WGU D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL
SCIENCE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A patient with a history of cardiovascular disease correct answer The type of
patient who would benefit the most from statin therapy.
A protein-restricted diet can still provide the full daily requirement of all essential
nutrients correct answer An incorrect statement regarding nutrition for patients
with chronic kidney disease.
Absorption of water correct answer The main task of the large intestine during
digestion.
Accurate statement about uric stone formation correct answer Uric acid stones
may result from an impairment in purine metabolism.
Acid-base balance correction correct answer The statement 'If the body's pH is
too high, the kidneys secrete hydrogen ions' requires correction.
Acidosis correct answer A metabolic condition resulting from the kidney's inability
to filter materials properly.
Action for patient prescribed peritoneal dialysis correct answer Educate the
patient about how to perform peritoneal dialysis.
Action of phytonutrients in cancer prevention correct answer Promote
antioxidant activity
,Adequate intake (AI) recommendation of daily total water during pregnancy
correct answer 3 L
Adequate intake (AI) recommendation of daily total water for men 19 and older
correct answer 3.7 L
Adequate intake of total water for pregnant women correct answer 3.0 L
Al55lyearloldlpostmenopausallAfricanlAmericanlwoman correct answer A
demographic description of a patient.
Aldosterone correct answer A hormone that stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb
sodium.
Allopurinol dietary need correct answer The patient should drink 10 to 12 glasses
of fluid daily.
Alpha-linolenic correct answer Essential fatty acid that must be obtained from
food.
Amino acids correct answer Are converted to protein in the process of anabolism.
Anatomic structure important for nutrient absorption in the intestinal wall correct
answer Mucosal folds, Villi, Microvilli
Anemia correct answer A condition that may result from the diminished ability of
failing kidneys to synthesize adequate amounts of erythropoietin.
,Angiotensin-converting enzyme correct answer An enzyme that converts
angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Anticholinergic correct answer A medication that may increase water intake
requirements.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) correct answer A hormone that signals the kidneys to
increase reabsorption of water.
Appropriate diet for patient with celiac disease correct answer Gluten-free diet.
Appropriate statement for patient taking high-dose niacin supplements correct
answer Not provided in the notes
Assists in protein formation correct answer A role played by specific vitamins in
the synthesis of proteins in the body.
Atherogenic disease dietary substance correct answer Lipoproteins carry fat in the
bloodstream.
Basal energy expenditure correct answer The number of calories required to keep
your body functioning at rest.
Basis of MyPlate food guidelines correct answer Recommendations designed to
help Americans make better food choices
, Best choice for a low-fat meal correct answer Chicken and rice.
Best route for short-term enteral therapy correct answer Nasoenteric.
Best source of B vitamins correct answer Meats
Bile after emulsifying fat correct answer It is reabsorbed and returned to the liver
for reuse.
Bile correct answer A digestive fluid produced by the liver.
Bilelsalts correct answer Substance that acts as an emulsifier.
Bilelsalts correct answer Substance that surrounds monoglycerides and fatty acids
in the lumen of the intestine, allowing them to travel to the villi for absorption.
Binding bile acids correct answer The mechanism by which soluble fiber lowers
cholesterol levels.
Blockage of tubules caused by cellular debris from tissue trauma or urinary failure
with backup retention of filtrate materials correct answer An explanation for the
occurrence of oliguria in patients with acute kidney injury.
Blood pressure measurement correct answer A patient's blood pressure of 134/83
mmHg at a yearly well-care visit describes Stage 1 hypertension.
SCIENCE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A patient with a history of cardiovascular disease correct answer The type of
patient who would benefit the most from statin therapy.
A protein-restricted diet can still provide the full daily requirement of all essential
nutrients correct answer An incorrect statement regarding nutrition for patients
with chronic kidney disease.
Absorption of water correct answer The main task of the large intestine during
digestion.
Accurate statement about uric stone formation correct answer Uric acid stones
may result from an impairment in purine metabolism.
Acid-base balance correction correct answer The statement 'If the body's pH is
too high, the kidneys secrete hydrogen ions' requires correction.
Acidosis correct answer A metabolic condition resulting from the kidney's inability
to filter materials properly.
Action for patient prescribed peritoneal dialysis correct answer Educate the
patient about how to perform peritoneal dialysis.
Action of phytonutrients in cancer prevention correct answer Promote
antioxidant activity
,Adequate intake (AI) recommendation of daily total water during pregnancy
correct answer 3 L
Adequate intake (AI) recommendation of daily total water for men 19 and older
correct answer 3.7 L
Adequate intake of total water for pregnant women correct answer 3.0 L
Al55lyearloldlpostmenopausallAfricanlAmericanlwoman correct answer A
demographic description of a patient.
Aldosterone correct answer A hormone that stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb
sodium.
Allopurinol dietary need correct answer The patient should drink 10 to 12 glasses
of fluid daily.
Alpha-linolenic correct answer Essential fatty acid that must be obtained from
food.
Amino acids correct answer Are converted to protein in the process of anabolism.
Anatomic structure important for nutrient absorption in the intestinal wall correct
answer Mucosal folds, Villi, Microvilli
Anemia correct answer A condition that may result from the diminished ability of
failing kidneys to synthesize adequate amounts of erythropoietin.
,Angiotensin-converting enzyme correct answer An enzyme that converts
angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Anticholinergic correct answer A medication that may increase water intake
requirements.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) correct answer A hormone that signals the kidneys to
increase reabsorption of water.
Appropriate diet for patient with celiac disease correct answer Gluten-free diet.
Appropriate statement for patient taking high-dose niacin supplements correct
answer Not provided in the notes
Assists in protein formation correct answer A role played by specific vitamins in
the synthesis of proteins in the body.
Atherogenic disease dietary substance correct answer Lipoproteins carry fat in the
bloodstream.
Basal energy expenditure correct answer The number of calories required to keep
your body functioning at rest.
Basis of MyPlate food guidelines correct answer Recommendations designed to
help Americans make better food choices
, Best choice for a low-fat meal correct answer Chicken and rice.
Best route for short-term enteral therapy correct answer Nasoenteric.
Best source of B vitamins correct answer Meats
Bile after emulsifying fat correct answer It is reabsorbed and returned to the liver
for reuse.
Bile correct answer A digestive fluid produced by the liver.
Bilelsalts correct answer Substance that acts as an emulsifier.
Bilelsalts correct answer Substance that surrounds monoglycerides and fatty acids
in the lumen of the intestine, allowing them to travel to the villi for absorption.
Binding bile acids correct answer The mechanism by which soluble fiber lowers
cholesterol levels.
Blockage of tubules caused by cellular debris from tissue trauma or urinary failure
with backup retention of filtrate materials correct answer An explanation for the
occurrence of oliguria in patients with acute kidney injury.
Blood pressure measurement correct answer A patient's blood pressure of 134/83
mmHg at a yearly well-care visit describes Stage 1 hypertension.
