Nutrition & FINAL EXAM 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% PASS
Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy? - ANSWER
✔✔Carbohydrates
A patient has delayed wound healing and frequent infections. Which
nutrient should the nurse assess for deficiency first? - ANSWER
✔✔Protein
, True or False: Only carbohydrates, protein, and fat provide calories. -
ANSWER ✔✔true
Which nursing intervention is MOST appropriate for a patient with a
fever? - ANSWER ✔✔Encourage increased protein and calories
Which finding places a patient at the highest risk for cardiovascular
disease? - ANSWER ✔✔Waist circumference of 36 inches in a
woman
Which nursing action is appropriate when caring for a patient receiving
enteral nutrition? - ANSWER ✔✔Verify tube placement before
feeding
True or False: Parenteral nutrition is preferred over enteral nutrition
when the GI tract is functional. - ANSWER ✔✔false
A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which complication
should the nurse monitor for MOST closely? - ANSWER ✔✔Infection
Which vitamin is fat-soluble? - ANSWER ✔✔Vitamin A
Which nursing intervention best promotes adequate nutrition in an older
adult? - ANSWER ✔✔Offer small, frequent meals