Nutrition Mid Term
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students called "Overeating: How to
Prevent Negative Effects on the Body." Which statement indicates that teaching has
been successful? - ANS-"My monosaccharide level is 80. That's normal!"
The nurse knows that the disaccharide maltose is found in which of the following foods?
- ANS-Infant formulas
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. Which carbohydrate most
likely contributed to the client's obesity? - ANS-Fructose
Which of the following are accurate recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary
Guidelines? - ANS-Reduce overall calories consumed from added sugars.
Which statement made by a pregnant client about food is concerning to the nurse? -
ANS-"I eat 2 cups of cereal with sugar, 2 bananas, and 2 cups of milk every morning."
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students on healthy food choices. The
nurse teaches that fats are: - ANS-A major source of fuel for the body.
A nurse knows that the energy requirements of fats are measured in kilocalories and
compare to carbohydrates in which of the following ways? - ANS-Fats have a greater
potential for release of energy.
Which statement made by the client about saturated fat is concerning? - ANS-"We often
eat out at least 5 days a week."
When discharging a 25-year-old obese client diagnosed with diabetes, a nurse teaches
the client which characteristics of saturated fats? Select all that apply.
1. Liquid at room temperature
2. Solid at room temperature
3. Become rancid quickly.
4. Long shelf life
5. Become rancid slowly. - ANS-2, 4, 5
, A nurse knows that the energy requirements of proteins are measured in grams and are
distinguished from carbohydrates and fats in which of the following ways? -
ANS-Proteins have nitrogen as a building-block element.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with obesity. Which nutrient, when eaten in
excess, does the nurse tell the client can contribute to fat stores in the body? -
ANS-Protein
A nurse is caring for an elderly client admitted to the emergency department (ED).
When the nurse learns that the client has muscle wasting, which does the nurse
suspect? - ANS-Negative nitrogen balance
Which commonly consumed legumes are important protein sources? Select all that
apply.
1. Black eyed peas
2. Walnuts
3. Peanuts
4. Green beans
5. Lentils - ANS-1, 3, 5
Which statement made by a nurse is true regarding the formation of dental caries? -
ANS-Some people are more predisposed to developing dental caries than others.
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in the body? - ANS-Prevents
tooth decay
Which types of complex carbohydrates are of nutritional importance? Select all that
apply.
1. Fiber
2. Starch
3. Maltose
4. Galactose
5. Gylcogen - ANS-1, 2, 5
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students called "Overeating: How to
Prevent Negative Effects on the Body." Which statement indicates that teaching has
been successful? - ANS-"My monosaccharide level is 80. That's normal!"
The nurse knows that the disaccharide maltose is found in which of the following foods?
- ANS-Infant formulas
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with morbid obesity. Which carbohydrate most
likely contributed to the client's obesity? - ANS-Fructose
Which of the following are accurate recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary
Guidelines? - ANS-Reduce overall calories consumed from added sugars.
Which statement made by a pregnant client about food is concerning to the nurse? -
ANS-"I eat 2 cups of cereal with sugar, 2 bananas, and 2 cups of milk every morning."
A nurse is leading a seminar with middle school students on healthy food choices. The
nurse teaches that fats are: - ANS-A major source of fuel for the body.
A nurse knows that the energy requirements of fats are measured in kilocalories and
compare to carbohydrates in which of the following ways? - ANS-Fats have a greater
potential for release of energy.
Which statement made by the client about saturated fat is concerning? - ANS-"We often
eat out at least 5 days a week."
When discharging a 25-year-old obese client diagnosed with diabetes, a nurse teaches
the client which characteristics of saturated fats? Select all that apply.
1. Liquid at room temperature
2. Solid at room temperature
3. Become rancid quickly.
4. Long shelf life
5. Become rancid slowly. - ANS-2, 4, 5
, A nurse knows that the energy requirements of proteins are measured in grams and are
distinguished from carbohydrates and fats in which of the following ways? -
ANS-Proteins have nitrogen as a building-block element.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with obesity. Which nutrient, when eaten in
excess, does the nurse tell the client can contribute to fat stores in the body? -
ANS-Protein
A nurse is caring for an elderly client admitted to the emergency department (ED).
When the nurse learns that the client has muscle wasting, which does the nurse
suspect? - ANS-Negative nitrogen balance
Which commonly consumed legumes are important protein sources? Select all that
apply.
1. Black eyed peas
2. Walnuts
3. Peanuts
4. Green beans
5. Lentils - ANS-1, 3, 5
Which statement made by a nurse is true regarding the formation of dental caries? -
ANS-Some people are more predisposed to developing dental caries than others.
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in the body? - ANS-Prevents
tooth decay
Which types of complex carbohydrates are of nutritional importance? Select all that
apply.
1. Fiber
2. Starch
3. Maltose
4. Galactose
5. Gylcogen - ANS-1, 2, 5
