,Q1 — Macronutrients
Which food choice provides the best source of complete protein?
A. Brown rice
B. Black beans
C. Eggs
D. Peanut butter
Q2 — Vitamins (Fat-Soluble)
A patient presents with night blindness and dry, scaly skin. Which vitamin deficiency is most
likely?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin E
D. Vitamin K
Q3 — Minerals/Electrolytes
A patient on furosemide (Lasix) has a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L. Which symptom should
the nurse expect?
A. Tetany
B. Constipation
C. Cardiac arrhythmias
D. Confusion and seizures
Q4 — Digestion & Metabolism
Which organ is primarily responsible for bile production to aid fat digestion?
A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Gallbladder
D. Small intestine
Q5 — Therapeutic Diet (Renal)
,A patient with chronic kidney disease should avoid which food?
A. Apple slices
B. Grilled chicken breast
C. Baked potato
D. White rice
Q6 — Lifespan (Infant)
Which nutrient must be supplemented in all exclusively breastfed infants?
A. Iron
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
Q7 — Labs
A patient’s labs: Albumin 2.5 g/dL, Prealbumin 10 mg/dL. Which condition is most consistent?
A. Malnutrition
B. Iron-deficiency anemia
C. Dehydration
D. Vitamin D deficiency
Q8 — Pregnancy Nutrition
During the second trimester, how many additional calories should a pregnant woman consume
per day?
A. None
B. +340
C. +450
D. +500
Q9 — Surgery & Clinical Nutrition
A post-op patient is NPO with an NG tube for 5 days. Which type of nutrition support may be
necessary?
A. Oral diet
B. Enteral feeding
, C. Parenteral nutrition
D. Clear liquid diet
Q10 — Macronutrients (Carbohydrates)
Which statement about carbohydrates is correct?
A. Provide 9 kcal/g
B. Should make up 20–35% of daily calories
C. Provide 4 kcal/g
D. Are stored mainly in the liver as triglycerides
Q11 — Vitamins (Water-Soluble)
Which vitamin deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia and neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin B12
B. Folate (B9)
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B6
Q12 — Minerals/Electrolytes & Meds
A patient on spironolactone (Aldactone) has a potassium of 6.0 mEq/L. Which diet instruction
is appropriate?
A. Increase bananas and oranges
B. Avoid potassium-rich salt substitutes
C. Add baked potatoes to diet
D. Increase spinach and avocados
Q13 — Digestion
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Esophagus
Which food choice provides the best source of complete protein?
A. Brown rice
B. Black beans
C. Eggs
D. Peanut butter
Q2 — Vitamins (Fat-Soluble)
A patient presents with night blindness and dry, scaly skin. Which vitamin deficiency is most
likely?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin E
D. Vitamin K
Q3 — Minerals/Electrolytes
A patient on furosemide (Lasix) has a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L. Which symptom should
the nurse expect?
A. Tetany
B. Constipation
C. Cardiac arrhythmias
D. Confusion and seizures
Q4 — Digestion & Metabolism
Which organ is primarily responsible for bile production to aid fat digestion?
A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Gallbladder
D. Small intestine
Q5 — Therapeutic Diet (Renal)
,A patient with chronic kidney disease should avoid which food?
A. Apple slices
B. Grilled chicken breast
C. Baked potato
D. White rice
Q6 — Lifespan (Infant)
Which nutrient must be supplemented in all exclusively breastfed infants?
A. Iron
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
Q7 — Labs
A patient’s labs: Albumin 2.5 g/dL, Prealbumin 10 mg/dL. Which condition is most consistent?
A. Malnutrition
B. Iron-deficiency anemia
C. Dehydration
D. Vitamin D deficiency
Q8 — Pregnancy Nutrition
During the second trimester, how many additional calories should a pregnant woman consume
per day?
A. None
B. +340
C. +450
D. +500
Q9 — Surgery & Clinical Nutrition
A post-op patient is NPO with an NG tube for 5 days. Which type of nutrition support may be
necessary?
A. Oral diet
B. Enteral feeding
, C. Parenteral nutrition
D. Clear liquid diet
Q10 — Macronutrients (Carbohydrates)
Which statement about carbohydrates is correct?
A. Provide 9 kcal/g
B. Should make up 20–35% of daily calories
C. Provide 4 kcal/g
D. Are stored mainly in the liver as triglycerides
Q11 — Vitamins (Water-Soluble)
Which vitamin deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia and neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin B12
B. Folate (B9)
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B6
Q12 — Minerals/Electrolytes & Meds
A patient on spironolactone (Aldactone) has a potassium of 6.0 mEq/L. Which diet instruction
is appropriate?
A. Increase bananas and oranges
B. Avoid potassium-rich salt substitutes
C. Add baked potatoes to diet
D. Increase spinach and avocados
Q13 — Digestion
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Esophagus
