Galen Nur 155 exam 2
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,The nurse is providing education to a patient about the difference between
simple and complex carbohydrates. Which statement by the patient indicates a
need for further education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick energy." b. "Complex carbohydrates
come from fruit." c. "Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down." d.
"Simple carbohydrates come from milk products." - Answer: B. "Complex
carbohydrates come from fruit."
The nurse teaches the family member to provide the patient with how much
dietary fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g b. 20 to 35 g c. 25 to 40 g d. 20 to 40 g - Answer: B. 20 to 35
The nurse is providing education to an older adult around a healthy diet to
support the challenges related to aging. Which statement indicates a need for
further education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient dense." b. "High-fiber foods minimize
the risk of constipation." c. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition." d. "I
can add spices to enhance the taste of food." - Answer: C. "I should eat more
calories to avoid malnutrition
When caring for an adolescent patient with anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows
what would be the best treatment option for this patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care b. Compulsory tube feedings c.
Individually determined by a collaborative team d. Outpatient treatment -
Answer: c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. Which step of the procedure indicates
a need for the registered nurse to provide further education on this skill?
,a. The UAP instructs the patient to remove shoes. b. The UAP measures from the
top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch. c. The UAP
positions the head against the headboard or measuring device. d. The UAP makes
sure the patient is standing erect. - Answer: b. The UAP measures from the top of
the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch
The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red
tongue. The nurse identifies this as a characteristic finding for what condition?
a. Anorexia nervosa b. Malnutrition c. Bulimia d. Pernicious anemia - Answer: d.
Pernicious anemia
The nurse has delegated the feeding of a patient who has recently had a stroke to
the UAP. Which procedure that the UAP performs would demonstrate a need for
further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees c. Encourages slow eating
d. Has the patient alternate between food and sips of fluid - Answer: b. Puts the
bed at 25 degrees
The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the nursing
diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal. b. Patient will gain 2 lb a week. c.
Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals. d. Patient will
demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self. - Answer: c. Patient will not
show any signs of aspiration during meals
The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the patient is on a full-liquid diet. Which
statement by the UAP indicates a need for reorientation?
, a. "I can give the patient orange juice." b. "I can give the patient yogurt." c. "I can
give the patient oatmeal." d. "I can give the patient milk." - Answer: c. "I can give
the patient oatmeal.
The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the
patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." b. "I can have limited amounts of meat." c. "I
can drink unlimited cola if it is diet." d. "I should avoid or limit bananas." - Answer:
c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
The nurse knows that initial verification of a nasogastric placement is important.
Which method is considered the only reliable method to determine enteral tube
placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus b. Measurement of pH of the aspirate c. Radiographic
image d. Aspirate contents to visually inspect appearance - Answer: c.
Radiographic image
The nurse is attempting to open an occluded PEG tube. Which intervention by the
nurse requires re-education
a. Flushes the tube with a small amount of air b. Flushes the tube using a 50- to
60-mL syringe and warm water c. Reinserts the stylet to break up the clot d.
Flushes the tube with a special enzyme solution - Answer: c. Reinserts the stylet
to break up the clot
When the nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition
(TPN), the nurse will change the tubing at which interval?
a. Every 72 hours b. Every 48 hours c. Every 24 hours d. Every 12 hours - Answer:
c. Every 24 hours
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,The nurse is providing education to a patient about the difference between
simple and complex carbohydrates. Which statement by the patient indicates a
need for further education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick energy." b. "Complex carbohydrates
come from fruit." c. "Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down." d.
"Simple carbohydrates come from milk products." - Answer: B. "Complex
carbohydrates come from fruit."
The nurse teaches the family member to provide the patient with how much
dietary fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g b. 20 to 35 g c. 25 to 40 g d. 20 to 40 g - Answer: B. 20 to 35
The nurse is providing education to an older adult around a healthy diet to
support the challenges related to aging. Which statement indicates a need for
further education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient dense." b. "High-fiber foods minimize
the risk of constipation." c. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition." d. "I
can add spices to enhance the taste of food." - Answer: C. "I should eat more
calories to avoid malnutrition
When caring for an adolescent patient with anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows
what would be the best treatment option for this patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care b. Compulsory tube feedings c.
Individually determined by a collaborative team d. Outpatient treatment -
Answer: c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. Which step of the procedure indicates
a need for the registered nurse to provide further education on this skill?
,a. The UAP instructs the patient to remove shoes. b. The UAP measures from the
top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch. c. The UAP
positions the head against the headboard or measuring device. d. The UAP makes
sure the patient is standing erect. - Answer: b. The UAP measures from the top of
the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch
The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red
tongue. The nurse identifies this as a characteristic finding for what condition?
a. Anorexia nervosa b. Malnutrition c. Bulimia d. Pernicious anemia - Answer: d.
Pernicious anemia
The nurse has delegated the feeding of a patient who has recently had a stroke to
the UAP. Which procedure that the UAP performs would demonstrate a need for
further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees c. Encourages slow eating
d. Has the patient alternate between food and sips of fluid - Answer: b. Puts the
bed at 25 degrees
The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the nursing
diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal. b. Patient will gain 2 lb a week. c.
Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals. d. Patient will
demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self. - Answer: c. Patient will not
show any signs of aspiration during meals
The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the patient is on a full-liquid diet. Which
statement by the UAP indicates a need for reorientation?
, a. "I can give the patient orange juice." b. "I can give the patient yogurt." c. "I can
give the patient oatmeal." d. "I can give the patient milk." - Answer: c. "I can give
the patient oatmeal.
The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the
patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." b. "I can have limited amounts of meat." c. "I
can drink unlimited cola if it is diet." d. "I should avoid or limit bananas." - Answer:
c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
The nurse knows that initial verification of a nasogastric placement is important.
Which method is considered the only reliable method to determine enteral tube
placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus b. Measurement of pH of the aspirate c. Radiographic
image d. Aspirate contents to visually inspect appearance - Answer: c.
Radiographic image
The nurse is attempting to open an occluded PEG tube. Which intervention by the
nurse requires re-education
a. Flushes the tube with a small amount of air b. Flushes the tube using a 50- to
60-mL syringe and warm water c. Reinserts the stylet to break up the clot d.
Flushes the tube with a special enzyme solution - Answer: c. Reinserts the stylet
to break up the clot
When the nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition
(TPN), the nurse will change the tubing at which interval?
a. Every 72 hours b. Every 48 hours c. Every 24 hours d. Every 12 hours - Answer:
c. Every 24 hours
