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NSG 3100 Fundamentals Exam 4TEST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
A nurse is teaching a patient about macronutrients. Which statement
indicates correct understanding?
A. "They include vitamins and minerals."
B. "They provide the majority of my daily calories."
C. "They are needed only in small amounts."
D. "They cannot be digested by the body." - ANSWER--B. "They provide
the majority of my daily calories."
Which finding indicates the patient may be experiencing malnutrition?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Decreased body fat
C. Strong peripheral pulses
D. Weight gain - ANSWER--B. Decreased body fat
A patient with dysphagia is at greatest risk for which complication?
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A. Diarrhea
B. Aspiration
C. Hypertension
D. Hypernatremia - ANSWER--B. Aspiration
Which meal selection shows understanding of a high-fiber diet?
A. White bread and eggs
B. Mashed potatoes
C. Oatmeal with berries
D. Cheese and crackers - ANSWER--C. Oatmeal with berries
Which statement is NOT true about fat-soluble vitamins?
A. They include vitamins A, D, E, and K.
B. They require dietary fat for absorption.
C. The body stores excess amounts.
D. They are easily excreted in urine. - ANSWER--D. They are easily
excreted in urine.
The nurse recognizes which patient is at highest risk for poor nutrition?
A. A healthy 25-year-old
B. A 5-year-old with picky eating
C. A 78-year-old living alone with limited income
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D. A college athlete - ANSWER--C. A 78-year-old living alone with
limited income
Which action is a priority before administering an NG tube feeding?
A. Listen for bowel sounds
B. Check tube placement by X-ray
C. Warm the formula
D. Flush with 5 mL of water - ANSWER--B. Check tube placement by X-
ray
A nurse evaluates a patient's I&O. Which finding requires follow-up?
A. Intake 1500 mL, Output 1400 mL
B. Intake 1800 mL, Output 1800 mL
C. Intake 2200 mL, Output 1000 mL
D. Intake and output equal - ANSWER--C. Intake 2200 mL, Output 1000
mL
Patient teaching: A patient prescribed a low-sodium diet should avoid
which food?
A. Fresh fruits
B. Canned soup
C. Steamed vegetables
D. Oatmeal - ANSWER--B. Canned soup
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Which patient statement shows a correct understanding of
carbohydrates?
A. "They help repair muscle tissue."
B. "They provide quick energy."
C. "They are only found in meat."
D. "They are unnecessary in my diet." - ANSWER--B. "They provide
quick energy."
A patient says, "I take vitamin supplements because my body makes all
vitamins." What is the correct response?
A. "That's true for all vitamins."
B. "The body makes none of them."
C. "Water-soluble vitamins must come from your diet."
D. "All vitamins can be stored for later use." - ANSWER--C. "Water-
soluble vitamins must come from your diet."
Which finding is MOST concerning in an older adult related to
nutrition?
A. Increased thirst sensation
B. Decreased taste sensation
C. Increased appetite
D. Eating three meals a day - ANSWER--B. Decreased taste sensation
NSG 3100 Fundamentals Exam 4TEST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
A nurse is teaching a patient about macronutrients. Which statement
indicates correct understanding?
A. "They include vitamins and minerals."
B. "They provide the majority of my daily calories."
C. "They are needed only in small amounts."
D. "They cannot be digested by the body." - ANSWER--B. "They provide
the majority of my daily calories."
Which finding indicates the patient may be experiencing malnutrition?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Decreased body fat
C. Strong peripheral pulses
D. Weight gain - ANSWER--B. Decreased body fat
A patient with dysphagia is at greatest risk for which complication?
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A. Diarrhea
B. Aspiration
C. Hypertension
D. Hypernatremia - ANSWER--B. Aspiration
Which meal selection shows understanding of a high-fiber diet?
A. White bread and eggs
B. Mashed potatoes
C. Oatmeal with berries
D. Cheese and crackers - ANSWER--C. Oatmeal with berries
Which statement is NOT true about fat-soluble vitamins?
A. They include vitamins A, D, E, and K.
B. They require dietary fat for absorption.
C. The body stores excess amounts.
D. They are easily excreted in urine. - ANSWER--D. They are easily
excreted in urine.
The nurse recognizes which patient is at highest risk for poor nutrition?
A. A healthy 25-year-old
B. A 5-year-old with picky eating
C. A 78-year-old living alone with limited income
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D. A college athlete - ANSWER--C. A 78-year-old living alone with
limited income
Which action is a priority before administering an NG tube feeding?
A. Listen for bowel sounds
B. Check tube placement by X-ray
C. Warm the formula
D. Flush with 5 mL of water - ANSWER--B. Check tube placement by X-
ray
A nurse evaluates a patient's I&O. Which finding requires follow-up?
A. Intake 1500 mL, Output 1400 mL
B. Intake 1800 mL, Output 1800 mL
C. Intake 2200 mL, Output 1000 mL
D. Intake and output equal - ANSWER--C. Intake 2200 mL, Output 1000
mL
Patient teaching: A patient prescribed a low-sodium diet should avoid
which food?
A. Fresh fruits
B. Canned soup
C. Steamed vegetables
D. Oatmeal - ANSWER--B. Canned soup
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Which patient statement shows a correct understanding of
carbohydrates?
A. "They help repair muscle tissue."
B. "They provide quick energy."
C. "They are only found in meat."
D. "They are unnecessary in my diet." - ANSWER--B. "They provide
quick energy."
A patient says, "I take vitamin supplements because my body makes all
vitamins." What is the correct response?
A. "That's true for all vitamins."
B. "The body makes none of them."
C. "Water-soluble vitamins must come from your diet."
D. "All vitamins can be stored for later use." - ANSWER--C. "Water-
soluble vitamins must come from your diet."
Which finding is MOST concerning in an older adult related to
nutrition?
A. Increased thirst sensation
B. Decreased taste sensation
C. Increased appetite
D. Eating three meals a day - ANSWER--B. Decreased taste sensation
