NUTRITION PROCTORED
, NURSING 160 NUTRITION PROCTORED
70 Q/A
NURSING 160 NUTRITION PROCTORED
1.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a
new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of
the following foods or beverages should the nurse
recommended to minimize heartburn?
, Orange juice
Decaffeinated coffee
Peppermint
Potatoes
2.A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about
vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the
teaching that which of the following minerals is necessary for
the transmission of nerve impulses?
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
Zinc
3.A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index
(BMI) of 30. Four weeks after nutritional counseling, which
of the following evaluation findings indicates the plan of care
was followed?
BMI of 25
Weight gain of 1.8kg
BMI of 33
Weight loss of 2.7kg
4.A nurse is caring for a client who follows the dietary laws
of Orthodox Judaism. Which of the following meal choices
should the nurse request for the client?
Turkey and cheese sandwich
Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Pork chop and applesauce
Scrambled eggs and bacon
5.A nurse is a long-term care facility is developing strategies
to promote increased food intake for an older adult client.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
implement?
Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
Offer finger foods at mealtime.
6.A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should
plan to administer total parenteral nutrition for which
of the following clients?
A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy and is
receiving IV PCA
A client who has dysphagia and does not recognize his family
A client who has COPD and is going home with oxygen