NUTRITION testing

13. How many calories are contained in a food item that has 15 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of protein, and 10 g of fat? ______calories

166

19. A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the following as the recommended amount of vegetables servings per day? A. 1/2 cup B. 1 cup C. 2 cups D. 2 1/2 cups

2.5 cups

18. A nurse is teaching a group of adults about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the following amounts as an appropriate daily intake of fiber for adult women? A. 5 to 10 g B. 10 to 15 g C. 20 to 35 g D. 40 to 50 g

20-35 grams

11. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's teaching plan should state that in order to limit saturated fat intake, the client should limit total fat intake to what percentage of total calories per day? A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D. 33%

30%

6. A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein uptake and synthesis? A. Albumin B. Calcium C. Sodium D. Potassium

albumin

28. A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following lab values indicates the treatment is effective? A. Hct 43% B. WBC 8,000/uL C. Albumin 4.2 g/dL D. Calcium 9.4 mg/dL

albumin 4.2

4. A nurse is teaching a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease about managing his illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Limit fluid intake not related to meals. B. Chew on mint leaves to relieve indigestion. C. Avoid eating within 3 hr of bedtime. D. Season foods with black pepper.

avoid eating 3 hours before bed

22. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has frequent kidney stones. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Limit your intake of dairy products." B. "Increase the amount of protein in your diet." C. "Avoid eating tree nuts, such as almonds." D. "Take a vitamin C supplement twice daily."

avoid tree nuts like almonds

17. A nurse is teaching a client about preparing low-fat meals. The nurse should include that which of the following oils contains saturated fat? A. Corn B. Olive C. Canola D. Coconut

coconut

23. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has nephropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus and plans to make dietary adjustments. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Consume less than 45% of total calories from carbohydrates per day. B. Eat no more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day. C. Consume less than 0.8 g/kg of body weight of protein per day. D. Eat at least 45 g of fiber per day.

consume less than 0.8 g/kg of body weight of protein

A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? A. ½ cup of ice cream B. 1 ounce Swiss cheese C. 1 cup milk D. 1 cup cottage cheese

cup of milk

8. A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? A. Fish B. Corn oil C. Dietary supplements D. Leafy green vegetables

fish

26. A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome following a hemi-colectomy. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? A. Rice B. Poached eggs C. Fresh apples D. White bread

fresh apples

30. A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low-sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates the need for further teaching? A. A slice of cheese B. A jam sandwich C. A cup of plain popcorn D. A small container of applesauce

i can have slice of cheese

27. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a history of atherosclerosis and notes elevated cholesterol levels. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? A. 'I flavor my meat with lemon juice.´ B. 'I eat two eggs for breakfast each morning.´ C. 'I cook my food with canola oil.´ D. 'I take an omega-3 supplement daily.´

i eat two eggs for breakfast

29. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to client who has calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. 'I can have almonds as a snack.´ B. 'I can use soy milk with my cereal.´ C. 'I may eat a sweet potato for dinner.´ D. 'I may eat a banana with my breakfast.´

i may eat banana

2. A nurse is providing teaching about the Mediterranean diet to a client who has a new diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I will limit my intake of red meat to twice weekly." B. "I can have dairy in moderate portions daily." C. "I can have fish two times a week." D. "I can drink wine in moderation."

limit red meat

5. A nurse is caring for a client who is on a 2,000-calorie American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet and substitutes the whole milk on his breakfast tray with skim milk. Because of this substitution, the nurse should know that the client can add which of the following items to the oatmeal on his breakfast tray? A. One 1/8 teaspoon salt B. One ounce of raisins C. One tablespoon low-fat margarine D. One teaspoon of brown sugar

low fat margarine

1. A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent client who is a vegetarian. He eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the following items should the nurse suggest the client order for lunch to provide the nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet? A. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich B. Baked potato topped with sour cream C. Bagel with cream cheese D. Fruit salad

peanut butter jelly sandwhich

7. A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Protein B. Calcium C. Vitamin B1 D. Vitamin D

protein

10. A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the following groups of foods contains the highest level of carbohydrates? A. Milk, eggs, and cheese B. Butter, oils, and avocados C. Rice, potatoes, and oranges D. Chicken, green beans, and apples

rice potatoes and oranges

24. A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has just learned that she has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should explain that which of the following sweeteners will add calories to the client's carbohydrate count? A. Sorbitol B. Sucralose C. Aspartame D. Acesulfame potassium

sorbitol

25. A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client? A. Soy milk B. Cheddar cheese C. Low-fat yogurt D. Cottage cheese

soy milk

15. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein? A. Soybeans B. Grains C. Legumes D. Green vegetables

soybeans

20. A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan? A. Yogurt and mozzarella B. Spinach and beef C. Milk and turkey slices D. Fish and cottage cheese

spinach and beef

16. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D in the body? A. Calcium B. Vitamin A depletion C. Exposure to sunlight D. Weight-bearing exercise

sunlight

12. A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition and eating foods high in iron. The nurse should include that which of the following aids in the absorption of iron? A. Fiber B. Vitamin A Vitamin C Oxalates

vitamin C

21. A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on weight management using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients has a healthy BMI? A. A client with a weight of 128 lb and height of 70 inches B. A client with a weight of 150 lb and height of 68 inches C. A client with a weight of 200 lb and height of 72 inches D. A client with a weight of 133 lb and a height of 60 inches

weight 150 lb and height of 68 inches

14. A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to a group of clients. The nurse should include that which of the following foods contains the highest level of thiamine per serving? A. 1 hard-boiled egg B. 1 cup dried pears C. 1 cup whole grain wheat flour D. 1 cup Brussel sprouts

whole grain wheat flower

A nurse is caring for an antepartum client who has iron-deficiency anemia. When teaching the client about nutrition, the nurse should emphasize the need for an increased intake of which of the following foods? A. Milk and cheese B. Red meat and organ meat C. Fresh fruits D. Whole grain breads

whole grains