From Nutrients to Nursing Care: Verified
Questions and Answers for Exam Success
Name the five/six essential nutrients - ✔✔carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
Name the five/six essential nutrients - ✔✔carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is - ✔✔carbs
The major source of energy for the body is - ✔✔carbs
carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram - ✔✔4
carbs provide Kcalories per 1 gram - ✔✔4
Sucrose is a sugar found in and -------------------------✔✔fruits, veggies
Sucrose is a sugar found in and -------------------------✔✔fruits, veggies
Lactose is a sugar found in ? - ✔✔milk
Lactose is a sugar found in ? - ✔✔milk
What is glycogen? - ✔✔It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
What is glycogen? - ✔✔It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
Is glycogen eaten in foods? - ✔✔NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
,Is glycogen eaten in foods? - ✔✔NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns and . - ✔✔protein,
fat
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns and . - ✔✔protein,
fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is . - ✔✔fats
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is . - ✔✔fats
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔9
Fats provide Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔9
Fats carry vitamins - ✔✔A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
Fats carry vitamins - ✔✔A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is------------------------- ✔✔protein (second best
is Vit C)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is------------------------- ✔✔protein (second best
is Vit C)
Proteins provide Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔4
,Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - ✔✔False- they are necessary for a body's
chemical reactions.
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - ✔✔False- they are necessary for a body's
chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - ✔✔True (even bone)
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - ✔✔True (even bone)
Water accounts for to % of an adult's total weight? - ✔✔50 to 60%
Water accounts for to % of an adult's total weight? - ✔✔50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups - ✔✔Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Name the four basic food groups - ✔✔Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Water acounts for to % of an infant's total weight? - ✔✔70 to 75%
Water acounts for to % of an infant's total weight? - ✔✔70 to 75%
An individual is overweight if they are % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔10
An individual is overweight if they are % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔10
An individual is obese if they weigh % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔20
, An individual is obese if they weigh _______ % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? - ✔✔Plain water, cotton balls,
washcloths
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? - ✔✔Plain water, cotton balls,
washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? - ✔✔No, this is dangerous
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? - ✔✔No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - ✔✔No, it would cross contaminate
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - ✔✔No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - ✔✔No, fold the diaper down.
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - ✔✔No, fold the diaper down.
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? - ✔✔100 to 105
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? - ✔✔100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? - ✔✔Lower body temperature during fever.
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? - ✔✔Lower body temperature during fever.
Questions and Answers for Exam Success
Name the five/six essential nutrients - ✔✔carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
Name the five/six essential nutrients - ✔✔carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is - ✔✔carbs
The major source of energy for the body is - ✔✔carbs
carbs provide ____________ Kcalories per 1 gram - ✔✔4
carbs provide Kcalories per 1 gram - ✔✔4
Sucrose is a sugar found in and -------------------------✔✔fruits, veggies
Sucrose is a sugar found in and -------------------------✔✔fruits, veggies
Lactose is a sugar found in ? - ✔✔milk
Lactose is a sugar found in ? - ✔✔milk
What is glycogen? - ✔✔It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
What is glycogen? - ✔✔It is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
Is glycogen eaten in foods? - ✔✔NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
,Is glycogen eaten in foods? - ✔✔NO! It is a stored form of glucose MANUFACTURED by the liver.
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns and . - ✔✔protein,
fat
When the body does not receive enough carbs it burns and . - ✔✔protein,
fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is . - ✔✔fats
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is . - ✔✔fats
Fats provide ___________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔9
Fats provide Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔9
Fats carry vitamins - ✔✔A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
Fats carry vitamins - ✔✔A,D,E,K (Remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is------------------------- ✔✔protein (second best
is Vit C)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is------------------------- ✔✔protein (second best
is Vit C)
Proteins provide Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔4
,Proteins provide __________ Kcalories per 1 gram. - ✔✔4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - ✔✔False- they are necessary for a body's
chemical reactions.
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body. (T/F) - ✔✔False- they are necessary for a body's
chemical reactions.
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - ✔✔True (even bone)
Water is present in ALL body tissues. (T/F) - ✔✔True (even bone)
Water accounts for to % of an adult's total weight? - ✔✔50 to 60%
Water accounts for to % of an adult's total weight? - ✔✔50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups - ✔✔Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Name the four basic food groups - ✔✔Milk & Cheese, Meat & Legumes, Veggies & Fruits, Bread & Cereal
Water acounts for to % of an infant's total weight? - ✔✔70 to 75%
Water acounts for to % of an infant's total weight? - ✔✔70 to 75%
An individual is overweight if they are % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔10
An individual is overweight if they are % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔10
An individual is obese if they weigh % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔20
, An individual is obese if they weigh _______ % above the ideal weight. - ✔✔20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? - ✔✔Plain water, cotton balls,
washcloths
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant? - ✔✔Plain water, cotton balls,
washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? - ✔✔No, this is dangerous
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant? - ✔✔No, this is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - ✔✔No, it would cross contaminate
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth edge for both eyes? - ✔✔No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - ✔✔No, fold the diaper down.
Should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper? - ✔✔No, fold the diaper down.
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? - ✔✔100 to 105
What temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant? - ✔✔100 to 105
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? - ✔✔Lower body temperature during fever.
What is the #1 purpose of a tepid sponge bath? - ✔✔Lower body temperature during fever.
