Nutrition and Oxygenation

A nurse is teaching a patient about what constitutes a healthy diet. Which patient statement indicates that the teaching was effective? 1. "I must eat a protein food daily to meet my vitamin C requirement." 2. "I need to minimize my intake of foods containing trans fat." 3. "I should ingest foods rich in nonessential amino acids." 4. "I want one fifth of the foods on MyPlate to be grains."

"I need to minimize my intake of foods containing trans fat."

A nurse teaches a patient how to follow a prescribed 2-g sodium diet. What patient statement indicates that the patient understands the teaching? 1. "I can use as much salt substitutes as I want to season my food." 2. "I must limit my intake of salt to two teaspoons of table salt daily." 3. "I am allowed to drink diet cola because it has less salt than soda with sugar." 4. "I should read nutrition facts panels for the amount of sodium that is in prepackaged foods."

"I should read nutrition facts panels for the amount of sodium that is in prepackaged foods."

A primary health-care provider prescribes the proton-pump inhibitor omeprazole (Prilosec). The prescription states to take 20 mg once a day. Which instruction should the nurse give the patient regarding this medication? 1. "Take the capsule several hours before an antacid." 2. "Sprinkle the capsule contents in applesauce." 3. "Take the capsule with food." 4. "Swallow the capsule whole."

"Swallow the capsule whole."

A nurse must obtain a sputum specimen from a patient with an endotracheal tube. Place the following steps in the order in which they should be performed. 1. Verify the order and wash the hands. 2. Don a protective eye shield and sterile gloves. 3. Apply suction when the patient coughs or when meeting resistance. 4. Lubricate the catheter tip with normal saline and advance it into the endotracheal tube. 5. Remove the catheter and attach the tubing on the specimen container to the attached adapter.

1, 2,4,3,5

A nurse is to perform a purified protein derivative (PPD) test on a patient who was exposed to a person with the diagnosis of tuberculosis. What are essential nursing interventions related to this test? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Encircle the injection site with an indelible pen. 2. Identify if the patient is taking an immunosuppressant. 3. Determine if the patient had a previous positive reaction. 4. Inject the purified protein derivative via an intradermal injection. 5. Explain that the results must be evaluated within twenty-four hours.

1,2,3,4

Which independent nursing actions are associated with caring for a patient who is experiencing hypoxemia?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Elevate the head of the bed. 2. Attach a pulse oximeter to the patient's finger. 3. Remain calm and speak in a normal tone of voice. 4. Administer oxygen at 4 L/minute via a nonrebreather mask. 5. Encourage the patient to cough when the patient has secretions.

1,2,3,5

An older adult patient asks a nurse, "Why am I experiencing more frequent respiratory tract infections now that I am older?" Which information about the aging process should the nurse include in a response to the patient's question?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Thoracic and expiratory muscles are weaker. 2. There is an increase in the cough and laryngeal reflexes. 3. Vital capacity increases as the residual volume decreases. 4. The rib cage becomes more rigid due to calcification of costal cartilage. 5. Decreased mobility associated with aging causes less effective gas exchange.

1,4,5

A nurse is teaching a patient how to calculate the kilocalories contained in an ounce of corn chips. The nutrition facts label indicates that one serving contains 10 g of fat, 16 g of carbohydrates, and 2 g of protein. The patient accurately calculated the total number of kilocalories contained in the ounce of corn chips. How many kilocalories did the patient calculate was contained in this snack? Record the answer using a whole number.

162 Each gram of fat contains 9 kilocalories, each gram of carbohydrate contains 4 kilocalories, and each gram of protein contains 4 kilocalories

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving 2 L/minute of oxygen via nasal cannula has dyspnea and is using accessory muscles of respiration to breathe. The patient's oxygen saturation is 88 percent. Place the following actions in order that they should be performed beginning with what the nurse should do first. 1. Obtain the patient's vital signs. 2. Teach the patient pursed lip breathing. 3. Place the patient in the high-Fowler position. 4. Inform the patient's primary health-care provider. 5. Monitor the patient's pulse oximetry level continuously.

2,3,1,4,5

A nurse must perform nasopharyngeal suctioning. Place the following actions in the order in which they should be performed. 1. Don sterile gloves 2. Open the suction kit. 3. Lubricate the suction catheter tip. 4. Place the patient in the high-Fowler position. 5. Insert suction catheter into the patient's nasopharynx. 6. Determine the distance between the patient's nose and earlobe with the catheter.

3,2,5,1,6,4

A primary health-care provider orders blood glucose monitoring before meals and at bedtime for a patient. Place the following steps in the order in which they should be implemented. 1. Wipe away the first drop of blood. 2. Cleanse the area with alcohol and let it dry thoroughly. 3. Milk the puncture site lightly until a hanging drop of blood forms. 4. Massage the side of the patient's finger toward the planned puncture site. 5. Prick the site with the lancet while holding it perpendicular to the patient's finger. 6. Check the code number on the strip and ensure that it compares with the code on the monitor screen.

5,3,6,2,4,1

A nurse is teaching a patient how to calculate the kilocalories contained in one granola bar. The nutrition facts label indicates that one bar contains 1.5 g of fat, 19 g of carbohydrates, and 1 g of protein. How many kilocalories calculated by the patient indicates the correct amount of kilocalories contained in this snack? Record the answer using one decimal place.

93.5 Each gram of fat contains 9 kilocalories each gram of carbohydrate contains 4 kilocalories each gram of protein contains 4 kilocalories.

A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving continuous nutritional support via a nasogastric (NG) tube that is regulated by an enteral feeding pump. The nurse identifies that the patient is having difficulty breathing and is restless. What should the nurse do first? 1. Use a nasal cannula to provide oxygen. 2. Activate the hold button on the feeding. 3. Raise the bed to the high-Fowler position. 4. Immediately notify the primary health-care provider

Activate the hold button on the feeding.

A nurse is caring for a patient who was transferred to the hospital from home. Family members reported having difficulty getting the patient to ingest adequate food intake. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor because it is the best indicator of the patient's nutritional status? 1. Albumin 2. Transferrin 3. Blood urea nitrogen 4. Total lymphocyte count

Albumin

What nursing intervention is most important when assisting a patient to eat? 1. Place a bib over the patient's clothes. 2. Engage the patient in conversation when feeding the patient 3. Open containers, cut meat, and apply condiments to the patient's food. 4. Ask the patient's preference regarding the order of foods and fluids to ingest.

Ask the patient's preference regarding the order of foods and fluids to ingest.

Which nursing intervention should be implemented regardless of the oxygen delivery system being used? 1. Ensure the oxygen mask is securely placed over the nose and mouth. 2. Flood the reservoir with oxygen before attaching the mask to the patient. 3. Set the oxygen flow rate at a minimum of between two and four liters per minute. 4. Assess the patient's ears and nose for skin trauma to determine if the oxygen mask is too tight.

Assess the patient's ears and nose for skin trauma to determine if the oxygen mask is too tight.

What should a nurse do to prevent burns during mealtime in patients with mental and physical impairments? 1. Assist patients with warm drinks. 2. Use plastic instead of metal utensils. 3. Serve unsteady patients only cold drinks. 4. Wait until the food is cool before serving.

Assist patients with warm drinks.

A patient is scheduled to have pulmonary function tests. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do before the test? 1. Avoid smoking for 6 hours before the test. 2. Take a bronchodilator 1 hour before the test. 3. Abstain from food for 2 hours before the test. 4. Drink 8 oz of water immediately before the test.

Avoid smoking for 6 hours before the test.

A primary healthcare provider prescribes metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg PO bid for a patient newly diagnosed with type II diabetes. What should the nurse teach the patient to do when taking this medication? 1. Increase the intake to three times a day when experiencing stress. 2. Drink a glass of orange juice if experiencing signs of hyperglycemia. 3. Be alert for nontherapeutic responses such as sleepiness, myalgia, and hyperventilation. 4. Explain that it is acceptable to double a dose if a dose is missed, as long as this occurs infrequently.

Be alert for nontherapeutic responses such as sleepiness, myalgia, and hyperventilation.

A patient who had been in a house fire is experiencing a productive cough. What color should the nurse expect the patient's sputum to exhibit? 1. Yellow 2. White 3. Black 4. Red

Black

A nurse is teaching a patient who is a vegetarian about what food combinations make a complete protein. What food combinations should the nurse include in the teaching?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Lentils and tofu 2. Cereal with milk 3. Macaroni with cheese 4. Black-eyed peas and rice 5. Black and red bean soup

Cereal with milk Macaroni with cheese Black-eyed peas and rice

A nurse is to administer total parenteral nutrition to a patient. What should the nurse do when administrating this total parenteral nutrition to the patient? 1. Remove the solution from the refrigerator 15 minutes before the infusion. 2. Share the same intravenous tubing set that is being used for medications. 3. Change the intravenous tubing set every 24 hours. 4. Assess for placement of the tube in the stomach.

Change the intravenous tubing set every 24 hours.

A nurse is caring for a patient requiring continuous pulse oximetry. What should the nurse do when using this monitoring device? 1. Explain that the test is noninvasive but may cause discomfort. 2. Dampen the site slightly before applying the sensor. 3. Ensure that capillary refill is more than 4 seconds. 4. Change the site of the device every 2 hours.

Change the site of the device every 2 hours.

A nurse is caring for a patient who is weak and lethargic. Which action is most important when assisting this patient with meals? 1. Record the intake of food as poor, good, or excellent on the daily activities form. 2. Ask about preferences regarding the seasoning of food. 3. Check the mouth for pocketed food after the meal. 4. Encourage self-feeding to support independence.

Check the mouth for pocketed food after the meal.

A nurse is providing a class about foods to include and avoid when following a calorie restricted 2-g sodium diet. A patient with which cultural heritage should the nurse be most concerned about adjusting to a 2-g sodium diet? 1. Indian 2. Chinese 3. Puerto Rican 4. Middle Eastern

Chinese

A nurse is teaching a patient how to use a vibratory positive expiratory pressure device to facilitate expectoration of respiratory secretions. What should the nurse teach the patient to do to ensure an expected outcome? 1. Sit in a chair with the chin tilted slightly toward the chest. 2. Forcefully inhale 50% of a usual breath and hold it for 3 seconds. 3. Place the mouthpiece in the mouth with the lips firmly around the stem while keeping the cheeks relaxed. 4. Complete the procedure with 2 additional breaths using the device but inhale fully and exhale forcefully with each breath.

Complete the procedure with 2 additional breaths using the device but inhale fully and exhale forcefully with each breath.

A nurse teaches a patient who is lactose intolerant about foods to avoid. Which food eliminated from the diet by the patient indicates an understanding about foods that contain lactose? 1. Soy milk 2. Fruit cocktail 3. Creamed soup 4. Vegetable juice

Creamed Soup

A nurse is assessing the physical status of several patients. Which patient problem should be the nurse's greatest concern? 1. Tenting of skin 2. Difficulty breathing 3. Erythema over the greater trochanter 4. Body weight inadequate in relation to height

Difficulty breathing

A nurse is planning a class for parents about how they can reduce the risk of their toddlers experiencing an airway obstruction. Which information should the nurse include in the program?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Cut hot dogs into small pieces. 2. Do not give toddlers marshmallows. 3. Teach a toddler the universal sign for choking. 4. Ensure that toys are larger than a clenched fist. 5. Store plastic bags where they cannot be reached by small children.

Do not give toddlers marshmallows Ensure that toys are larger than a clenched fist Store plastic bags where they cannot be reached by small children

Which information is essential for the nurse to include in a program supporting healthy eating habits?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Drink 8 glasses of fluid daily. 2. Increase the intake of foods high in solid fats. 3. Make 25% of your plate fruits and vegetables daily. 4. Cream cheese and butter are included in the dairy circle on MyPlate. 5. Two servings of seafood rich in omega-fatty acids should be included weekly.

Drink 8 glasses of fluid daily. Two servings of seafood rich in omega-fatty acids should be included weekly.

A nurse working in a primary care clinic is caring for a patient who was diagnosed with a low vitamin D level. The primary health-care provider prescribes 5,000 units of vitamin D daily and the nurse is teaching the patient foods that are high in vitamin D. The selection of which food by the patient indicates to the nurse that the patient can identify at least one food that is high in vitamin D? 1. Nuts 2. Eggs 3. Liver 4. Oranges

Eggs

A nurse is caring for a patient who has high cholesterol. Which foods should the nurse teach the patient to avoid? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Eggs 2. Celery 3. Asparagus 4. Calves liver 5. Baked custard

Eggs Calves Liver Baked Custard

A patient with esophageal reflux has been experiencing heartburn, regurgitation, and a hoarse voice. What should the nurse encourage the patient to do to minimize these signs and symptoms? 1. Eat within one hour before going to bed. 2. Drink a glass of warm water at bedtime. 3. Elevate the head of the bed on blocks. 4. Recline for half an hour after meals.

Elevate the head of the bed on blocks.

A patient has a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/minute and is having shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first? 1. Administer 100% oxygen. 2. Obtain an oxygen saturation level. 3. Elevate the head of the bed to a 60-degree angle. 4. Inform the patient's primary health-care provider.

Elevate the head of the bed to a 60-degree angle.

A nurse is caring for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease. What nursing intervention is important? 1. Instruct the patient to chew food thoroughly. 2. Serve food that has different textures and aromas. 3. Offer fluids with food and at a preferred temperature. 4. Encourage the patient to avoid eating several hours before bedtime.

Encourage the patient to avoid eating several hours before bedtime.

A primary health-care provider orders oxygen 4 L/minute via nasal cannula. What nursing action is essential? 1. Position the prongs in the nares so that they curve upward. 2. Secure elastic straps around the patient's head. 3. Ensure that the oxygen is humidified. 4. Provide oral hygiene every shift.

Ensure that the oxygen is humidified.

A nurse is caring for an adult patient with excessive respiratory secretions. What should the nurse do when suctioning this patient? 1. Set the wall pressure at approximately 60 mm Hg. 2. Evaluate breath sounds after the procedure. 3. Place the patient in a lateral position. 4. Use a sterile 8 French catheter.

Evaluate breath sounds after the procedure.

A nurse identifies that a patient is experiencing exertional dyspnea. Difficulty breathing in relation to what behavior led the nurse to this conclusion? 1. Eating 2. Exercise 3. Lying down 4. Leaning forward while sitting

Exercise

A nurse is teaching a patient about foods that should be avoided and foods that are acceptable on a lactose-free diet. Which food selected by the patient reflects an understanding of the teaching? 1. Yogurt 2. Sherbet 3. Fruit salad 4. Rice pudding

Fruit Salad

An older adult comes to the clinic reporting shortness of breath and yellow mucus. What factors in the patient's history may have contributed to this situation?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Has a body mass index of 35 2. Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes a day 3. Drinks 1 glass of wine with dinner 4. Takes a 2-mile walk every morning 5. Reports eating a vegetarian diet for the last 3 years

Has a body mass index of 35 Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes a day

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving intermittent enteral feedings. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of aspiration? 1. Hold the feeding if the residual exceeds the indicated parameter. 2. Keep the head of the bed elevated 30° at all times. 3. Suction the patient before initiating the feeding. 4. Thicken the formula with a thickening solution.

Hold the feeding if the residual exceeds the indicated parameter.

A nurse is caring for a patient who had a large portion of the stomach surgically removed due to stomach cancer and is now experiencing dumping syndrome. For which clinical indicator of dumping syndrome should the nurse assess the patient after the patient completes a meal? 1. Hyperperistalsis 2. Bradycardia 3. Dyspnea 4. Hypoxia

Hyperperistalsis

A nurse is auscultating a patient's breath sounds. What action should the nurse employ? 1. Place the patient in the supine position. 2. Instruct the patient to breathe in through the nose. 3. Keep the stethoscope at each site for at least one minute. 4. Identify the breath sound heard before moving to the next site.

Identify the breath sound heard before moving to the next site.

A nurse documents that a patient is experiencing Kussmaul respirations. What observations about the patient's respirations did the nurse make to come to this conclusion? 1. More than 20 breaths/minute 2. Increased rate and depth of respirations 3. Varying depths of respirations, generally shallow, alternating with periods of apnea 4. Gradual increase in depth of inhalations, followed by a gradual decrease, and then a period of apnea

Increased rate and depth of respirations

While assisting a patient to eat, the other patient in the room begins to choke on food and is unable to speak. What should the nurse do first? 1. Initiate the abdominal thrust maneuver. 2. Instruct the patient to swallow forcefully. 3. Clap between the patient's scapulae several times. 4. Wait to see if the patient can cough up the obstruction.

Initiate the abdominal thrust maneuver

What should the nurse do after administering a gastrostomy tube-feeding formula? 1. Instill 30 mL of water by gravity into the tube. 2. Insert 20 mL of air into the tube. 3. Check the dressing site. 4. Encourage activity.

Instill 30 mL of water by gravity into the tube.

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which is the most important nursing action when administering oxygen via a nasal cannula to this patient? 1. Assess the patient's ears for irritation due to the oxygen tubing. 2. Hang an "oxygen in use" sign near the patient's bed. 3. Monitor the patient's oxygen saturation routinely. 4. Limit oxygen flow rate to 2 L/minute.

Limit oxygen flow rate to 2 L/minute.

A patient is admitted to the emergency department after sustaining injuries in an automobile collision. The patient is semiconscious and the nurse is concerned about maintaining the patient's airway while diagnostic tests are completed. Which should the nurse anticipate will be ordered by the primary health-care provider? 1. Endotracheal tube 2. Tracheostomy tube 3. Oropharyngeal tube 4. Nasopharyngeal tube

Nasopharyngeal tube

A primary health-care provider orders 100 percent oxygen for a patient experiencing respiratory difficulty. Which type of oxygen mask should the nurse use when implementing this order? 1. Simple Face mask 2. Nonrebreather mask 3. Venturi mask 4. Face Tent

Non Rebreather mask

When auscultating breath sounds the nurse identifies the presence of stridor. What should the nurse do? 1. Notify the primary health-care provider immediately. 2. Plan to reassess the patient in one hour. 3. Implement oropharyngeal suctioning. 4. Arrange for an x-ray examination.

Notify the primary health-care provider immediately.

A nurse is planning a teaching program about the medication atorvastatin (Lipitor) for a patient who has high cholesterol. Which information is important for the nurse to emphasize? 1. Replace oils containing monosaturated fatty acids with oils containing polyunsaturated fatty acids. 2. Notify the primary health-care provider of muscle pain, weakness, or fever. 3. Avoid crushing and mixing this medication with applesauce. 4. Take this medication during a meal or with food.

Notify the primary health-care provider of muscle pain, weakness, or fever.

A patient has a respiratory rate of 24 with mild labored breathing. The nurse raises the head of the patient's bed, but the patient's breathing does not improve. What should be the nurse's next action? 1. Perform cupping and clapping on the patient's back. 2. Call the patient's primary health-care provider. 3. Obtain a pulse oximetry level and vital signs. 4. Administer one hundred percent oxygen.

Obtain a pulse oximetry level and vital signs.

Which should a nurse do when obtaining a patient's peek expiratory flow rate (PEFR)? 1. Obtain three readings and document the highest reading. 2. Inform the primary health-care provider if the result is within the green range. 3. Have the patient always use a rescue medication before performing the procedure. 4. Instruct the patient to keep the lips sealed around the mouth piece while forcefully inhaling.

Obtain three readings and document the highest reading

A primary health-care provider instructs a patient to limit the dietary intake of complex carbohydrates. The intake of which nutrient should the nurse teach the patient to limit? 1. Milk 2. Nuts 3. Eggs 4. Pasta

Pasta

When a nurse is performing a physical assessment, the patient reports feeling short of breath. For what signs of dyspnea should the nurse assess the patient? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Pursed-lip breathing 2. Supraclavicular retractions 3. Grunting just before exhaling 4. Oxygen saturation level of 96% 5. Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute

Pursed-lip breathing Supraclavicular retractions Grunting just before exhaling

A nurse is caring for a patient who is to have an oropharyngeal tube in place while recovering from general anesthesia. Which nursing action is associated with this tube? 1. Secure the tube in position by taping it in place. 2. Remove the tube occasionally to assess for irritation of the nose. 3. Begin the tube's insertion with the inner curve facing the tongue. 4. Rotate the tube 180 degrees when it reaches the end wall of the pharynx.

Rotate the tube 180 degrees when it reaches the end wall of the pharynx.

A nurse is preparing to administer a fat emulsion intravenously to an adult. What should the nurse do when administrating this infusion? 1. Run the lipid solution at a rate of 1.0 mL/minute for the first 30 minutes. 2. Administer the lipid solution within 15 minutes after removal from a refrigerator. 3. Rotate the lipid solution bottle gently if the solution separates into layers or is cloudy. 4. Connect the lipid solution infusion set tubing to the port above the filter in the primary infusion line.

Run the lipid solution at a rate of 1.0 mL/minute for the first 30 minutes.

An older adult who lives alone is experiencing slow but steady weight loss over the past year. What should the nurse encourage the adult to do to address this concern?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Select nutrient-dense foods. 2. Eat foods high in protein first. 3. Purchase prepared frozen meals. 4. Eat an extra meal before bedtime. 5. Use bullion powder for added flavor.

Select nutrient-dense foods. Eat foods high in protein first.

A nurse is caring for a debilitated patient who is on bedrest and has been eating 50 percent of meals. What should the nurse plan to do to stimulate this patient's appetite? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Serve small, frequent meals. 2. Provide oral care before meals. 3. Schedule procedures for after meals. 4. Provide adequate pain medication before meals. 5. Transfer the patient to a comfortable chair for meals

Serve small, frequent meals. Provide oral care before meals. Provide adequate pain medication before meals.

An unconscious patient has excessive oral secretions. In which position should the nurse place the patient to help prevent aspiration? 1. Sims' 2. Supine 3. Fowler 4. Contour

Sims'

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a laryngeal spasm. For which clinical indicator should the nurse assess the patient? 1. Stridor 2. Wheeze 3. Crackles 4. Rhonchi

Stridor

A nurse is obtaining a blood specimen for monitoring a blood glucose level by using a lancet. Which action is most appropriate when implementing this procedure? 1. Use the first drop of blood that appears at the puncture site. 2. Select an index finger for performing the puncture to acquire a drop of blood. 3. Apply pressure with gauze to the puncture site for a full minute after the procedure. 4. Stroke from the base of the finger toward the puncture site before activating the lancet.

Stroke from the base of the finger toward the puncture site before activating the lancet

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a person with a low fixed income. What should the nurse encourage the person to do when preparing foods on a limited budget?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Substitute eggs and beans for meat. 2. Purchase luncheon meats for sandwiches. 3. Buy fresh milk instead of powdered milk. 4. Read the nutrition facts panels on prepared foods. 5. Use store brand frozen meals over advertised brands.

Substitute eggs and beans for meat. Read the nutrition facts panels on prepared foods.

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. The nurse reviews the results of biochemical laboratory tests. What laboratory results indicate a problem with nutrition? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Hematocrit 42% 2. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL 3. Transferrin 190 mg/dL 4. Serum albumin 2.9 g/dL 5. Blood urea nitrogen 18 mg/dL

Transferrin 190 mg/dL Serum albumin 2.9 g/dL

A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition. Which nursing actions are essential when providing care for this patient?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 1. Use tubing with an in-line filter. 2. Obtain the vital signs every 8 hours. 3. Monitor blood glucose every 4 hours. 4. Compare the patient's daily weight to fluid intake and output. 5. Hang 5% to 10% dextrose solution if parenteral nutrition is interrupted.

Use tubing with an in-line filter. Compare the patient's daily weight to fluid intake and output. Hang 5% to 10% dextrose solution if parenteral nutrition is interrupted.

A patient is diagnosed with gluten intolerance. What food should the nurse encourage the patient to avoid when eating at restaurants? 1. White rice 2. Steamed eggplant 3. Veal cutlet parmesan 4. Fruit thickened with tapioca

Veal cutlet parmesan

A primary health-care provider orders 60 percent oxygen for a patient. Which oxygen delivery equipment should the nurse use to administer the oxygen to this patient? 1. Nonrebreather mask 2. Nasal cannula 3. Venturi mask 4. Face tent

Venturi mask

A patient with moderate cognitive impairment who lives in an assisted living facility has been having more difficulty providing self-care over the past year. What intervention is most significant to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate nutrition? 1. Feed the patient meals. 2. Weigh the patient weekly. 3. Give the patient a liquid supplement between meals. 4. Provide the patient with opportunities to choose foods that are preferred.

Weigh the patient weekly

A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high-calcium diet. Which foods should the nurse teach the patient to include in the diet? 1. Tuna fish 2. Prune juice 3. Whole milk 4. Pinto beans 5. Broccoli spears

Whole Milk Broccoli Spears

A nurse is teaching a patient about nutrients that will increase the percentage of whole grains ingested daily. Which nutrient selected by the patient indicates that the teaching was effective? 1. Grits 2. Noodles 3. Wild rice 4. Corn bread

Wild Rice

A nurse is caring for a patient with a bacterial infection of the lungs. What type of sputum should the nurse anticipate the patient to expectorate? 1. Yellow-green 2. Clear white 3. Pink frothy 4. Red rust

Yellow-green