RNRS 117- Nutrition (Sherpath) UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The nurse is learning about the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). What is the highest score on the
test? - CORRECT ANSWER - 14
Which test should be performed to confirm the correct placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube?
An x-ray study
Auscultation of the abdomen
Assessment of stomach content pH
Assessment of residual stomach contents - CORRECT ANSWER - An x-ray study
After cardiac surgery, a patient is prescribed a diet to reduce cholesterol. Which amount would be the
recommended cholesterol intake in this diet? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 mg/day
Which hang time would be the maximum allowed for enteral feedings in an open system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8 hours
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hemorrhoids and chronic constipation. Which
information would the nurse share with the patient about diet? Select all that apply.
Food rich in fiber relieves constipation.
Fiber contributes calories to the body.
Fluid and fiber intake should be decreased.
Fiber is well digested by humans.
Fruits and vegetables relieve constipation. - CORRECT ANSWER - Food rich in fiber relieves
constipation.
Fluid and fiber intake should be increased.
Fruits and vegetables relieve constipation.
, The nurse has a new prescription to monitor blood glucose on a patient, so the nurse provides information
about the procedure and its purpose to the patient before taking the first measurement. Which phase of the
nursing process is represented?
Planning
Evaluation
Assessment
Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER - Planning
A patient is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 70 kg. Which result would be the body mass index (BMI) of
the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - 22.09
Which food item contains gluten and should be avoided in patients with celiac disease? Select all that
apply.
Wheat
Rye
Barley
Oats
Rice - CORRECT ANSWER - Wheat
Rye
Barley
Oats
A patient needs enteral feedings via a nasoenteric tube. Which action would not occur during the
assessment phase for this patient?
Explaining the procedure to the patient
Examining the abdomen of the patient
Asking the patient about food allergies
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The nurse is learning about the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). What is the highest score on the
test? - CORRECT ANSWER - 14
Which test should be performed to confirm the correct placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube?
An x-ray study
Auscultation of the abdomen
Assessment of stomach content pH
Assessment of residual stomach contents - CORRECT ANSWER - An x-ray study
After cardiac surgery, a patient is prescribed a diet to reduce cholesterol. Which amount would be the
recommended cholesterol intake in this diet? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 mg/day
Which hang time would be the maximum allowed for enteral feedings in an open system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 8 hours
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hemorrhoids and chronic constipation. Which
information would the nurse share with the patient about diet? Select all that apply.
Food rich in fiber relieves constipation.
Fiber contributes calories to the body.
Fluid and fiber intake should be decreased.
Fiber is well digested by humans.
Fruits and vegetables relieve constipation. - CORRECT ANSWER - Food rich in fiber relieves
constipation.
Fluid and fiber intake should be increased.
Fruits and vegetables relieve constipation.
, The nurse has a new prescription to monitor blood glucose on a patient, so the nurse provides information
about the procedure and its purpose to the patient before taking the first measurement. Which phase of the
nursing process is represented?
Planning
Evaluation
Assessment
Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER - Planning
A patient is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 70 kg. Which result would be the body mass index (BMI) of
the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - 22.09
Which food item contains gluten and should be avoided in patients with celiac disease? Select all that
apply.
Wheat
Rye
Barley
Oats
Rice - CORRECT ANSWER - Wheat
Rye
Barley
Oats
A patient needs enteral feedings via a nasoenteric tube. Which action would not occur during the
assessment phase for this patient?
Explaining the procedure to the patient
Examining the abdomen of the patient
Asking the patient about food allergies
