NURS 275 Exam 1 StudySet Latest Update 2025-
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*Select the answer that correlates with the phrase*
"The individual is receiving insufficient protein and the body is breaking down more
tissue than it is building, as seen during periods of illness, trauma, aging, and
malnutrition"
A) Positive Nitrogen Balance
B) Negative Nitrogen Balance - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Negative Nitrogen Balance
-NNB indicates that the excretion of nitrogen exceeds intake. Positive NNB indicates
intake exceeds excretion seen during periods of growth: infancy, childhood,
adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation.
*Select the incorrect assessment of BMI*
A) Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 20 to 24.9
B) Underweight is indicated by a BMI less than 18.5
C) Overweight (increased weight compared to height) is a BMI of 25 to 29.9 and is
about 20% above desirable levels.
D) Obesity is indicated by a BMI greater than or equal to 30. - CORRECT ANSWER: A)
Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 20 to 24.9
-Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 18.5-24.9
A charge nurse is conducting a nutritional class for a group of newly licensed nurses
regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR). The charge nurse should inform the class that
which of the following factors increases BMR *Select all that Apply*
A) Lactation
,B) Prolonged Stress
C) Malnutrition
D) Puberty
E) Age older than 60 years - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Lactation
B) Prolonged Stress
D) Puberty
(ATI Book ch2)
A client asks the nurse which "brands" of foods to eat to get the most minerals. How
might the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWER: Choose unprocessed foods for best
source
PrepU
A nurse in a nutrition clinic is calculating body mass index (BMI) for several clients. The
nurse should identify which of the following client BMIs as overweight?
A) 24
B) 30
C) 27
D) 32 - CORRECT ANSWER: C) 27
-Overweight is defined as an increased body weight in relation to height, indicated by a
BMI of 25-29.9
(ATI book ch 3)
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse should
include which of the following foods as a major source of magnesium?
A) Tuna
B) Tomatoes
,C) Eggs
D) Oranges - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Tuna
-Tuna and Halibut are major sources of magnesium.
(ATI book ch 1)
A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be
out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
A) 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice
B) 6 Medium raw strawberries
C) 1/2 cup boiled Brussels Sprouts
D) 2 large, poached eggs - CORRECT ANSWER: D) 2 Large poached eggs
-Include eggs as a food that is high in Vitamin D.
(ATI book ch 1)
A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a group
of clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency of Vitamin C
*Select All that Apply*
A) Dysrhythmias
B) Scurvy
C) Pernicious anemia
D) Megaloblastic anemia
E) Bleeding Gums - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Scurvy
C) Bleeding Gums
-Scurvy is associated with a vitamin C deficiency, and bleeding gums is a condition that
results from vitamin C deficiency. (ATI book ch 1)
, A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine
provider's visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A) Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body
B) The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen
C) Excess fatty acids are stored in the muscle tissue
D) The body uses glycogen for fat before using available ATP - CORRECT ANSWER:
B) The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen
-The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen, which is stored in the muscle tissue
and liver for later use. (ATI Book ch2)
A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of the
following is a non-heme source of iron?
A) Ground Beef
B) Dried Beans
C) Salmon
D) Turkey - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Dried Beans
-Provide non-heme iron, as do other legumes, vegetables, and grains. (ATI book ch 1)
A nurse is performing a nutrition assessment on a client. Which of the following clinical
findings are suggestive of malnutrition? *Select All that Apply*
A) Poor Wound Healing
B) Dry Hair
C) Blood Pressure 130/80 mm Hg
D) Weak Hand Grips
E) Impaired Coordination - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Poor Wound Healing
B) Dry Hair
2026 135 Questions and 100% Verified Correct
Answers Guaranteed A+
*Select the answer that correlates with the phrase*
"The individual is receiving insufficient protein and the body is breaking down more
tissue than it is building, as seen during periods of illness, trauma, aging, and
malnutrition"
A) Positive Nitrogen Balance
B) Negative Nitrogen Balance - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Negative Nitrogen Balance
-NNB indicates that the excretion of nitrogen exceeds intake. Positive NNB indicates
intake exceeds excretion seen during periods of growth: infancy, childhood,
adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation.
*Select the incorrect assessment of BMI*
A) Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 20 to 24.9
B) Underweight is indicated by a BMI less than 18.5
C) Overweight (increased weight compared to height) is a BMI of 25 to 29.9 and is
about 20% above desirable levels.
D) Obesity is indicated by a BMI greater than or equal to 30. - CORRECT ANSWER: A)
Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 20 to 24.9
-Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 18.5-24.9
A charge nurse is conducting a nutritional class for a group of newly licensed nurses
regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR). The charge nurse should inform the class that
which of the following factors increases BMR *Select all that Apply*
A) Lactation
,B) Prolonged Stress
C) Malnutrition
D) Puberty
E) Age older than 60 years - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Lactation
B) Prolonged Stress
D) Puberty
(ATI Book ch2)
A client asks the nurse which "brands" of foods to eat to get the most minerals. How
might the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWER: Choose unprocessed foods for best
source
PrepU
A nurse in a nutrition clinic is calculating body mass index (BMI) for several clients. The
nurse should identify which of the following client BMIs as overweight?
A) 24
B) 30
C) 27
D) 32 - CORRECT ANSWER: C) 27
-Overweight is defined as an increased body weight in relation to height, indicated by a
BMI of 25-29.9
(ATI book ch 3)
A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse should
include which of the following foods as a major source of magnesium?
A) Tuna
B) Tomatoes
,C) Eggs
D) Oranges - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Tuna
-Tuna and Halibut are major sources of magnesium.
(ATI book ch 1)
A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be
out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
A) 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice
B) 6 Medium raw strawberries
C) 1/2 cup boiled Brussels Sprouts
D) 2 large, poached eggs - CORRECT ANSWER: D) 2 Large poached eggs
-Include eggs as a food that is high in Vitamin D.
(ATI book ch 1)
A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a group
of clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency of Vitamin C
*Select All that Apply*
A) Dysrhythmias
B) Scurvy
C) Pernicious anemia
D) Megaloblastic anemia
E) Bleeding Gums - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Scurvy
C) Bleeding Gums
-Scurvy is associated with a vitamin C deficiency, and bleeding gums is a condition that
results from vitamin C deficiency. (ATI book ch 1)
, A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine
provider's visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A) Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body
B) The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen
C) Excess fatty acids are stored in the muscle tissue
D) The body uses glycogen for fat before using available ATP - CORRECT ANSWER:
B) The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen
-The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen, which is stored in the muscle tissue
and liver for later use. (ATI Book ch2)
A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of the
following is a non-heme source of iron?
A) Ground Beef
B) Dried Beans
C) Salmon
D) Turkey - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Dried Beans
-Provide non-heme iron, as do other legumes, vegetables, and grains. (ATI book ch 1)
A nurse is performing a nutrition assessment on a client. Which of the following clinical
findings are suggestive of malnutrition? *Select All that Apply*
A) Poor Wound Healing
B) Dry Hair
C) Blood Pressure 130/80 mm Hg
D) Weak Hand Grips
E) Impaired Coordination - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Poor Wound Healing
B) Dry Hair
