Nursing 220 Proteins

The nurse is seeing a client for a follow up nutritional visit. The client has been following a 1800-calorie MyPlate plan in an attempt to lose weight. She is questioning whether she should decrease her protein intake. The nurse reminds her that the actual protein intake provides what percentage of total calories consumed? 15% 25% 33% 50%

a. 15%

A nurse recognizes the client may be surprised to learn that the skeletal muscles contain approximately how much protein? 40% 30% 60% 50%

a. 40%

The nurse is teaching a client the MyPlate 2000-calorie plan. The nurse explains that nutrients can be found in more than one group. Approximately what percentage of protein comes from the protein group? a. 40% b. 60% c. 100% d. 80%

a. 40%

The nurse is seeing a client who weights 176-pounds and is trying to adopt a healthier diet. When assisting this client to develop a plan, the nurse determines that this client should consume how many grams of protein daily? 64 74 54 44

a. 64 grams

A student is asking the nurse for suggestions about the best way to build up muscle mass. The student says that he has been eating a lot of protein but it isn't working. What suggestion should the nurse make? "Resistance training is necessary to increase muscle mass." "You should increase your protein intake to 3.0 g/kg/day." "You should use amino acid supplements." "You should eat a low-calorie diet."

a. Resistance training is necessary to increase muscle mass

The nurse recognizes that which protein helps maintain the proper balance among the interstitial compartments of the body? albumin thrombin lipoproteins insulin

a. albumin

The nurse is discussing protein with the class. After the class, the students can identify which of the following amino acids is an essential one? a. phenylalanine b. arginine c. glycine d. proline

a. phenylalanine

The health care provider wants to ensure that a client is getting enough protein to meet her needs in recovering from major abdominal surgery. The nurse notes that the client consumed 60 grams of protein. A 24-hour urinary urea nitrogen collection result was 5.6 grams. The nurse recognizes that this client is in which of the following states? catabolic neutral homeostatic anabolic

b. Neutral

When providing teaching to a client who would like to learn more about protein, the nurse correctly tells the client which of the following is a nonessential amino acid? isoleucine asparagine lysine phenylalanine

b. asparagine

The client is a 21-year-old male who was in a motorcycle accident, sustaining a fractured femur and closed head injury. The health care provider has requested a nitrogen balance determination. The record indicates a 24-hour protein intake of 70 grams. A 24-hour urinary urea nitrogen collection result was 18.5 grams. The nurse recognizes that this client is in which of the following states?****** a. homeostatic protein b. catabolic protein c. neutral protein d. anabolic protein

b. catabolic protein

The nurse reviews the care needs for assigned clients. Which client is a priority for the nurse to assess for adequate protein intake? Client with type 2 diabetes mellitus having cataract surgery Client with chronic renal failure beginning hemodialysis treatments Client with multiple sclerosis requiring medication adjustment Client with heart failure and atrial fibrillation

b. client with chronic renal failure beginning hemodialysis treatments

Knowing that clients who adhere to vegetarian diets may be at risk for nutritional deficits, which of the following do clinicians need to encourage when providing nutritional guidance for these clients? Recommend amino acid supplements. Ensure intake of the recommended amount of daily calories. Re-introduce a meat based protein diet in small amounts. Incorporate intake of complementary proteins at every meal.

b. ensure intake of the recommended amount of daily calories

The nurse is explaining the role of the liver in processing protein to a nutrition class. As the proteins are broken down, what does the liver do with the nitrogenous wastes? a. burns for energy b. forms urea c. stores for future use d. forms enzymes

b. forms urea

The nurse is explaining how the body uses amino acids and proteins. The nurse explains that which structure in the body determines how amino acids are used? a. the brain b. the liver c. the small intestine d. the blood

b. the liver

When seeing a vegetarian client who requires education regarding the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range, the nurse should direct the client to the see that the recommended range of protein intake is how much? a. 20% to 45% b. 15% to 40% c. 10% to 35% d. 25% to 50%

c. 10-35%

If a client follows the MyPlate 2000-calorie food intake pattern, how much from the grain group is the client allowed to eat per day? 4 ounces 7 ounces 6 ounces 5 ounces

c. 6 ounces

During the assessment of a school aged child, the mother comments that the client has a poor appetite but he will drink milk. The mother is concerned the client is not getting enough protein. The nurse explains that each cup of milk contains how much protein? a. 7 grams b. 6 grams c. 8 grams d. 5 grams

c. 8 grams

Incomplete proteins differ in limiting missing amino acids. The nurse recognizes that grains are typically low in which of the following amino acids? valine. methionine. lysine. cysteine.

c. lysine

The client is concerned her husband is at risk for developing adverse effects due to his high protein intake. How should the nurse respond? "There is no risk if he exercises enough." "There is an increased risk of osteoporosis." "There are no proven risks." "There is an increased risk of renal stones."

c. there are no proven risks

The nurse is seeing a client who is not certain why a food is called a complete versus incomplete protein. How might the nurse explain this? a. "Complete protein products are fortified with missing proteins." b. "Complete proteins provide all 20 essential amino acids." c. "Complete proteins depend on the source." d. "Complete proteins provide all 9 essential amino acids."

d. "complete proteins provide all 9 essential amino acids"

When helping a client determine a balanced menu for his family, the nurse reminds the client that a 1-ounce serving of grain provides how much protein? 4 grams 2 grams 5 grams 3 grams

d. 3 grams

The nurse is assessing a client newly admitted to the unit with a fractured right femur. The client is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 198 pounds. Which of the following is the client's estimated daily protein requirement? a. 62 grams b. 52 grams c. 82 grams d. 72 grams

d. 72 grams

The nurse is assessing the food intake a client who has recently taken up a vegan diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client include when meal planning to ensure there are complete or complementary proteins in the diet? Cheese enchilada made with a corn tortilla Rice pilaf Peanut butter Black bean and barley soup

d. Black bean and barley soup

The nurse is aware that proteins carry out many different functions in the body. Some facilitate changes in the body without changing themselves. What are these special proteins called? a. catabolic chemicals b. albumin c. transporters d. enzymes

d. enzymes