PreAssessment Nutrition C787 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
-Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt. Correct Answer:
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a
balanced meal?
-Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
-Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
-Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
-Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week.
Buy nonperishable food in bulk. Correct Answer: Which recommendation is
appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start cooking healthy on
a budget?
Buy frozen dinners.
Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Buy fresh vegetables in bulk.
Buy pre-cut vegetables.
-Estimated average requirement (EAR) Correct Answer: Which Dietary Reference
Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing recommendations
for populations?
-Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
-Adequate Intake (AI)
-Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
-Estimated average requirement (EAR)
-The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for
infants younger than 7 months. Correct Answer: Which statement is appropriate
about daily reference intakes (DRIs) for infants?
-Human milk does not supply the adequate intake (AI) of nutrients for term infants.
-Adequate intakes (AIs) for all macronutrients have not been established for infants
7 through 12 months of age.
-Infant formula always requires additional sources of nutrient intake.
,-The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for
infants younger than 7 months.
-This snack would be considered too high in fat. Correct Answer: When
discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120
calories from fat, is appropriate. How should the health professional respond?
-A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice.
-This snack would be considered too high in calories.
-This snack would be considered too high in fat.
-It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack.
130% of daily value Correct Answer: Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the
recommended percent daily value for calcium for a healthy adolescent girl?
200% of daily value
70% of daily value
130% of daily value
100% of daily value
-Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
-Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
-Incorporating the components of the DASH diet Correct Answer: A nurse is
designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31 kg/m , a
history of hypertension, and a low albumin level. Which three interventions should
the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? Choose 3 answers
-Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
-Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
-Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
-Limiting the amount of dairy products consumed
-Choosing foods with 20% or less of the daily value of sodium
-Decreasing the intake of potassium-rich foods
-Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee Correct Answer: Which menu
items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease?
-Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
-Scrambled eggs, bacon, banana, and milk
-Pancakes and syrup, sausage, strawberries, and orange juice
, -Ham and cheese omelet, potatoes, oranges, and tea
Hard-boiled egg Correct Answer: Which food is appropriate for a patient on a
low-sodium diet?
Hard-boiled egg
White bread
Canned vegetables
Cottage cheese
Infertility
Osteoporosis
Premature death Correct Answer: When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse
notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m . For which three conditions are the patient at
increased risk? Choose 3 answers
Food allergies
Infertility
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Premature death
Coronary artery disease
-I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids. Correct
Answer: The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program
for employees. Several employees have stated goals for the class. Which employee
goal is appropriate and realistic?
-I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids.
-I want you to provide me with a plan to lose two dress sizes by next month.
-I want my friends to envy how I look after I lose weight in this class.
-I want to lose 20 pounds by my high school reunion in two weeks.
-A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg); weight lost: 18 pounds (8.1 kg)
-A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50 pounds (22 kg)
Correct Answer: Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of
complications associated with overweight or obesity after implementing a diet and
exercise program? Choose 2 answers
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
-Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt. Correct Answer:
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a
balanced meal?
-Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
-Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
-Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
-Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week.
Buy nonperishable food in bulk. Correct Answer: Which recommendation is
appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start cooking healthy on
a budget?
Buy frozen dinners.
Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Buy fresh vegetables in bulk.
Buy pre-cut vegetables.
-Estimated average requirement (EAR) Correct Answer: Which Dietary Reference
Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing recommendations
for populations?
-Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
-Adequate Intake (AI)
-Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
-Estimated average requirement (EAR)
-The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for
infants younger than 7 months. Correct Answer: Which statement is appropriate
about daily reference intakes (DRIs) for infants?
-Human milk does not supply the adequate intake (AI) of nutrients for term infants.
-Adequate intakes (AIs) for all macronutrients have not been established for infants
7 through 12 months of age.
-Infant formula always requires additional sources of nutrient intake.
,-The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for
infants younger than 7 months.
-This snack would be considered too high in fat. Correct Answer: When
discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120
calories from fat, is appropriate. How should the health professional respond?
-A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice.
-This snack would be considered too high in calories.
-This snack would be considered too high in fat.
-It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack.
130% of daily value Correct Answer: Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the
recommended percent daily value for calcium for a healthy adolescent girl?
200% of daily value
70% of daily value
130% of daily value
100% of daily value
-Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
-Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
-Incorporating the components of the DASH diet Correct Answer: A nurse is
designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31 kg/m , a
history of hypertension, and a low albumin level. Which three interventions should
the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? Choose 3 answers
-Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
-Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
-Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
-Limiting the amount of dairy products consumed
-Choosing foods with 20% or less of the daily value of sodium
-Decreasing the intake of potassium-rich foods
-Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee Correct Answer: Which menu
items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease?
-Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
-Scrambled eggs, bacon, banana, and milk
-Pancakes and syrup, sausage, strawberries, and orange juice
, -Ham and cheese omelet, potatoes, oranges, and tea
Hard-boiled egg Correct Answer: Which food is appropriate for a patient on a
low-sodium diet?
Hard-boiled egg
White bread
Canned vegetables
Cottage cheese
Infertility
Osteoporosis
Premature death Correct Answer: When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse
notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m . For which three conditions are the patient at
increased risk? Choose 3 answers
Food allergies
Infertility
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Premature death
Coronary artery disease
-I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids. Correct
Answer: The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program
for employees. Several employees have stated goals for the class. Which employee
goal is appropriate and realistic?
-I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids.
-I want you to provide me with a plan to lose two dress sizes by next month.
-I want my friends to envy how I look after I lose weight in this class.
-I want to lose 20 pounds by my high school reunion in two weeks.
-A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg); weight lost: 18 pounds (8.1 kg)
-A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50 pounds (22 kg)
Correct Answer: Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of
complications associated with overweight or obesity after implementing a diet and
exercise program? Choose 2 answers
