RELIAS LEARNING NURSING TEST 2026
PRACTICE TEST PAPER PATIENT CARE MODULE
REVIEW SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ Sources of energy for the body Answer: -carbohydrates
-protein
-fats
-water
-vitamins & minerals
◉ Carbohydrates Answer: -main source of energy
-provides muscle and brain energy
◉ Protein Answer: -builds muscle
-stored in muscles
-if broken down, products are amino acids and nitrogen
-want to be in positive nitrogen balance
◉ Fats Answer: stored energy
◉ Water Answer: -necessary for cellular metabolism & function
,-makes up 60%-70% of the body
◉ Vitamins & Minerals Answer: -fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are
stored in the body
-water soluble vitamins (B, C) are not stored in the body and needs
to be taken in each day
◉ Metabolism Answer: All the biochemical reactions within the cells
of the body
◉ Anabolism Answer: -"building"
-muscle added
- ex) occurs when an individual adds lean muscle through diet &
exercise
◉ Catabolism Answer: -"break down"
-wasting of body tissue
-negative nitrogen balance
◉ Dietary Guidelines Answer: -My Plate (replaced food pyramid)
-Healthy People 2030
-Nutritional labeling
,◉ Factors affecting nutrition Answer: -religion
-culture
-financial
-ethics
-lifestyle
-work
-healthy beliefs
-personal preferences
-environment concerns
◉ Infants Answer: -needs lots of protein (breastmilk & formula)
-no cow milk before age 1
◉ Toddlers Answer: -identify (1) food at a time to identify allergies
-handheld food is appropriate once they have fine motor skills
◉ School age Answer: -metabolism slows/become more sedentary
-become picky eaters
-rewarded for success w/ food sometimes, reinforcing unhealthy
choices
◉ Adolescents Answer: -growth spurt
, -increase food intake
-females begin menstruation, requiring more iron
-body image issues & eating disorders can begin
◉ Adults Answer: -metabolism slows significantly
-decreased exercise
-pregnancy increases metabolism
◉ Elderly Answer: -problems getting to the grocery store
-problems chewing
-decreased metabolism
◉ Anthropometry Answer: -body measurements
-height/weight
-BMI (Body Mass Index)
-IBW (Ideal Body Weight)
◉ BMI (body mass index) Answer: Underweight - Less than 18.5
Normal - 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight - 25 - 29.9
Obese - 30 - 39.9
PRACTICE TEST PAPER PATIENT CARE MODULE
REVIEW SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ Sources of energy for the body Answer: -carbohydrates
-protein
-fats
-water
-vitamins & minerals
◉ Carbohydrates Answer: -main source of energy
-provides muscle and brain energy
◉ Protein Answer: -builds muscle
-stored in muscles
-if broken down, products are amino acids and nitrogen
-want to be in positive nitrogen balance
◉ Fats Answer: stored energy
◉ Water Answer: -necessary for cellular metabolism & function
,-makes up 60%-70% of the body
◉ Vitamins & Minerals Answer: -fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are
stored in the body
-water soluble vitamins (B, C) are not stored in the body and needs
to be taken in each day
◉ Metabolism Answer: All the biochemical reactions within the cells
of the body
◉ Anabolism Answer: -"building"
-muscle added
- ex) occurs when an individual adds lean muscle through diet &
exercise
◉ Catabolism Answer: -"break down"
-wasting of body tissue
-negative nitrogen balance
◉ Dietary Guidelines Answer: -My Plate (replaced food pyramid)
-Healthy People 2030
-Nutritional labeling
,◉ Factors affecting nutrition Answer: -religion
-culture
-financial
-ethics
-lifestyle
-work
-healthy beliefs
-personal preferences
-environment concerns
◉ Infants Answer: -needs lots of protein (breastmilk & formula)
-no cow milk before age 1
◉ Toddlers Answer: -identify (1) food at a time to identify allergies
-handheld food is appropriate once they have fine motor skills
◉ School age Answer: -metabolism slows/become more sedentary
-become picky eaters
-rewarded for success w/ food sometimes, reinforcing unhealthy
choices
◉ Adolescents Answer: -growth spurt
, -increase food intake
-females begin menstruation, requiring more iron
-body image issues & eating disorders can begin
◉ Adults Answer: -metabolism slows significantly
-decreased exercise
-pregnancy increases metabolism
◉ Elderly Answer: -problems getting to the grocery store
-problems chewing
-decreased metabolism
◉ Anthropometry Answer: -body measurements
-height/weight
-BMI (Body Mass Index)
-IBW (Ideal Body Weight)
◉ BMI (body mass index) Answer: Underweight - Less than 18.5
Normal - 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight - 25 - 29.9
Obese - 30 - 39.9
