiency of copper in the body? A: An excessive intake of iron B: Low intake of chromium C: Low intake of molybdenum D: An excessive intake of zinc

An excessive intake of zinc

When asked by the health class asks the nurse which mineral is the most abundant in the body, what is the correct response? A: Calcium B: Phosphorus C: Magnesium D: Iron

Calcium

While discussing nutrition with the group of clients, the nurse explains that some vitamins and minerals work together. What trace element is an essential component of vitamin B12? A: Nickel B: Selenium C: Cobalt D: Molybdenum

Cobalt

The nurse is teaching the high school health class the benefit of including milk in the diet to prevent which of the following health complications? A: Low blood calcium levels B: Comprise of bone integrity C: Tetany reaction D: Impaired protein synthesis

Comprise of bone integrity

The nurse is conducting client education with a group of clients newly diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse assesses the effectiveness of the education by questioning how healthy sodium balance is maintained in the body. Which of the following is a correct response? A: Extra Sodium is deposited in bones B: Extra sodium leaves the body through urine C: Extra sodium is absorbed into body tissues D: Extra Sodium leaves the body though feces

Extra sodium leaves the body through urine

Children sometimes get mottled tooth enamel because they ingest more fluoride than is recommended while their teeth are forming. Which of the following may be the cause of this? A: Fluoridated toothpaste B: Fluoride supplements C: Drinking water D: Fluoride in foods

Fluoridated toothpaste

Given that bottled water is highly consumed by Americans, the nurse assessing the health needs of children in the community is aware that children who drink bottled water may require supplementation with which of the following? A: Iron B: Fluoride C: Magnesium D: Chlorine

Fluoride

While conducting a class on homeostasis as a function of the body, which of the following statements about homeostasis and minerals is true? A: for some minerals, the body maintains homeostasis by altering the mineral absorbed B: For some minerals, the body maintains homeostasis by altering the mineral excreted C: For some minerals, the body maintains homeostasis by releasing minerals from storage for redistribution D: For some minerals, the body maintains homeostasis by using one mineral in place of another

For some minerals, the body maintains homeostasis by releasing minerals from storage for redistribution

The nurse is teaching a nutrition class at the local high school. When discussing good sources of dietary calcium, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A: Egg yolks B: Potatoes C: Organ meats D: Fortified orange juice

Fortified orange juice

The nurse is teaching a high school health class about calcium. What should the nurse teach the students to eat in order to promote the absorption of calcium? A: Milk B: Beef C: Coconut oil D: Bran cereal

Milk

A nurse educator is teaching a class about the role of minerals in the diet. The nurse is assesses that teaching was effective when students are able to verbalize which of the following? A: Minerals are broken down and rearranged during metabolism B: Minerals originate from the earths crust C: Minerals are digested primarily in the small intestine D: Minerals are easily destroyed by light, air heat and acids

Minerals originate from the earths crust

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has recently started consuming a lacto-vegetarian diet. The nurse is correct in informing the client that she will be able to take in more of which mineral? A: Iron B: Potassium C: Iodine D: Sodium

Potassium

While teaching a nutrition class, the nurse correctly discusses the largest source of sodium in the typical American diet is which of the following? A: Salt added during cooking B: Salt added at the table C: Foods naturally high in salt D: Processed Foods

Processed Foods

Antioxidants disarm free radicals produced during normal oxygen metabolism. Which mineral is a component of an enzyme that acts as an antioxidant? A: Iron B: Iodine C: Zinc D: Selenium

Selenium

During a class on fluid balance, the nurse educator discusses water as a vital element for the human body. The class has effectively learned at least one of the functions of water when they state which of the following? A: Serves as a solvent for vitamins and glucose B: Prepares nutrients for transportation to cells C: Makes call walls without shape and structure D: Provides energy

Serves as a solvent for vitamins and glucose

The client is being evaluated for dehydration. The nurse is aware which of the following conditions increase the loss of fluid from the body? A: Thirst B: Strenuous exercise C: Congestive heart failure D: Controlled diabetes

Strenuous exercise

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe protein deficiency. What other deficiency would the nurse anticipate to find in this client? A: Selenium B: Sulfur C: Chromium D: Molybdenum

Sulfur

The nurse is aware that the production of pale yellow urine is assumed to be a reliable indicator of adequate fluid intake. However, in certain age groups thirst is only recognized after significant fluid loss. For which of the following age groups is this true? A: The elderly B: Middle aged adults C: Teenagers D: The obese

The elderly

A nurse is discussing dietary minerals with a client who wants to ensure as much nutritional value of food is retained during food preparation. The nurse should provide which of the following information about minerals? A: They are oxidized by cooking B: They are released from foods only by cooking C: They are not destroyed by heat and light D: They are made dormant by heat and light

They are not destroyed by heat and light

When teaching a nutrition class, the nurse educator discusses the importance of trace minerals in body function. A lack of information means the nurse educator can only provide basic information about trace minerals for which of the following reasons? A: Information about trace minerals is difficult to obtain; food composition data are not required for all trace minerals. B: Trace minerals are difficult to study; bioavailability varies within the context of the total diet C: When trace minerals have been studied; the compatibility of trace mineral content of foods is too high D: Data about trace minerals is available; reliable and valid indicators of trace element status can be found in research.

Trace minerals are difficult to study; bioavailability varies within the context of the total diet

The nurse is assessing a new client who is being admitted due to possible mineral toxicity. When taking the client's nutritional history, the nurse is most likely to find that the client has been doing which of the following? A: Using excessive mineral supplements B: Has been consuming home processed foods C: making unbalanced choice of foods D: Having mineral interactions from food intake

Using excessive mineral supplements