Nutrition Practice Questions 21-40

A nurse in a providers office is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. Which if following clients. Which of the following clients is at risk for iron deficiency? Select all that apply

A. A client who is postmenopausal B. A client who is a vegetarian C. A middle adult male client D. A client whonis pregnant E. A toddler who is overweight B. D. E. A client who is overweight might require iron bc the availability of iron in vegetable food sources is oimited. During pregnancy, maternal blood volume increases, and the fetus requires additional iron. Toddlers who are overweight may get most of their calories from milk amd foods that are not comsidered healthy, which increases their risk for iron deficiency

A nurse creating a plan of care for a client who adheres to kosher dietary laws. Which of the following food selections should the nurse recommend?

A. Baked pork soup B. Cheeseburger C. Ham and cheese omelet D. Grilled salmon D. Grilled salmon The nurse should recommend grilled salmon for a client who observes kosher dietary laws. Grilled salmon is a fish with fins and scales, which can be consumed. Seafood with shells, such as lobster and crab is prohibited

The nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the guardian to omit from the child's diet?

A. Cornflakes B. Reduced fat milk C. Canned fruits D. Wheat bread D. Wheat bread Client who have celiac disease should eliminate as much gluten as possible from their diets. Wheat, rye, and barely contain gluten and should be eliminated from the diet of a child who has celiac disease

A nurse is planning an in service training session about nutrition. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include?

A. Fats break down into amino acids B. Protein serves as an energy source when other sources are inadequate C. Glucose breaks down into ammonia D. Carbohydrates provides 9cal/g of energy B. Protein serves as an energy source when other sources are inadequate Protein is used as an energy source for the body when carbohydrates and fat stores are unavailable or depleted

A nurse is planning an in service training session about nutrition. Which of the following state,ents should the nurse include in the the teaching?

A. Fats provide energy B. Carbohydrates body tissue C. Fats regulate fluid balance D. Carbohydrates prevent interstitial edema A. Fats provide energy Fat serves as a stored energy source for the body providing 9cal/g of energy

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. The nurse should expect the client provider to prescribe which of the cowing medications for this client?

A. Ferrous sulfate B. Epoetin Alfa C. Vitamin B12 D. Folic acid C. Vitamin B12 The nurse should expect the clients provider to prescribe vitamin b12 for pernicious anemia

A nurse is completing dietary teaching with a client who has heart failure and is prescribed a 2g sodium diet. Which of the following state,ents by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching ?

A. I should use salt sparingly while cooking B. I can have yogurt as a dessert C. I should use baking soda when I bake D. I should use canned vegetables instead of frozen B. I can have yogurt as a desert The client understands the teaching when he selects yogurt as a desert. Yogurt is low in fat and sodium and isn't good source of calcium and protein

A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to an older adult client. The client asks, "Don't I need the same amount of nutrients that I did when I was younger?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Older adults need less protein B. Older adults need an increased amount of carbohydrates C. Older adults need an increased amount of iron D. Older adults need an increased amount of calcium D. Older adults need an increase amount of calcium Older adults require increased amounts of calcium as well as vitamin D B12 and A

A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has a new prescription for pravastatin to treat hyperlipidemia. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Pravastatin can be taken with grapefruit juice B. Pravastatin can be continued during pregnancy C. Pravastatin should be taken with the morning meal D. Laboratory testing to monitor the clients WBC count is required A. Pravastatin can be taken with grapefruit juice Pravastatin unlike other statins such as lovastatin, simvastatin, and Atorvastatin, is not affected by CYP3A4 inhibitors. It is safe for the client to consume grape fruit if desired

A nurse is planning care for a client who has Anorexia and nausea due to cancer treatment. Which if the following interventions should the nurse include?

A. Serve foods at warm or hot temperatures B. Offer the client low density foods C. Make sure the client lies supine after meals D. Limit drinking liquids with food D. Limit drinking liquids with food Drinking beverages with food leads to early safety and bloating, which results in the client consuming few calories

A home health nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving chemo and has neutropenia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include the clients plan of care?

A. Soft boiled eggs B. Brie cheese made with unpasteurized milk C. Cold deli meat sandwiches D. Baked chicken D. Baked chicken Well cooked meats including baked chicken do not pose a threat to clients who have neutropenia and may be included in the clients dietary plan.

A nurse is planning a in service training regarding nutrition. Which of the following minerals should the nurse identify as involved in oxygen transportation?

A. Zinc B. Iron C. Phosphorus D. Magnesium B. Iron Iron transports oxygen by the means of hemoglobin and myoglobin. It is also a component of enzyme systems