NR 228 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers
2023-2024
A nurse is caring for a client with a third-degree burn over 30% of the body surface
area. What should be the nurse's priority?
Provision of adequate protein
Which is the best food selection for a client with a renal diet order?
baked chicken with rice and green beans
Brainpower
What addition treatment is recommended for client's diagnosed gestation diabetes?
daily moderate exercise
medical nutrition therapy
What is the most significant nutrition concern for most americans?
excessive intake of saturated fats, cholesterol, sodium and sugars.
A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes. The client reports that their blood
glucose level is usually around 88 mg/dL prior to participating in their exercise
regimen. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
Eat 4-6 crackers before exercising
consumer carbs beforehand
A nurse is reviewing dietary information with a group of clients. The nurse asks the
group which component of protein is essential for survival. Which response by a
client indicates understanding
amino acids
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for heart disease. The nurse explains to
the client about HDL and LDLs. Which is the best statement by the nurse to explain
the relationship of HDL and LDL levels to heart disease?
A high HDL level and a low LDL level is ideal for a healthy heart
Which amino acid is used by the gastrointestinal tract during stress?
Glutamine
Which food should a client with type 2 diabetes avoid?
blueberry muffin
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client with type 1 diabetes. The nurse should instruct
the client that glycemic control is important from conception through the first
trimester to prevent _____ and during the second and third trimesters to prevent
_____
fetal abnormalities
Macrosomia (large baby)
, 1. A nurse is caring for a client who habitually uses sunscreen and covers their head,
neck, torso, and all limbs with ultraviolet protective clothing. What dietary instruction
should the nurse include for this client?
ensure adequate intake of vitamin D from fortified foods and supplements
Which is the best dietary recommendation to help prevent cancer?
Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily
1. A nurse is caring for a client with chronic lung problems. The client has been
prescribed long-term use steroids for several years. Which of the following should
the nurse include in client education?
decrease high calorie food to avoid weight gain
1. A nurse is caring for a client with HIV who is experiencing diarrhea. Which dietary
recommendation should the nurse make?
peanut butter and toast
Which diet is recommended for client with chronic cholecysitis?
low-fat diet
Which is the primary focus of nutrition therapy for clients with chronic renal failure?
limit foods that produce toxic metabolic byproducts
Which organ produces bile and metabolizes carbohydrate, lipids, protiens, and
vitamins?
Liver
What is the primary source of energy for a client who exercises less than one hour
per week?
Glucose
1. A nurse on a medical unit is caring for a newly admitted client with pancreatitis.
The nurse should anticipate the health care provider will order which method for
nutritional support?
enteral feeding via jejunum
1. A nurse is instructing a client with cholecystitis about required dietary
modifications. The nurse should include which of the following foods as appropriate
for the client's diet?
roast turkey
1. The clinic nurse teaches a client with coronary heart disease about the health
heart diet. Which food choices suggested by the nurse does the client need to
avoid?
processed meats, margarin, and sugar sweetened drinks
1. A nurse is providing discharge education to a client with a new diagnosis of
hypertension. Which statement(s) by the client indicates a need for further education
on low sodium diet? Select all that apply.
2023-2024
A nurse is caring for a client with a third-degree burn over 30% of the body surface
area. What should be the nurse's priority?
Provision of adequate protein
Which is the best food selection for a client with a renal diet order?
baked chicken with rice and green beans
Brainpower
What addition treatment is recommended for client's diagnosed gestation diabetes?
daily moderate exercise
medical nutrition therapy
What is the most significant nutrition concern for most americans?
excessive intake of saturated fats, cholesterol, sodium and sugars.
A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes. The client reports that their blood
glucose level is usually around 88 mg/dL prior to participating in their exercise
regimen. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
Eat 4-6 crackers before exercising
consumer carbs beforehand
A nurse is reviewing dietary information with a group of clients. The nurse asks the
group which component of protein is essential for survival. Which response by a
client indicates understanding
amino acids
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for heart disease. The nurse explains to
the client about HDL and LDLs. Which is the best statement by the nurse to explain
the relationship of HDL and LDL levels to heart disease?
A high HDL level and a low LDL level is ideal for a healthy heart
Which amino acid is used by the gastrointestinal tract during stress?
Glutamine
Which food should a client with type 2 diabetes avoid?
blueberry muffin
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client with type 1 diabetes. The nurse should instruct
the client that glycemic control is important from conception through the first
trimester to prevent _____ and during the second and third trimesters to prevent
_____
fetal abnormalities
Macrosomia (large baby)
, 1. A nurse is caring for a client who habitually uses sunscreen and covers their head,
neck, torso, and all limbs with ultraviolet protective clothing. What dietary instruction
should the nurse include for this client?
ensure adequate intake of vitamin D from fortified foods and supplements
Which is the best dietary recommendation to help prevent cancer?
Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily
1. A nurse is caring for a client with chronic lung problems. The client has been
prescribed long-term use steroids for several years. Which of the following should
the nurse include in client education?
decrease high calorie food to avoid weight gain
1. A nurse is caring for a client with HIV who is experiencing diarrhea. Which dietary
recommendation should the nurse make?
peanut butter and toast
Which diet is recommended for client with chronic cholecysitis?
low-fat diet
Which is the primary focus of nutrition therapy for clients with chronic renal failure?
limit foods that produce toxic metabolic byproducts
Which organ produces bile and metabolizes carbohydrate, lipids, protiens, and
vitamins?
Liver
What is the primary source of energy for a client who exercises less than one hour
per week?
Glucose
1. A nurse on a medical unit is caring for a newly admitted client with pancreatitis.
The nurse should anticipate the health care provider will order which method for
nutritional support?
enteral feeding via jejunum
1. A nurse is instructing a client with cholecystitis about required dietary
modifications. The nurse should include which of the following foods as appropriate
for the client's diet?
roast turkey
1. The clinic nurse teaches a client with coronary heart disease about the health
heart diet. Which food choices suggested by the nurse does the client need to
avoid?
processed meats, margarin, and sugar sweetened drinks
1. A nurse is providing discharge education to a client with a new diagnosis of
hypertension. Which statement(s) by the client indicates a need for further education
on low sodium diet? Select all that apply.
