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Nutrition in nursing: nutrients, energy sources and BMR

Alan Alda 8 questions Updated 20 Nov 2019

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  1. 1A dietitian is providing an in-service for the nurses on a medical-surgical unit. During the in-service, she informs the group that there are six classes of nutrients, and three supply the body with energy. What are the three sources of energy?

    1. ACarbohydrates, protein, and lipids
    2. BVitamins, minerals, and water
    3. CCarbohydrates, protein, and water
    4. DLipids, vitamins, and minerals
  2. 2In planning to meet the nutritional needs of a critically ill client in the intensive care unit, which factor will increase the client’s basal metabolic rate?

    1. AInfection
    2. BAdvanced age
    3. CProlonged fasting
    4. DLong periods of sleep
  3. 3A hospitalized client has been NPO with only intravenous fluid intake for a prolonged period. What assessments might indicate protein-calorie malnutrition?
    1. AFever, joint pain, dehydration
    2. BPoor wound healing, apathy, edema
    3. CSleep disturbances, anger, increased output
    4. DWeight gain, visual deficits, erythema of skin
  4. 4A nurse is discussing infant care with a woman who just had a baby girl. What type of nutrition would the nurse recommend for the infant?
    1. ASolid foods after the first month
    2. BNo solid foods until age 1 year
    3. CBottle feeding with cow’s milk
    4. DBreast-feeding or formula with iron
  5. 5What is the route of administration for TPN?
    1. AOral
    2. BSubcutaneous
    3. CIntramuscular
    4. DIntravenous
  6. 6A nurse is caring for a young adult female client who has a folic acid defiency. When teaching the client about this condition, the nurse would include a discussion about the client’s increased risk for which of the following?
    1. ANeural tube deficits in the fetus
    2. BInadequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus
    3. CHemolysis of red blood cells
    4. DImpaired neuromuscular functioning
  7. 7Which of the following laboratory results indicates the presence of malnutrition?
    1. ASerum albumin 2.8 g/dL
    2. BHemoglobin (Hgb) 11.3 g/dL
    3. CCreatinine 1.9 mg/dL
    4. DHematocrit (Hct) 56%
  8. 8During a physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient’s skin is dry and flaking, with patches of eczema, and suspects a nutritional deficiency. What additional data would the nurse expect to find to confirm the suspicion?
    1. AHair loss and hair that is easily removed from the scalp
    2. BInflammation of the tongue and fissured tongue
    3. CInflammation of peripheral nerves and numbness and tingling in extremities
    4. DFissures and inflammation of the mouth

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