Rasmussen NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 2
A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of the following vitamins increases the
absorption of iron? - CORRECT ANSWEER Vitamin C
A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the majority of potassium
located in the body? - CORRECT ANSWEER Intracellular fluid (within cells)
Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWEER
Thiamin or Vitamin B-1
False claims regarding certain food, supplements, or medicines can be dangerous. What is one of the
greatest dangers to individuals practicing unfounded nutritional habits? - CORRECT ANSWEER
Appropriate medical interventions may be delayed
In recent years there have been several reports of major food infection outbreaks. Which bacterium
causes an infection after the consumption of raw or uncooked ground beef? - CORRECT ANSWEER E.
Coli
In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed within how many hours
following admission? - CORRECT ANSWEER 24
Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function? - CORRECT ANSWEER Oxygen transport
Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements. Select the item that lists two of the trace
elements. - CORRECT ANSWEER Iron and zinc
, Most Americans consume more than the recommended 1500 mg of sodium. What is the major source
of sodium in the United States? - CORRECT ANSWEER Processed foods
Waist circumference is used to classify overweight and obesity as well as to estimate disease risk. What
waist circumference indicates that a client is at risk for disease?` - CORRECT ANSWEER This risk goes up
with a waist size that is greater than 35 inches (88cm) for women or greater than 40 inches (102 cm) for
men.
What fat soluble vitamin is associated with synthesis of blood clotting factors in the liver? - CORRECT
ANSWEER Vitamin K
During pregnancy it is important that there be an adequate supply of glucose to meet maternal and fetal
requirements. How many g/day of carbohydrate is recommended? - CORRECT ANSWEER minimum of
175 grams' day.
Which of the following personal habits should be discouraged during pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWEER
Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
What is the primary defense to prevent contracting or spreading food borne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWEER Hand washing
What is considered a normal Body Mass Index (BMI)? - CORRECT ANSWEER 18.5-24.9%
What do nutritional and medical authorities agree is the optimal single food for an infant during the first
6 to 7 months of life - CORRECT ANSWEER Breast milk
Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that affect the balance of
body water. - CORRECT ANSWEER Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Aldosterone
A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of the following vitamins increases the
absorption of iron? - CORRECT ANSWEER Vitamin C
A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the majority of potassium
located in the body? - CORRECT ANSWEER Intracellular fluid (within cells)
Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWEER
Thiamin or Vitamin B-1
False claims regarding certain food, supplements, or medicines can be dangerous. What is one of the
greatest dangers to individuals practicing unfounded nutritional habits? - CORRECT ANSWEER
Appropriate medical interventions may be delayed
In recent years there have been several reports of major food infection outbreaks. Which bacterium
causes an infection after the consumption of raw or uncooked ground beef? - CORRECT ANSWEER E.
Coli
In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed within how many hours
following admission? - CORRECT ANSWEER 24
Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function? - CORRECT ANSWEER Oxygen transport
Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements. Select the item that lists two of the trace
elements. - CORRECT ANSWEER Iron and zinc
, Most Americans consume more than the recommended 1500 mg of sodium. What is the major source
of sodium in the United States? - CORRECT ANSWEER Processed foods
Waist circumference is used to classify overweight and obesity as well as to estimate disease risk. What
waist circumference indicates that a client is at risk for disease?` - CORRECT ANSWEER This risk goes up
with a waist size that is greater than 35 inches (88cm) for women or greater than 40 inches (102 cm) for
men.
What fat soluble vitamin is associated with synthesis of blood clotting factors in the liver? - CORRECT
ANSWEER Vitamin K
During pregnancy it is important that there be an adequate supply of glucose to meet maternal and fetal
requirements. How many g/day of carbohydrate is recommended? - CORRECT ANSWEER minimum of
175 grams' day.
Which of the following personal habits should be discouraged during pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWEER
Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
What is the primary defense to prevent contracting or spreading food borne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWEER Hand washing
What is considered a normal Body Mass Index (BMI)? - CORRECT ANSWEER 18.5-24.9%
What do nutritional and medical authorities agree is the optimal single food for an infant during the first
6 to 7 months of life - CORRECT ANSWEER Breast milk
Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that affect the balance of
body water. - CORRECT ANSWEER Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Aldosterone
