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NUR 209 EXAM 2 MED SURG 2 NEWEST 2026
2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS FULLY VERIFIED BRAND
NEW VERSION HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE
ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM PREPARATION GRADED A+ SUCCESS
REVIEW
Hyperlipidemia - CORRECT ANSWER=-elevation of plasma cholesterol,
triglycerides, or both. or low HDL levels contribute to the development of
atherosclerosis (buildup of fat deposits on arterial vessel walls).
Altered Structure and Function - CORRECT ANSWER=obesity,
hyperlipidemia, and malnutrition
anthropometry - CORRECT ANSWER=the study of human body
measurements especially on a comparative basis.
Anthropometric Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER=-must be accurate to
be valid.
-For infants: height (or length), weight, head circumference
-For adults: height, weight, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio
~Distribution of fat is significant
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-Findings are compared with reference standards to assess weight status
(underweight, ideal weight, overweight) and the risk for various diseases.
-Skinfold measurements can determine body-fat percentage.
Types of Malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER=-Protein deficiency or excess
-Carbohydrate deficiency or excess
-Essential fatty acid deficiency or excess
-Vitamin deficiency or excess
-Mineral deficiency or excess
Clinical Management:
Primary Prevention (nutrition) - CORRECT ANSWER=-Healthy diet
~Current Dietary Guidelines for Americans
~MyPlate
-Physical activity
~Physical exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week
Clinical Management: Screening (nutrition) for birth and adults - CORRECT
ANSWER=-
Genetically linked metabolic disorders
-Glucose
~PKU test= genetically linked metabolic test. Normally tested when infant has
eaten for at least 24 hours
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~Infant could be at risk to have glucose regulation probs if mother is diabetic or
got it during pregnancy.
-BMI
-Glucose screening
-Lipid screening
-Vitamin analysis - D and B
Clinical Management:
Collaborative Interventions - CORRECT ANSWER=-Treatment strategies
depend on the underlying condition
-The most common strategies include
~Dietary interventions
~Pharmacotherapy
~Surgery
Dietary Interventions - CORRECT ANSWER=-Medical nutrition therapy
-Basic therapeutic diets
~Low salt
~Low fat
~Calorie reduction
~Consumption of fiber
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-Dietary supplements
-Tube feedings
Religious or Cultural Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER=-Kosher:
Restriction of pork, shellfish, rare meats, blood; no combining of dairy with meat;
strict food preparation laws; restrictions on Sabbath
-Catholic: Days of fasting, especially Fridays during Lent
Traditions that view foods as "hot" or "cold" in healing
-Islamic tradition: Restriction of alcohol, pork, caffeine; month-long fasting during
Ramadan
-Mormon: Avoid alcohol, tobacco, caffeine
-Seventh-Day Adventists: Vegetarian; exclude alcohol
-Buddhist: Restriction of meat and meat by-products
Who do you consult with and what kind of special diets - CORRECT
ANSWER=-registered dietitian is helpful.
-Clear liquid: no pulp
-Full liquid: foods that are liquid at body temp
-Pureed: aka "blended"
-Mechanical soft: modified food consistency
-Thickened liquids: for dysphagia and risk of aspiration
-Regular or general: aka "diet as tolerated"
-Diabetic (ADA): control carbohydrate intake
NUR 209 EXAM 2 MED SURG 2 NEWEST 2026
2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS FULLY VERIFIED BRAND
NEW VERSION HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE
ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM PREPARATION GRADED A+ SUCCESS
REVIEW
Hyperlipidemia - CORRECT ANSWER=-elevation of plasma cholesterol,
triglycerides, or both. or low HDL levels contribute to the development of
atherosclerosis (buildup of fat deposits on arterial vessel walls).
Altered Structure and Function - CORRECT ANSWER=obesity,
hyperlipidemia, and malnutrition
anthropometry - CORRECT ANSWER=the study of human body
measurements especially on a comparative basis.
Anthropometric Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER=-must be accurate to
be valid.
-For infants: height (or length), weight, head circumference
-For adults: height, weight, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio
~Distribution of fat is significant
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-Findings are compared with reference standards to assess weight status
(underweight, ideal weight, overweight) and the risk for various diseases.
-Skinfold measurements can determine body-fat percentage.
Types of Malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER=-Protein deficiency or excess
-Carbohydrate deficiency or excess
-Essential fatty acid deficiency or excess
-Vitamin deficiency or excess
-Mineral deficiency or excess
Clinical Management:
Primary Prevention (nutrition) - CORRECT ANSWER=-Healthy diet
~Current Dietary Guidelines for Americans
~MyPlate
-Physical activity
~Physical exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week
Clinical Management: Screening (nutrition) for birth and adults - CORRECT
ANSWER=-
Genetically linked metabolic disorders
-Glucose
~PKU test= genetically linked metabolic test. Normally tested when infant has
eaten for at least 24 hours
,3 | Page
~Infant could be at risk to have glucose regulation probs if mother is diabetic or
got it during pregnancy.
-BMI
-Glucose screening
-Lipid screening
-Vitamin analysis - D and B
Clinical Management:
Collaborative Interventions - CORRECT ANSWER=-Treatment strategies
depend on the underlying condition
-The most common strategies include
~Dietary interventions
~Pharmacotherapy
~Surgery
Dietary Interventions - CORRECT ANSWER=-Medical nutrition therapy
-Basic therapeutic diets
~Low salt
~Low fat
~Calorie reduction
~Consumption of fiber
, 4 | Page
-Dietary supplements
-Tube feedings
Religious or Cultural Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER=-Kosher:
Restriction of pork, shellfish, rare meats, blood; no combining of dairy with meat;
strict food preparation laws; restrictions on Sabbath
-Catholic: Days of fasting, especially Fridays during Lent
Traditions that view foods as "hot" or "cold" in healing
-Islamic tradition: Restriction of alcohol, pork, caffeine; month-long fasting during
Ramadan
-Mormon: Avoid alcohol, tobacco, caffeine
-Seventh-Day Adventists: Vegetarian; exclude alcohol
-Buddhist: Restriction of meat and meat by-products
Who do you consult with and what kind of special diets - CORRECT
ANSWER=-registered dietitian is helpful.
-Clear liquid: no pulp
-Full liquid: foods that are liquid at body temp
-Pureed: aka "blended"
-Mechanical soft: modified food consistency
-Thickened liquids: for dysphagia and risk of aspiration
-Regular or general: aka "diet as tolerated"
-Diabetic (ADA): control carbohydrate intake
