Nutrition
Loss of water and salt in sweat
Heat exhaustion is caused by
Avoid spicy or acidic foods
If a pregnant women complains of heartburn she should be instructed to
Limit the amounts to 100% of RDA levels
In general, individuals who elect to take a vitamin supplement
Hypertension
In which of the following cases is it crucial to maintain adequate sodium intake
Vitamins C and A
Preschool children receiving child care are recommended vitamins daily, and weekly, respectively
Broccoli
Sources of Vitamin K include
More antibodies and digestive enzymes
Which of the following are advantages of breast milk that formula does not provide
Allergies, colic, diarrhea
Which of the following are common nutritional problems in infancy
Allowable lead levels
Which of the following areas of regulation is stricter for bottled water than for tap water
Atrophied skin, dislike for milk, and indoor life
Which of the following conditions is likely to contribute to vitamin D deficiency in older adults
Beef
Which of the following foods is the best source of iron
Infant rice cereal, mashed banana, and strained squash
Which of the following foods would be appropriate for a 6 month olds infant
Apricots, cantaloupe, and squash
Which of the following groups of foods would be the best sources of carotene
16 year old girl who is pregnant and attempting weight loss
Which of the following individuals is at greatest nutritional risk
Someone who consumes no dairy products
Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for a mineral deficiency
An 8 pound girl, 4 days old
Which of the following people has the greatest percentage of body weight as water
Hydrating the infant with sterile water until the mother's milk supply is established
Which of the following principles in not recommended by the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Alcohol and swordfish
Which of the following substances are contraindicated during pregnancy
Folic acid
Which of the following substances has been shown to decrease neural tube defects
B & C
Which of the following vitamins are water soluable
Folic acid, vitamin B, and essential fatty acids
Which substances have proven beneficial to nervous system health
Formation of DNA
Folate/Folic acid is necessary for which vital function
Baby boys C, 6 months old, birth weight 8 pounds 8 ounces, current weight 14 pounds 8 ounces
A nurse in the clinic would identify which of the follwing infants as needing additional assessment of growth
Tongue condition, pulse rate, and muscle strength
A nurse making a home visit routinely screens for dehydration in elderly clients. Which of the following would the nurse assess
coenzymes and regulators of body processess
Functions in the body include
Blood clotting
Functions of Vitamin K include
Osteoporosis
Calcium deficiency is most commonly linked to which of the following
Enabling muscle contraction
Calcium is necessary for strong bones and teeth. It is also necessary for
Iodine
Cretinism and goiter are caused by by deficiency of
2 years
Families should be encouraged to provide fortified whole milk for children until the age of
Rickets
Deficiency of Vitamin D causes
Supports immune system development
Iron consumed by the pregnant mother does all of the following except
Oxygen carrying capacity of blood
Iron is crucial to which of the following bodily functions
Potential in alterations in thirst mechanism
It is especially important to monitor the elderly for fluid balance because of
become part of the structure of the body
Like vitamins, minerals are given no energy to the body. Unlike vitamins, minerals
Volunteering to teach special recipe at a local school
Ms. O is a 58 year old retired cook who tells the clinic nurse she regrets not having had children and grandchildren. Which of the following activities might assist Ms. P to attain generactivity
5
Older adults need ________ percent fewer calories
confusion
One of the early signs of dehydration in older adults is
All women capable of becoming pregnant
The RDA for folic acid specifies 400mcg pf synthetic folic acid from fortified foods or supplements for
Calcium
The RDA/AI for which of the following nutrients is increased for older adults compared with younger ones
Vitamin B12 and iron
The decrease in gastric acid that accompanies aging causes concern for the absorption of which of the following nutrients
Diuretics
The nurse understands patients taking which medications are most at risk for potassium deficiency
Daily weight
The single most important indicator of fluid status in the body is
Renal and respiratory
The two body systems most closely affecting pH are
Vitamin K
The vitamin that is essential to the synthesis of several blood clotting factors is
Half of grains consumed should be whole
Throughout pregnancy and lactation, how many whole grains should she consume
The amount of miligram intake per day
Traces vs ultratrace minerals differ in their distinction in the body based on what factor(s)
Intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus
Vitamin D functions include
decrease maternal allergies
When counseling a new mother regarding the benefits of choosing breast milk, include all of the following except
1100 to 1400ml
Which of the following amounts is correct for average gains from oral fluids in adults for 24 hours
Hyperemesis gravidarum and pre-eclampsia
common problems during pregnancy include all of the following except