Nutrition Multiple Choice Questions With Complete
Solutions
A client has been told to monitor his sodium intake. What is the
Upper Limit (UL) set for adults for sodium Adequate Intake
(AI)? Correct Answers 2300 mg
A client has been working with the nurse to improve her diet and
lose weight. When assisting the client create a meal plan, the
client requires a dairy source that is relatively low in
carbohydrates in order to include more whole grains. Which of
the following foods should be included? Correct Answers
Whole Milk, 8 oz
A client is being admitted to the hospital unit with abdominal
pain and nausea. During the assessment, the nurse discovers that
the client has been taking supplements in manner in which the
vitamins could result in acting more as drugs. When do vitamins
act as drugs in the body? Correct Answers When they are taken
in megadoses
A client is discussing the process of irradiation of food with the
clinic nurse. The client is concerned that these food products are
not safe to eat. The nurse can explain that irradiation has been
determined to be safe and is sometimes referred to as which of
the following? Correct Answers Electronic pasteurization
A mother is concerned her 15-year-old daughter is not very
active. The mother wants to know how many calories a day
should she feed her to keep her from gaining weight. Correct
Answers 1800 calories
, A nurse educator is teaching a class about the role of minerals in
the diet. The nurse is assesses that teaching was effective when
students are able to verbalize which of the following? Correct
Answers Minerals originate from the earth's crust.
A nurse is lecturing a class of nursing students about nutrition in
children. The students are given an assignment to plan a heart-
healthy diet for an 8-year-old. Which of the following would be
the best breakfast? Correct Answers 1 cup of oatmeal, 8 oz of
2% milk, and 1 piece of wheat toast with 1 tsp of butter
A nurse is seeing a client who has just found out she is 10 weeks
pregnant. When discussing what to avoid, which of the
following should the nurse emphasize most? Correct Answers
alcohol
A nurse is trying to help her clients with their meal trays. The
main complaint appears to be that the foods are not seasoned
correctly. Understanding that seasonings can be cultural, which
of the following should the nurse understand about this food
item? Correct Answers It is a distinguishing feature.
A student in the nutrition class is reporting on the availability of
nutrition information. According to the student's report, where
do most North Americans get their information on nutrition?
Correct Answers Health-care professionals
Acculturation of Mexican Americans may result in changes in
their diet. Acculturation tends to cause a decrease in which of
the following nutrients? Correct Answers Protein intake
Solutions
A client has been told to monitor his sodium intake. What is the
Upper Limit (UL) set for adults for sodium Adequate Intake
(AI)? Correct Answers 2300 mg
A client has been working with the nurse to improve her diet and
lose weight. When assisting the client create a meal plan, the
client requires a dairy source that is relatively low in
carbohydrates in order to include more whole grains. Which of
the following foods should be included? Correct Answers
Whole Milk, 8 oz
A client is being admitted to the hospital unit with abdominal
pain and nausea. During the assessment, the nurse discovers that
the client has been taking supplements in manner in which the
vitamins could result in acting more as drugs. When do vitamins
act as drugs in the body? Correct Answers When they are taken
in megadoses
A client is discussing the process of irradiation of food with the
clinic nurse. The client is concerned that these food products are
not safe to eat. The nurse can explain that irradiation has been
determined to be safe and is sometimes referred to as which of
the following? Correct Answers Electronic pasteurization
A mother is concerned her 15-year-old daughter is not very
active. The mother wants to know how many calories a day
should she feed her to keep her from gaining weight. Correct
Answers 1800 calories
, A nurse educator is teaching a class about the role of minerals in
the diet. The nurse is assesses that teaching was effective when
students are able to verbalize which of the following? Correct
Answers Minerals originate from the earth's crust.
A nurse is lecturing a class of nursing students about nutrition in
children. The students are given an assignment to plan a heart-
healthy diet for an 8-year-old. Which of the following would be
the best breakfast? Correct Answers 1 cup of oatmeal, 8 oz of
2% milk, and 1 piece of wheat toast with 1 tsp of butter
A nurse is seeing a client who has just found out she is 10 weeks
pregnant. When discussing what to avoid, which of the
following should the nurse emphasize most? Correct Answers
alcohol
A nurse is trying to help her clients with their meal trays. The
main complaint appears to be that the foods are not seasoned
correctly. Understanding that seasonings can be cultural, which
of the following should the nurse understand about this food
item? Correct Answers It is a distinguishing feature.
A student in the nutrition class is reporting on the availability of
nutrition information. According to the student's report, where
do most North Americans get their information on nutrition?
Correct Answers Health-care professionals
Acculturation of Mexican Americans may result in changes in
their diet. Acculturation tends to cause a decrease in which of
the following nutrients? Correct Answers Protein intake
