NUR 215 module 7-10 exam 3
What are fat soluble vitamins? - answer Vitamins that dissolve in fat and are stored in
the body. ADEK
What is the function of Vitamin A? - answer Helps with vision.
What is the function of Vitamin D? - answer Aids in the absorption of calcium.
What is the function of Vitamin E? - answer Acts as an antioxidant and protects red
blood cells.
What is the function of Vitamin K? - answer Acts as an anticoagulant and should be
avoided with green leafy vegetables as it can make blood thinner.
What are carbohydrates? - answer Primary source of energy, found in corn syrups,
honey, milk, vegetables, bread, and grains.
What are simple sugars? - answer Types of carbohydrates found in corn syrup, honey,
milk, and table sugar.
What is albumin? - answer A protein that promote wound healing.
What is the function of calcium? - answerImportant for bone and teeth formation, found
in dairy, kale, fortified grains, broccoli, and whole grains.
What is the function of iron? - answerEssential for hemoglobin production, can be
promoted by consuming vitamin C (e.g., orange juice).
What are proteins? - answerComposed of amino acids, found in meats, whole milk,
nuts, grains, soy milk, tofu, and salmon.
What is the function of sodium? - answerImportant for water balance, can be reduced
by consuming less fat and lean meat (e.g., chicken).
What is the function of vitamin C? - answerAids in iron absorption.
What is the function of zinc? - answerActs as cofactors for many enzymes involved in
growth and insulin storage.
What is the normal range for potassium lab values? - answer3.5-5 meq.
What is the normal range for sodium lab values? - answer135-145.
, What is the normal range for magnesium lab values? - answer1.3-2.1.
What is the normal range for calcium lab values? - answer9-10.5.
What does BMI stand for? - answerBody mass index.
How do you calculate BMI? - answerWeight (kg) / Height (m^2).
What are the ranges for BMI? - answerUnder 18.5 (underweight), 18.5-24.9 (healthy),
over 25-29.9 (overweight).
What is an older adult diet? - answerCalcium, fiber, decreased thirst sensation, still
need vitamins and minerals.
What is a diabetic diet? - answerAvoid simple sugars, juices, honey.
What is a low cholesterol diet? - answerAvoid full fat dairy, red meats, butter, full fat
yogurt, processed meat, fried foods.
What is a mechanical soft diet? - answerDiced or ground foods.
What is a full liquid diet? - answerIce cream, soup, pudding, milk, liquid at room
temperature.
What is a clear liquid diet? - answerBroth, water, apple juice.
What is a vegetarian diet? - answerNo meats, tofu, beans.
What is a vegan diet? - answerPlant-based.
What is a pescatarian diet? - answerFish and eggs.
What is a high protein diet? - answerMeats, salmon, red meats.
What is a high fiber diet? - answerWhole grain, raw nuts, or dried fruits.
How is a diagnosis of malnutrition made? - answerBMI and signs of bruises.
What are some expected findings for malnutrition? - answerPoor dental health, easily
bleeding gums, flaccid muscles, enlarged thyroid, hair loss, pale and thick dry skin.
What are the nursing interventions for malnutrition? - answerSwallowing assistance,
nausea management, NG tube placement, lab monitoring, and supplements.
What is Enteral Feeding? - answerFeeding when unable to eat orally
What are fat soluble vitamins? - answer Vitamins that dissolve in fat and are stored in
the body. ADEK
What is the function of Vitamin A? - answer Helps with vision.
What is the function of Vitamin D? - answer Aids in the absorption of calcium.
What is the function of Vitamin E? - answer Acts as an antioxidant and protects red
blood cells.
What is the function of Vitamin K? - answer Acts as an anticoagulant and should be
avoided with green leafy vegetables as it can make blood thinner.
What are carbohydrates? - answer Primary source of energy, found in corn syrups,
honey, milk, vegetables, bread, and grains.
What are simple sugars? - answer Types of carbohydrates found in corn syrup, honey,
milk, and table sugar.
What is albumin? - answer A protein that promote wound healing.
What is the function of calcium? - answerImportant for bone and teeth formation, found
in dairy, kale, fortified grains, broccoli, and whole grains.
What is the function of iron? - answerEssential for hemoglobin production, can be
promoted by consuming vitamin C (e.g., orange juice).
What are proteins? - answerComposed of amino acids, found in meats, whole milk,
nuts, grains, soy milk, tofu, and salmon.
What is the function of sodium? - answerImportant for water balance, can be reduced
by consuming less fat and lean meat (e.g., chicken).
What is the function of vitamin C? - answerAids in iron absorption.
What is the function of zinc? - answerActs as cofactors for many enzymes involved in
growth and insulin storage.
What is the normal range for potassium lab values? - answer3.5-5 meq.
What is the normal range for sodium lab values? - answer135-145.
, What is the normal range for magnesium lab values? - answer1.3-2.1.
What is the normal range for calcium lab values? - answer9-10.5.
What does BMI stand for? - answerBody mass index.
How do you calculate BMI? - answerWeight (kg) / Height (m^2).
What are the ranges for BMI? - answerUnder 18.5 (underweight), 18.5-24.9 (healthy),
over 25-29.9 (overweight).
What is an older adult diet? - answerCalcium, fiber, decreased thirst sensation, still
need vitamins and minerals.
What is a diabetic diet? - answerAvoid simple sugars, juices, honey.
What is a low cholesterol diet? - answerAvoid full fat dairy, red meats, butter, full fat
yogurt, processed meat, fried foods.
What is a mechanical soft diet? - answerDiced or ground foods.
What is a full liquid diet? - answerIce cream, soup, pudding, milk, liquid at room
temperature.
What is a clear liquid diet? - answerBroth, water, apple juice.
What is a vegetarian diet? - answerNo meats, tofu, beans.
What is a vegan diet? - answerPlant-based.
What is a pescatarian diet? - answerFish and eggs.
What is a high protein diet? - answerMeats, salmon, red meats.
What is a high fiber diet? - answerWhole grain, raw nuts, or dried fruits.
How is a diagnosis of malnutrition made? - answerBMI and signs of bruises.
What are some expected findings for malnutrition? - answerPoor dental health, easily
bleeding gums, flaccid muscles, enlarged thyroid, hair loss, pale and thick dry skin.
What are the nursing interventions for malnutrition? - answerSwallowing assistance,
nausea management, NG tube placement, lab monitoring, and supplements.
What is Enteral Feeding? - answerFeeding when unable to eat orally
