NSG 501 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT UPDATE
2026 A+
What are more complex forms of energy (carbs) - CORRECT ANSWES -- Starches,
naturally occurring sugars, fiber: grains legumes, vegetables
Soluble carbs help the GI tract in what way - CORRECT ANSWES -- may prevent
diarrhea
insoluble carbs do what to the GI tract? - CORRECT ANSWES -- relieve constipation
Proteins are made of - CORRECT ANSWES -- amino acids
What are the functions of proteins? - CORRECT ANSWES -- -help to regulate/maintain
fluid and electrolyte balance
-vital for tissue growth; provide for energy (when no carbs available)
What happens when you are protein deficient? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Fluid
imbalance---edema
Muscle wasting-- muscle soreness, weakness, cramping
Alterations in skin/nails--to infection
Hypoalbuminemia (low albumin levels)
Fats are a major source of ________ for the body - CORRECT ANSWES -- energy
Nutritional assessments are done within __________ of admission - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 24 hours
What is included in a health assessment screening? - CORRECT ANSWES -- age, BMI,
weight change, medical conditions
medical conditions that may put patients at risk-- diabetes, eating disorders, dementia,
depression, alcoholism, anorexia/bulimia, chronic illness, acute injury, decreased
mobility, religious dietary conditions.
Fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWES -- ADEK
Water soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWES -- B,C
, Trans/saturated fat is ________, you should have less than _____g of saturated fat/day.
- CORRECT ANSWES -- unhealthy, 20g.
High levels of trans/saturated fat lead to: - CORRECT ANSWES -- Obesity and high
cholesterol
Monounsaturated/polyunsaturated fats are - CORRECT ANSWES -- Omega 3 fatty
acids-- linked to decreased coronary artery disease
Fish, nuts, avocados, most vegetable fats
Vitamins and minerals are considered - CORRECT ANSWES -- Micronutrients
___________ is essential, but not considered a nutrient - CORRECT ANSWES -- Water
Which vitamins are acquired primarily from dietary intake? - CORRECT ANSWES --
A,D,E,k
Which vitamin is the only one produced adequately by the body? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- K
Fats are ________ for essential fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT
ANSWES -- Carriers
If your body cannot absorb _______, it cannot absorb vitamins A,D,E,K - CORRECT
ANSWES -- Fat
______ _______ vitamins are stored in limited amounts and require daily intake -
CORRECT ANSWES -- Water soluble
What are the daily requirements for macro and micronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- Macro >100g
Micro <100g
Thiamine, Ribflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, and folic acid are ____ vitamins -
CORRECT ANSWES -- B
Nutritional assessment screening values are: - CORRECT ANSWES -- 12-14 points =
normal
8=11 = risk of malnutrition
0-7= malnourished
Anthropometry is - CORRECT ANSWES -- the scientific study of the measurements
and proportions of the human body.
Dysphagia: - CORRECT ANSWES -- difficulty swallowing
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT UPDATE
2026 A+
What are more complex forms of energy (carbs) - CORRECT ANSWES -- Starches,
naturally occurring sugars, fiber: grains legumes, vegetables
Soluble carbs help the GI tract in what way - CORRECT ANSWES -- may prevent
diarrhea
insoluble carbs do what to the GI tract? - CORRECT ANSWES -- relieve constipation
Proteins are made of - CORRECT ANSWES -- amino acids
What are the functions of proteins? - CORRECT ANSWES -- -help to regulate/maintain
fluid and electrolyte balance
-vital for tissue growth; provide for energy (when no carbs available)
What happens when you are protein deficient? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Fluid
imbalance---edema
Muscle wasting-- muscle soreness, weakness, cramping
Alterations in skin/nails--to infection
Hypoalbuminemia (low albumin levels)
Fats are a major source of ________ for the body - CORRECT ANSWES -- energy
Nutritional assessments are done within __________ of admission - CORRECT
ANSWES -- 24 hours
What is included in a health assessment screening? - CORRECT ANSWES -- age, BMI,
weight change, medical conditions
medical conditions that may put patients at risk-- diabetes, eating disorders, dementia,
depression, alcoholism, anorexia/bulimia, chronic illness, acute injury, decreased
mobility, religious dietary conditions.
Fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWES -- ADEK
Water soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWES -- B,C
, Trans/saturated fat is ________, you should have less than _____g of saturated fat/day.
- CORRECT ANSWES -- unhealthy, 20g.
High levels of trans/saturated fat lead to: - CORRECT ANSWES -- Obesity and high
cholesterol
Monounsaturated/polyunsaturated fats are - CORRECT ANSWES -- Omega 3 fatty
acids-- linked to decreased coronary artery disease
Fish, nuts, avocados, most vegetable fats
Vitamins and minerals are considered - CORRECT ANSWES -- Micronutrients
___________ is essential, but not considered a nutrient - CORRECT ANSWES -- Water
Which vitamins are acquired primarily from dietary intake? - CORRECT ANSWES --
A,D,E,k
Which vitamin is the only one produced adequately by the body? - CORRECT
ANSWES -- K
Fats are ________ for essential fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins - CORRECT
ANSWES -- Carriers
If your body cannot absorb _______, it cannot absorb vitamins A,D,E,K - CORRECT
ANSWES -- Fat
______ _______ vitamins are stored in limited amounts and require daily intake -
CORRECT ANSWES -- Water soluble
What are the daily requirements for macro and micronutrients? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- Macro >100g
Micro <100g
Thiamine, Ribflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, and folic acid are ____ vitamins -
CORRECT ANSWES -- B
Nutritional assessment screening values are: - CORRECT ANSWES -- 12-14 points =
normal
8=11 = risk of malnutrition
0-7= malnourished
Anthropometry is - CORRECT ANSWES -- the scientific study of the measurements
and proportions of the human body.
Dysphagia: - CORRECT ANSWES -- difficulty swallowing
