WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
According to the Diabetes Plate Method, what should fill half of a client's plate?
correct answer Nonstarchy vegetables.
How does calcium intake affect iron absorption? correct answer Calcium can
decrease iron absorption when consumed concurrently.
How often should feeding bags for enteral tube feedings be changed? correct
answer Feeding bags should be changed every 24 hours.
How should a nurse measure for a nasogastric (NG) tube insertion? correct
answer From the tip of the nose to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process.
In which conditions is a high-potassium diet indicated? correct answer Renal
tubular acidosis, gastrointestinal losses (diarrhea, vomiting), and use of
potassium-depleting diuretics.
What adverse effects can result from excessive intake of Vitamin A? correct
answer Increased intracranial pressure and liver damage.
What are common age-related changes affecting nutrition in older adults? correct
answer Reduced taste and smell, decreased thirst sensation, changes in teeth and
saliva production.
What are good sources of magnesium? correct answer Dark green leafy
vegetables, bananas, and whole grains.
,What are refined cooked cereals allowed in a full liquid diet? correct answer
Cream of wheat and similar products.
What are some common foods that contain aspartame? correct answer Diet
sodas, frozen desserts, gelatins, puddings, and sugar-free candies.
What are some examples of nutrient-dense, high-calorie, high-protein foods?
correct answer Whole milk, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, beef, chicken, fish, pork,
and eggs.
What are the acceptable foods for a client on a mechanical soft diet? correct
answer Ground meats and flaked fish.
What are the benefits of enteral tube feedings compared to Total Parenteral
Nutrition (TPN)? correct answer They are less invasive, less expensive, and
preserve gut function.
What are the benefits of the DASH diet? correct answer The DASH diet helps
prevent and control hypertension.
What are the characteristics of a clear liquid diet? correct answer Items must be
transparent to light and easily digested.
What are the classic signs of pellagra? correct answer Dermatitis, diarrhea, and
dementia.
, What are the consequences of high purine intake for clients with gout? correct
answer High purine intake can lead to elevated uric acid levels, resulting in gout
attacks.
What are the dietary recommendations for a client with pernicious anemia?
correct answer Clients may need to supplement Vitamin B12, as they cannot
absorb it adequately from food.
What are the functions of fats in the body? correct answer Enhance absorption of
fat-soluble vitamins, protect internal organs, maintain body temperature.
What are the functions of proteins in the body? correct answer Proteins build and
repair body tissues, regulate fluid balance, maintain acid-base balance, produce
antibodies, provide energy, and produce enzymes and hormones.
What are the potential deficiencies in a vegan diet? correct answer Potential
deficiencies include energy, protein, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, calcium, omega-3
fatty acids, and vitamin D.
What are the risks associated with thin liquids for clients with dysphagia? correct
answer Thin liquids pose an aspiration risk due to difficulty swallowing.
What are the risks associated with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)? correct
answer Hypoglycemia upon abrupt discontinuation, fluid overload, infection,
hyperglycemia, and pneumothorax.
What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration? correct answer Signs include
tachycardia, decreased skin turgor, hypotension, dry mucous membranes, and a
weak/thready pulse.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
According to the Diabetes Plate Method, what should fill half of a client's plate?
correct answer Nonstarchy vegetables.
How does calcium intake affect iron absorption? correct answer Calcium can
decrease iron absorption when consumed concurrently.
How often should feeding bags for enteral tube feedings be changed? correct
answer Feeding bags should be changed every 24 hours.
How should a nurse measure for a nasogastric (NG) tube insertion? correct
answer From the tip of the nose to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process.
In which conditions is a high-potassium diet indicated? correct answer Renal
tubular acidosis, gastrointestinal losses (diarrhea, vomiting), and use of
potassium-depleting diuretics.
What adverse effects can result from excessive intake of Vitamin A? correct
answer Increased intracranial pressure and liver damage.
What are common age-related changes affecting nutrition in older adults? correct
answer Reduced taste and smell, decreased thirst sensation, changes in teeth and
saliva production.
What are good sources of magnesium? correct answer Dark green leafy
vegetables, bananas, and whole grains.
,What are refined cooked cereals allowed in a full liquid diet? correct answer
Cream of wheat and similar products.
What are some common foods that contain aspartame? correct answer Diet
sodas, frozen desserts, gelatins, puddings, and sugar-free candies.
What are some examples of nutrient-dense, high-calorie, high-protein foods?
correct answer Whole milk, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, beef, chicken, fish, pork,
and eggs.
What are the acceptable foods for a client on a mechanical soft diet? correct
answer Ground meats and flaked fish.
What are the benefits of enteral tube feedings compared to Total Parenteral
Nutrition (TPN)? correct answer They are less invasive, less expensive, and
preserve gut function.
What are the benefits of the DASH diet? correct answer The DASH diet helps
prevent and control hypertension.
What are the characteristics of a clear liquid diet? correct answer Items must be
transparent to light and easily digested.
What are the classic signs of pellagra? correct answer Dermatitis, diarrhea, and
dementia.
, What are the consequences of high purine intake for clients with gout? correct
answer High purine intake can lead to elevated uric acid levels, resulting in gout
attacks.
What are the dietary recommendations for a client with pernicious anemia?
correct answer Clients may need to supplement Vitamin B12, as they cannot
absorb it adequately from food.
What are the functions of fats in the body? correct answer Enhance absorption of
fat-soluble vitamins, protect internal organs, maintain body temperature.
What are the functions of proteins in the body? correct answer Proteins build and
repair body tissues, regulate fluid balance, maintain acid-base balance, produce
antibodies, provide energy, and produce enzymes and hormones.
What are the potential deficiencies in a vegan diet? correct answer Potential
deficiencies include energy, protein, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, calcium, omega-3
fatty acids, and vitamin D.
What are the risks associated with thin liquids for clients with dysphagia? correct
answer Thin liquids pose an aspiration risk due to difficulty swallowing.
What are the risks associated with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)? correct
answer Hypoglycemia upon abrupt discontinuation, fluid overload, infection,
hyperglycemia, and pneumothorax.
What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration? correct answer Signs include
tachycardia, decreased skin turgor, hypotension, dry mucous membranes, and a
weak/thready pulse.
