NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 2

NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 2



NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 2
Question 1


A client has been in the hospital for the past three days and the nurse has
initiated the Nutrition Care Process (NCP). The nurse has completed the
Nutrition Assessment and is now identifying and labeling the problems,
determining the cause/contributing risk factors, and clustering signs and
symptoms for this client. What step is the nurse at in the NCP?

Correct Answer:
Nutrition Diagnosis

Question 2


A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of the following
vitamins increases the absorption of iron?

Correct Answer:
Vitamin C

Question 3


A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the
majority of potassium located in the body?

Correct Answer:
Intracellular Fluid

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Question 4


Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble
vitamin?

Correct Answer:
Thiamin



Question 5


False claims regarding certain foods, supplements or medicines can be
dangerous. What is one of the greatest dangers to individuals practicing
unfounded nutritional habits?

Correct Answer:
Appropriate medical interventions may be delayed

Question 6


Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that
affect the balance of body water.

Correct Answer:
Antidiuretic Hormone and aldosterone

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Question 7


In recent years there have been several reports of major food infection
outbreaks. Which bacterium causes an infection after the consumption of raw or
undercooked ground beef?

Correct Answer:
E. Coli

Question 8


In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed
within how many hours following admission?

Correct Answer:
24



Question 9


Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function?

Correct Answer:
Oxygen transport