1. Which nutrient provides the densest form of energy for the human body?
a. Fibers
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Carbohydrates
2. The nurse is preparing to educate a client about the process of metabolism. What
information should the nurse include in the client's teaching?
a. Absorbed nutrients are used to break down body functions
b. Excreted nutrients are used by the body for energy and function
c. Absorbed nutrients are used by the body for energy and
function
d. Excreted nutrients are used to break down body structures
3. Which tool should the nurse teach clients about to encourage the client to follow the
dietary guidelines for Americans?
a. Supplemental nutrition assistance program
(SNAP) b. MyPlate
c. Food Labels
d. Exchange list for meal planning
4. The nurse is educating a client about a low-fat diet. What information should the
nurse include?
a. Red meat should be consumed 5 days out of the week
b. Saturated fats are good source to include in the diet
c. Lipoproteins with higher ratio of protein to lipids are healthier
d. The client should eliminate all fat from their diet
5. A client who is a single parent with three children and works part time ask the nurse if they
are eligible for any governmental assistance programs. Which assistance program should
the nurse recommend?
a. Food pantry
b. School breakfast program
c. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program
d. Medicare Part A
6. A client states they are trying to lose weight but have not had success. Their daily energy
requirements are met by their kilocalories (KCAL) intake in food. Which statement by the
nurse is most appropriate?
a. “You will need to decrease your energy expenditure and maintain your current diet”.
b. “You maintaining your current routine will lead to weight loss, it just takes time.”
c. “You are consuming only as much energy as you expend, keeping you at your
current weight.”
d. “You will need to increase your kcal intake and maintain your energy expenditure.”
, 7.What is the recommended dietary allowance for protein per day for a client who weighs 149
pounds? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number).
a. 40g
b. 50g
c. 54g
d. 34g
8. According to the acceptable macronutrient distribution range( AMDR). What is the
maximum percentage of energy (KCAL) that can come from carbohydrates to prevent the
risk of chronic disease?
a. 45% KCAL
b. 30% Kcal
c. 25% Kcal
d. 65% Kcal
9. A nurse is providing instruction to a client about interventions to reduce the risk of
developing cardiovascular disease. Which statement by the client should indicate to the
nurse the need for further education?
a. I will increase my consumption of foods that produce a high glycemic index
b. I will implement using canola oil in my diet
c. I will increase omega 3 fatty acids in my diet
d. I will derived proteins sources such as meats
10. The nurse teaches a client about the sources of saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Which
food items identified by the client indicate an understanding of the unsaturated fats?
a. Chicken and lamb
b. Avocados and fatty fish
c. Beef and pork
d. Whole milk and palm oil
11. A school nurse is educating a group of high school student athletes about protein
and amino acid supplements. Which information should the nurse include int he
education?
a. Supplements can be helpful to store extra protein for endurance sports
b. Protein-rich foods provide student athletes a safe alternative to amino acid supplements
c. Supplements are necessary due to the lack of amino acids in many student athletes'
diets
d. Athletes who need to build muscle mass should take protein supplements.
12. The community health nurse cares for a client with hyperlipidemia who asks why so much
attention is given to lipid levels. What is the nurse's best response?
a. Monitoring lipids is a way that we can see how compliant you are to the
treatment program.
a. Fibers
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Carbohydrates
2. The nurse is preparing to educate a client about the process of metabolism. What
information should the nurse include in the client's teaching?
a. Absorbed nutrients are used to break down body functions
b. Excreted nutrients are used by the body for energy and function
c. Absorbed nutrients are used by the body for energy and
function
d. Excreted nutrients are used to break down body structures
3. Which tool should the nurse teach clients about to encourage the client to follow the
dietary guidelines for Americans?
a. Supplemental nutrition assistance program
(SNAP) b. MyPlate
c. Food Labels
d. Exchange list for meal planning
4. The nurse is educating a client about a low-fat diet. What information should the
nurse include?
a. Red meat should be consumed 5 days out of the week
b. Saturated fats are good source to include in the diet
c. Lipoproteins with higher ratio of protein to lipids are healthier
d. The client should eliminate all fat from their diet
5. A client who is a single parent with three children and works part time ask the nurse if they
are eligible for any governmental assistance programs. Which assistance program should
the nurse recommend?
a. Food pantry
b. School breakfast program
c. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program
d. Medicare Part A
6. A client states they are trying to lose weight but have not had success. Their daily energy
requirements are met by their kilocalories (KCAL) intake in food. Which statement by the
nurse is most appropriate?
a. “You will need to decrease your energy expenditure and maintain your current diet”.
b. “You maintaining your current routine will lead to weight loss, it just takes time.”
c. “You are consuming only as much energy as you expend, keeping you at your
current weight.”
d. “You will need to increase your kcal intake and maintain your energy expenditure.”
, 7.What is the recommended dietary allowance for protein per day for a client who weighs 149
pounds? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number).
a. 40g
b. 50g
c. 54g
d. 34g
8. According to the acceptable macronutrient distribution range( AMDR). What is the
maximum percentage of energy (KCAL) that can come from carbohydrates to prevent the
risk of chronic disease?
a. 45% KCAL
b. 30% Kcal
c. 25% Kcal
d. 65% Kcal
9. A nurse is providing instruction to a client about interventions to reduce the risk of
developing cardiovascular disease. Which statement by the client should indicate to the
nurse the need for further education?
a. I will increase my consumption of foods that produce a high glycemic index
b. I will implement using canola oil in my diet
c. I will increase omega 3 fatty acids in my diet
d. I will derived proteins sources such as meats
10. The nurse teaches a client about the sources of saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Which
food items identified by the client indicate an understanding of the unsaturated fats?
a. Chicken and lamb
b. Avocados and fatty fish
c. Beef and pork
d. Whole milk and palm oil
11. A school nurse is educating a group of high school student athletes about protein
and amino acid supplements. Which information should the nurse include int he
education?
a. Supplements can be helpful to store extra protein for endurance sports
b. Protein-rich foods provide student athletes a safe alternative to amino acid supplements
c. Supplements are necessary due to the lack of amino acids in many student athletes'
diets
d. Athletes who need to build muscle mass should take protein supplements.
12. The community health nurse cares for a client with hyperlipidemia who asks why so much
attention is given to lipid levels. What is the nurse's best response?
a. Monitoring lipids is a way that we can see how compliant you are to the
treatment program.
