Nutrition Proctored Practice Quiz 8-2023

1. A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent client 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? A. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich B. Baked potato topped with sour cream C. Bagel with cream cheese D. Fruit salad 2. A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant who screams when the parent leaves the room. The parent begins to cry and says, "I don't understand why my child is so upset. I've never seen my child act this way around others before." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "This is a normal, expected reaction for a child of this age." B. "This is a response to an overstimulating environment." C. "This is a common reaction to an overexposure to caregivers." D. "This is a typical reaction for a child who is sick." 3. A nurse is caring for an antepartum client who has iron-deficiency anemia. When teaching the client about nutrition, the nurse should emphasize the need for an increased intake of which of the following foods? A. Milk and cheese B. Red meat and organ meat C. Fresh fruits D. Whole grain breads 4. A nurse is teaching a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease about managing his illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Limit fluid intake not related to meals. B. Chew on mint leaves to relieve indigestion. C. Avoid eating within 3 hr of bedtime. D. Season foods with black pepper. 5. A nurse is providing teaching about a low-FODMAP diet for a client who has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods? A. Bananas B. Carrots C. Raisins D. Spinach 6. 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? A. Albumin B. Calcium C. Sodium D. Potassium 7. 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? A. Protein B. Calcium C. Vitamin B1 D. Vitamin D 8. 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? A. Fish B. Corn oil C. Dietary supplements D. Leafy green vegetables 9. 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? A. ½ cup ice cream B. 1 ounce swiss cheese C. 1 cup milk D. 1 cup cottage cheese 10. A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the following groups of foods contains the highest level of carbohydrates? A. Milk, eggs, and cheese B. Butter, oils, and avocados C. Rice, potatoes, and oranges D. Chicken, green beans, and apples