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The nutrients that provide energy include - ANSWER carbohydrates, fat, protein
A client weighs 135 lb. What is the client's weight in kg? (Round to the nearest tenth) -
ANSWER 61.4
A medication order states, administer amoxicillin oral suspension 300 mg PO stat.
Available is amoxicillin oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer? (Round to the nearest tenth) - ANSWER 7.5
Carbohydrates play a major role in nutrition because they - ANSWER provide the major
source of energy
1 liter = ____ milliliters - ANSWER 1,000 milliliters
The provider ordered lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hours. Available is lithium 150
mg/capsule. How many capsules will the nurse administer per dose? (Record answer
as a whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - ANSWER 2
A reason to include dietary fiber in the diet is because fiber - ANSWER helps normalize
bowel function.
Malnutrition often is caused by - ANSWER prolonged hospitalization
Diets that are most likely to provide optimal nutrition contain - ANSWER a variety of
foods.
Wavelike contractions of the muscle fibers of the stomach and intestinal walls are called
- ANSWER peristalsis
1 Milligram = _____Micrograms - ANSWER 1000
We need some fat in our diet to - ANSWER provide essential fatty acids
A client weighs 190 lb. What is the client's weight in kg? (Record answer to the nearest
tenth - ANSWER 86.4
The organ that cannot function without glucose as an energy source is the - ANSWER
brain
Overnutrition results from - ANSWER excess nutrient and energy intake over time
, The sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body is called? - ANSWER
metabolism
Calculate Sally's intake for the 7am-3pm shift. At breakfast, Sally drank 1 cup of coffee
and a 4 oz. glass of orange juice. At lunch, she drank 6 oz. of chicken broth and 4 oz. of
diet soda. What is Sally's oral intake for the 8-hour shift in mL? (Record answer as a
whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - ANSWER 660
The basic structural units of protein are - ANSWER amino acids
An example of a food that contains invisible fat is - ANSWER cheese
Nutritional care of people in the community is the primary responsibility of the -
ANSWER registered dietitian, who serves as the public health nutritionist.
A medication order states, administer levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg PO daily. Available
is levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg tablets. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer
daily? (Record answer to the nearest tenth 0.5. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not
use a trailing zero.) - ANSWER 0.5
Bile is important for - ANSWER emulsification of dietary fat
A high dietary intake of cholesterol and saturated fat is associated with an increased
risk for - ANSWER atherosclerosis.
How many milliliters is in 1 ounce? - ANSWER 30
1 Kilogram = ______pounds - ANSWER 2.2
The causes of burns include: - ANSWER extreme heat, chemicals, radiation, electricity,
hot liquids, and strong chemicals
The urinary system is responsible for... - ANSWER cleansing the blood of waste
products, regulating the normal balance of water and electrolytes, and storing and
excreting urine.
When should you medicate a client before ambulating - ANSWER 15 mins prior
What type of burn involves damage to the dermis? - ANSWER second degree/deep
partial thickness/superficial partial thickness
What is shearing? - ANSWER Superficial layers of tissues are pulled and stretched.
Rubbing and friction causes skin to move one way and bone to stay.