NCLEX NUTRITION QUESTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING 2026 COMPLETE REVIEW
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,The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing dysphagia. A, C, E
Which interventions help decrease the risk of aspiration
during feeding? (Select all that apply.)
A. Sit the patient upright in a chair.
B. Give liquids at the end of the meal.
C. Place food in the strong side of the mouth.
D. Provide thin foods to make it easier to swallow.
E. Feed the patient slowly, allowing time to chew and
swallow.
F. Encourage patient to lie down to rest for 30 minutes
after eating.
Polysaccharides Complex carbohydrates (starch, fiber, glycogen)
The nurse suspects that the patient receiving parenteral B
nutrition (PN) through a central venous catheter (CVC)
has an air embolus. What action does the nurse need to
take first?
A. Raise head of bed to 90 degrees
B. Turn patient to left lateral decubitus position
C. Notify health care provider immediately
D. Have patient perform the Valsalva maneuver
The acceptable macronutrient distribution range for b. 45-65% of cal
carbohydrates is
a. 20-30% of cal
b. 45-65% of cal
c. 10-25% of cal
d. 30-45% of cal
Which action is initially taken by the nurse to verify A
correct position of a newly placed small-bore feeding
tube?
A. Placing an order for x-ray film examination to check
position
B. Confirming the distal mark on the feeding tube after
taping
C. Testing the pH of the gastric contents and observing
the color
D. Auscultating over the gastric area as air is injected into
the tube
After the liver converts fructose and galactose into insulin
glucose, it is released into the bloodstream, elevating
blood glucose levels. This causes the release of _____ from
the pancreas
, The catheter of the patient receiving parenteral nutrition B, C, A, D
(PN) becomes occluded. Place the steps for caring for
the occluded catheter in the order in which the nurse
would perform them.
A. Attempt to aspirate a clot.
B. Temporarily stop the infusion.
C. Flush the line with saline or heparin.
D. Use a thrombolytic agent if ordered or per protocol.
Which correctly defines the total fiber adequate intake? a. 25 g/day for women and 38 g/day for men
a. 25 g/day for women and 38 g/day for men
b. 10 g/day for women and 15 g/day for men
c. 30 g/day for women and 35 g/day for men
d. 28 g/day for women and 33 g/day for men
Based on knowledge of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), the D
nurse anticipates the presence of which bacteria when
reviewing the laboratory data for a patient suspected of
having PUD?
A.Micrococcus
B.Staphylococcus
C.Corynebacterium
D.Helicobacter pylori
AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution range) for d. 20-35% of cal
fats is
a. 20-30% of cal
b. 45-65% of cal
c.35-45% of cal
d. 20-35% of cal
AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution range) for a. 10-35% of cal
protein is
a. 10-35% of cal
b.20-35% of cal
c. 15-25% of cal
d. 35-45% of cal
The nurse is assessing a patient receiving enteral feedings D
via a small-bore nasogastric tube. Which assessment
findings need further intervention?
A. Gastric pH of 4.0 during placement check
B. Weight gain of 1 pound over the course of a week
C. Active bowel sounds in the four abdominal quadrants
D. Gastric residual aspirate of 350 mL for the second
consecutive time
COMPREHENSIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF
NURSING 2026 COMPLETE REVIEW
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADED A+
| GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing dysphagia. A, C, E
Which interventions help decrease the risk of aspiration
during feeding? (Select all that apply.)
A. Sit the patient upright in a chair.
B. Give liquids at the end of the meal.
C. Place food in the strong side of the mouth.
D. Provide thin foods to make it easier to swallow.
E. Feed the patient slowly, allowing time to chew and
swallow.
F. Encourage patient to lie down to rest for 30 minutes
after eating.
Polysaccharides Complex carbohydrates (starch, fiber, glycogen)
The nurse suspects that the patient receiving parenteral B
nutrition (PN) through a central venous catheter (CVC)
has an air embolus. What action does the nurse need to
take first?
A. Raise head of bed to 90 degrees
B. Turn patient to left lateral decubitus position
C. Notify health care provider immediately
D. Have patient perform the Valsalva maneuver
The acceptable macronutrient distribution range for b. 45-65% of cal
carbohydrates is
a. 20-30% of cal
b. 45-65% of cal
c. 10-25% of cal
d. 30-45% of cal
Which action is initially taken by the nurse to verify A
correct position of a newly placed small-bore feeding
tube?
A. Placing an order for x-ray film examination to check
position
B. Confirming the distal mark on the feeding tube after
taping
C. Testing the pH of the gastric contents and observing
the color
D. Auscultating over the gastric area as air is injected into
the tube
After the liver converts fructose and galactose into insulin
glucose, it is released into the bloodstream, elevating
blood glucose levels. This causes the release of _____ from
the pancreas
, The catheter of the patient receiving parenteral nutrition B, C, A, D
(PN) becomes occluded. Place the steps for caring for
the occluded catheter in the order in which the nurse
would perform them.
A. Attempt to aspirate a clot.
B. Temporarily stop the infusion.
C. Flush the line with saline or heparin.
D. Use a thrombolytic agent if ordered or per protocol.
Which correctly defines the total fiber adequate intake? a. 25 g/day for women and 38 g/day for men
a. 25 g/day for women and 38 g/day for men
b. 10 g/day for women and 15 g/day for men
c. 30 g/day for women and 35 g/day for men
d. 28 g/day for women and 33 g/day for men
Based on knowledge of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), the D
nurse anticipates the presence of which bacteria when
reviewing the laboratory data for a patient suspected of
having PUD?
A.Micrococcus
B.Staphylococcus
C.Corynebacterium
D.Helicobacter pylori
AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution range) for d. 20-35% of cal
fats is
a. 20-30% of cal
b. 45-65% of cal
c.35-45% of cal
d. 20-35% of cal
AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution range) for a. 10-35% of cal
protein is
a. 10-35% of cal
b.20-35% of cal
c. 15-25% of cal
d. 35-45% of cal
The nurse is assessing a patient receiving enteral feedings D
via a small-bore nasogastric tube. Which assessment
findings need further intervention?
A. Gastric pH of 4.0 during placement check
B. Weight gain of 1 pound over the course of a week
C. Active bowel sounds in the four abdominal quadrants
D. Gastric residual aspirate of 350 mL for the second
consecutive time
