NR228
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as part of routine physical
examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse
should identify that this client has more risk factors for which of the following disorders? -
ANSWER Cardiovascular disease
A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______ instructions
regarding weight management. Which client requires further action based on the body mass
index level? Select all that apply - ANSWER A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of
31
A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29
A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16
A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32
A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of
anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the
adequacy of the client's protein uptake and synthesis? - ANSWER Albumin
A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound
healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER
Protein
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good
source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? - ANSWER Fish
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following
foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? - ANSWER 1 cup
milk
, A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which
of the following groups of foods contain the highest level of carbohydrates? - ANSWER Rice,
potatoes, and oranges
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's teaching plan should state
that in order to limit saturated fat intake, the client should limit total fat intake to what
percentage of total calories per day? - ANSWER 30%
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of
the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein? - ANSWER Soybeans
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of
the following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D in the body? - ANSWER Exposure to
sunlight
A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of
the following as a recommend amount of vegetables servings per day? - ANSWER 2 1/2 cups
A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on weight management
using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the
following clients have a healthy BMI? - ANSWER A client with a weight of 150 lbs and height of
68 inches
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of
inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is
the best choice for the client? - ANSWER Soy milk
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low-sodium, and low-
cholesterol diet. Which of the following foods choices by the client indicates the need for
further teaching? - ANSWER A slice of cheese
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as part of routine physical
examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 31 and he is a current smoker. The nurse
should identify that this client has more risk factors for which of the following disorders? -
ANSWER Cardiovascular disease
A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______ instructions
regarding weight management. Which client requires further action based on the body mass
index level? Select all that apply - ANSWER A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of
31
A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29
A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16
A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32
A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of
anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the
adequacy of the client's protein uptake and synthesis? - ANSWER Albumin
A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound
healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER
Protein
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good
source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? - ANSWER Fish
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following
foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? - ANSWER 1 cup
milk
, A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which
of the following groups of foods contain the highest level of carbohydrates? - ANSWER Rice,
potatoes, and oranges
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's teaching plan should state
that in order to limit saturated fat intake, the client should limit total fat intake to what
percentage of total calories per day? - ANSWER 30%
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of
the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein? - ANSWER Soybeans
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of
the following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D in the body? - ANSWER Exposure to
sunlight
A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of
the following as a recommend amount of vegetables servings per day? - ANSWER 2 1/2 cups
A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on weight management
using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the
following clients have a healthy BMI? - ANSWER A client with a weight of 150 lbs and height of
68 inches
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of
inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is
the best choice for the client? - ANSWER Soy milk
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low-sodium, and low-
cholesterol diet. Which of the following foods choices by the client indicates the need for
further teaching? - ANSWER A slice of cheese
