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Chamberlain University-Illinois
NR 222
NUTRITION EXAM UPDATED TO
STUDY Questions and Answers 2026 Latest
Update
A nurse is discussing the Prevention of osteoporosis with an older adult
client. The nurse should instruct the client to increase the intake of which of
the following nutrient? Ans: Calcium
How many calories are contained in a food item that has 15 g of
carbohydrate, 4 g of protein, 10 g of fat? Ans: 166 calories
A nurse planning nutritional instructions for a client experiencing fatigue
due to iron deficiency anemia which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend to the client? Ans: 1 cup of canned black beans
A nurse is instructing a group of adults about nutrition, the nurse should
include which of the following amounts as an appropriate daily intake of
fiber for an adult woman? Ans: 20-35 g
A nurse is instructing a client about which foods should be included in a low
fat-fiber diet. Which of the following indicates the client understands the
instruction? Ans: I should eat white rice as a side dish
I can prepare refried beans for super
A fresh pear would be a good snack option
Bran cereal would be a good breakfast choice
A nurse is instructing a client about cooking oils to promote healthier
eating. The nurse should be cooking in which of the following cooking oils
has had the least amount of saturated fat? Ans: Canola oil
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A nurse is instructing a client about lean proteins which of the following
foods should the nurse include as a source of very lean protein? Ans:
Skinless white turkey meat
A community health nurse is instructing a group of clients about the
vitamin supplements and how the body can retrieve fat-soluble vitamins
from storage as needed, which of the following vitamins should the nurse
identify as a fat-soluble vitamin? Ans: Vitamin D
(Vitamins ADEK= fat soluble)
A nurse is planning to instruct a client about a low potassium diet, which of
the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Ans:
Butter
poultry
orange juice
frozen vegetables
yogurt
A nurse is assessing the amount of energy contained in the foods on the
client's lunch tray, to do this the nurse needs to know the number of grams
of carbohydrates and proteins of which of the following food components?
Ans: Fats
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? Ans: A
client with a weight off 150 lb and height of 68 inches
A nurse is providing dietary instruction to a client with diverticulitis about
increasing fiber intake, which of the following food choices by the client
indicates that instruction has been understood? Ans: Sweet potatoes
A nurse is instructing a health class about the nutritional requirements
throughout the lifespan, which information should the nurse include in the
education session? Ans: Older adults have altered food flavor from a
decrease in taste cells
© 2026 All rights reserved
Chamberlain University-Illinois
NR 222
NUTRITION EXAM UPDATED TO
STUDY Questions and Answers 2026 Latest
Update
A nurse is discussing the Prevention of osteoporosis with an older adult
client. The nurse should instruct the client to increase the intake of which of
the following nutrient? Ans: Calcium
How many calories are contained in a food item that has 15 g of
carbohydrate, 4 g of protein, 10 g of fat? Ans: 166 calories
A nurse planning nutritional instructions for a client experiencing fatigue
due to iron deficiency anemia which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend to the client? Ans: 1 cup of canned black beans
A nurse is instructing a group of adults about nutrition, the nurse should
include which of the following amounts as an appropriate daily intake of
fiber for an adult woman? Ans: 20-35 g
A nurse is instructing a client about which foods should be included in a low
fat-fiber diet. Which of the following indicates the client understands the
instruction? Ans: I should eat white rice as a side dish
I can prepare refried beans for super
A fresh pear would be a good snack option
Bran cereal would be a good breakfast choice
A nurse is instructing a client about cooking oils to promote healthier
eating. The nurse should be cooking in which of the following cooking oils
has had the least amount of saturated fat? Ans: Canola oil
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A nurse is instructing a client about lean proteins which of the following
foods should the nurse include as a source of very lean protein? Ans:
Skinless white turkey meat
A community health nurse is instructing a group of clients about the
vitamin supplements and how the body can retrieve fat-soluble vitamins
from storage as needed, which of the following vitamins should the nurse
identify as a fat-soluble vitamin? Ans: Vitamin D
(Vitamins ADEK= fat soluble)
A nurse is planning to instruct a client about a low potassium diet, which of
the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Ans:
Butter
poultry
orange juice
frozen vegetables
yogurt
A nurse is assessing the amount of energy contained in the foods on the
client's lunch tray, to do this the nurse needs to know the number of grams
of carbohydrates and proteins of which of the following food components?
Ans: Fats
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? Ans: A
client with a weight off 150 lb and height of 68 inches
A nurse is providing dietary instruction to a client with diverticulitis about
increasing fiber intake, which of the following food choices by the client
indicates that instruction has been understood? Ans: Sweet potatoes
A nurse is instructing a health class about the nutritional requirements
throughout the lifespan, which information should the nurse include in the
education session? Ans: Older adults have altered food flavor from a
decrease in taste cells
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