NR228 / NR-228 Exam Review (Latest 2021): Nutrition, Health & Wellness
- Chamberlain
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as part of routine physical
examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse should
identify that this client has more risk factors for which of the following disorders? Correct Answer:
Cardiovascular disease
A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______ instructions regarding weight
management. Which client requires further action based on the body mass index level? Select all that
apply Correct Answer: A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of 31
A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29
A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16
A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32
A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of anemia. Which
of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein
uptake and synthesis? Correct Answer: Albumin
A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound healing. Which
of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? Correct Answer: Protein
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good source of
omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? Correct Answer: Fish
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods
should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? Correct Answer: 1 cup milk
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the
following groups of foods contain the highest level of carbohydrates? Correct Answer: Rice, potatoes,
and oranges
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's teaching plan should state that in
order to limit saturated fat intake, the client should limit total fat intake to what percentage of total
calories per day? Correct Answer: 30%
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the
following foods is a good source of high-quality protein? Correct Answer: Soybeans
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the
following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D in the body? Correct Answer: Exposure to sunlight
A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the
following as a recommend amount of vegetables servings per day? Correct Answer: 2 1/2 cups
, A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on weight management using the
BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients have a
healthy BMI? Correct Answer: A client with a weight of 150 lbs and height of 68 inches
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of
inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best
choice for the client? Correct Answer: Soy milk
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low-sodium, and low-
cholesterol diet. Which of the following foods choices by the client indicates the need for further
teaching? Correct Answer: A slice of cheese
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a complex surgical procedure earlier in the day. Which
action is most important to include in the plan of care? Correct Answer: Provide protein rich foods
Avoid limiting foods high in carbohydrate when the client resumes eating
A nurse is discussing the risk of dehydration with a client that needs to increase daily fluid intake. Which
of the following foods have the highest percentage of water by weight? Correct Answer: Watermelon
A nurse is planning care for a client that has a prescribed low magnesium diet. Which of the following
foods should the nurse include in the instruction? Correct Answer: Chicken
A nurse is providing instructions for a client requiring dietary modification to reduce fat. The nurse
should encourage the client to consume which of the following foods? Correct Answer: Roast turkey
A nurse is caring for a client that requires avoidance of fatty foods and lactose. Which food choice will
follow the recommended low lactose diet? Correct Answer: Toast and jelly
A nurse is assessing a client with medications. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: Poor concentration
A nurse is providing instructions to a client that follows a vegan diet. The nurse includes that which of
the following foods is a reliable source of vitamin B12? Correct Answer: Tofu
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a prescription for a fat soluble vitamin
supplement. The nurse should instruct the client to take the supplement for which of the following?
Correct Answer: Vitamin A
A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent who is a vegetarian. He eats milk
products but does not like beans. Which of the following items should the nurse suggest the client order
for lunch to provide the nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet? Correct Answer: Peanut butter
and jelly sandwich
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a 2,000 calorie American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet and
substitutes the whole milk on his breakfast tray for skim milk. Because of this substitution, the nurse
should know that the client can add what to his oatmeal on his breakfast tray? Correct Answer: One
tablespoon of low-fat margarine
- Chamberlain
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as part of routine physical
examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse should
identify that this client has more risk factors for which of the following disorders? Correct Answer:
Cardiovascular disease
A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______ instructions regarding weight
management. Which client requires further action based on the body mass index level? Select all that
apply Correct Answer: A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of 31
A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29
A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16
A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32
A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of anemia. Which
of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein
uptake and synthesis? Correct Answer: Albumin
A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound healing. Which
of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? Correct Answer: Protein
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good source of
omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? Correct Answer: Fish
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods
should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? Correct Answer: 1 cup milk
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the
following groups of foods contain the highest level of carbohydrates? Correct Answer: Rice, potatoes,
and oranges
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's teaching plan should state that in
order to limit saturated fat intake, the client should limit total fat intake to what percentage of total
calories per day? Correct Answer: 30%
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the
following foods is a good source of high-quality protein? Correct Answer: Soybeans
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the
following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D in the body? Correct Answer: Exposure to sunlight
A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the
following as a recommend amount of vegetables servings per day? Correct Answer: 2 1/2 cups
, A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on weight management using the
BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients have a
healthy BMI? Correct Answer: A client with a weight of 150 lbs and height of 68 inches
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of
inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best
choice for the client? Correct Answer: Soy milk
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low-sodium, and low-
cholesterol diet. Which of the following foods choices by the client indicates the need for further
teaching? Correct Answer: A slice of cheese
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a complex surgical procedure earlier in the day. Which
action is most important to include in the plan of care? Correct Answer: Provide protein rich foods
Avoid limiting foods high in carbohydrate when the client resumes eating
A nurse is discussing the risk of dehydration with a client that needs to increase daily fluid intake. Which
of the following foods have the highest percentage of water by weight? Correct Answer: Watermelon
A nurse is planning care for a client that has a prescribed low magnesium diet. Which of the following
foods should the nurse include in the instruction? Correct Answer: Chicken
A nurse is providing instructions for a client requiring dietary modification to reduce fat. The nurse
should encourage the client to consume which of the following foods? Correct Answer: Roast turkey
A nurse is caring for a client that requires avoidance of fatty foods and lactose. Which food choice will
follow the recommended low lactose diet? Correct Answer: Toast and jelly
A nurse is assessing a client with medications. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: Poor concentration
A nurse is providing instructions to a client that follows a vegan diet. The nurse includes that which of
the following foods is a reliable source of vitamin B12? Correct Answer: Tofu
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a prescription for a fat soluble vitamin
supplement. The nurse should instruct the client to take the supplement for which of the following?
Correct Answer: Vitamin A
A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent who is a vegetarian. He eats milk
products but does not like beans. Which of the following items should the nurse suggest the client order
for lunch to provide the nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet? Correct Answer: Peanut butter
and jelly sandwich
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a 2,000 calorie American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet and
substitutes the whole milk on his breakfast tray for skim milk. Because of this substitution, the nurse
should know that the client can add what to his oatmeal on his breakfast tray? Correct Answer: One
tablespoon of low-fat margarine
