RNSG 1430| RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 1
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
nutrition - ANSWER: Is the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on
health and disease. (Giddens, 2013)
The sum of processes by which one takes in and uses nutrients. (Lewis, 2017)
obesity - ANSWER: more than half of the population is obese
highest in adults with lowest income
leading modifiable risk factor for cancer, high BP, heart disease
6 Major Nutrients - ANSWER: Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
water
Macronutrients - ANSWER: Measured in kilocalories (Kcal)
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Micronutrients - ANSWER: Vitamins
Minerals
water
Kilocalorie - ANSWER: 1000 calories.
Calories - ANSWER: are a unit of heat that measures the amount of energy that
foods produce in the human body. (amount of heat that raises 1g of water 1° C.)
Average adult should consume_-_ cal/kg to lose body weight - ANSWER: 20-25
Average adult should consume _-_ cal/kg to maintain body weight - ANSWER: 25-30
Average adult should consume _-_ cal/kg to gain body weight - ANSWER: 30-35
for our body to work at peak performance we need - ANSWER: all macronitrients
and micronutrients
1g carbohydrate - ANSWER: 4kcal
, 1g protein - ANSWER: 4 kcal
1 gram of fat - ANSWER: 9 kcal
Vitamin A - ANSWER: vision (night blindness), skin and bones
Vitamin D - ANSWER: stimulation of calcium and phosphorus, deficiency causes
Vitamin K - ANSWER: blood clotting
in hospital setting avoid green leafy vegetables because it counteracts vit K
Vitamin C - ANSWER: collagen formation (wound healing), also protects other
nutrients. Aids in absorption of iron. Deficiency causes scurvy
Vitamin B - ANSWER: nervous system and metabolism. Vegetarian diets can lack
vitamin B12 because they eat no eggs or meat
Phytochemicals - ANSWER: Foods found in plant sources (fruits and vegetables),
whole grains, tea and soy products
-Compounds with health protecting qualities, antioxidants and immune-boosting
properties.
examples of phytochemicals - ANSWER: Carotenoids, lycopene Isoflavones
Carotenoids - ANSWER: found in colorful fruits and vegetables (green, orange, red
and yellow)
-retinal protection
-decrease cancer
lycopene - ANSWER: - found in large amounts in tomato products
Isoflavones - ANSWER: found in soy foods (tofu, soy milk and soybean products) and
black and green teas
-help with menopause
-prevent osteoporosis
-decreases cancer cell growth
Nutritional Supplements - ANSWER: Includes vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals,
amino acids, enzymes, extracts, or combinations of these
Includes ergonomic aids
ergonomic aids - ANSWER: substances used to improve exercise and athletic
performance
variety of items used to enhance body performance and promote muscle growth
examples of ergonomic aids - ANSWER: Amino acids
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
nutrition - ANSWER: Is the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on
health and disease. (Giddens, 2013)
The sum of processes by which one takes in and uses nutrients. (Lewis, 2017)
obesity - ANSWER: more than half of the population is obese
highest in adults with lowest income
leading modifiable risk factor for cancer, high BP, heart disease
6 Major Nutrients - ANSWER: Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
water
Macronutrients - ANSWER: Measured in kilocalories (Kcal)
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Micronutrients - ANSWER: Vitamins
Minerals
water
Kilocalorie - ANSWER: 1000 calories.
Calories - ANSWER: are a unit of heat that measures the amount of energy that
foods produce in the human body. (amount of heat that raises 1g of water 1° C.)
Average adult should consume_-_ cal/kg to lose body weight - ANSWER: 20-25
Average adult should consume _-_ cal/kg to maintain body weight - ANSWER: 25-30
Average adult should consume _-_ cal/kg to gain body weight - ANSWER: 30-35
for our body to work at peak performance we need - ANSWER: all macronitrients
and micronutrients
1g carbohydrate - ANSWER: 4kcal
, 1g protein - ANSWER: 4 kcal
1 gram of fat - ANSWER: 9 kcal
Vitamin A - ANSWER: vision (night blindness), skin and bones
Vitamin D - ANSWER: stimulation of calcium and phosphorus, deficiency causes
Vitamin K - ANSWER: blood clotting
in hospital setting avoid green leafy vegetables because it counteracts vit K
Vitamin C - ANSWER: collagen formation (wound healing), also protects other
nutrients. Aids in absorption of iron. Deficiency causes scurvy
Vitamin B - ANSWER: nervous system and metabolism. Vegetarian diets can lack
vitamin B12 because they eat no eggs or meat
Phytochemicals - ANSWER: Foods found in plant sources (fruits and vegetables),
whole grains, tea and soy products
-Compounds with health protecting qualities, antioxidants and immune-boosting
properties.
examples of phytochemicals - ANSWER: Carotenoids, lycopene Isoflavones
Carotenoids - ANSWER: found in colorful fruits and vegetables (green, orange, red
and yellow)
-retinal protection
-decrease cancer
lycopene - ANSWER: - found in large amounts in tomato products
Isoflavones - ANSWER: found in soy foods (tofu, soy milk and soybean products) and
black and green teas
-help with menopause
-prevent osteoporosis
-decreases cancer cell growth
Nutritional Supplements - ANSWER: Includes vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals,
amino acids, enzymes, extracts, or combinations of these
Includes ergonomic aids
ergonomic aids - ANSWER: substances used to improve exercise and athletic
performance
variety of items used to enhance body performance and promote muscle growth
examples of ergonomic aids - ANSWER: Amino acids
