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?
Vitamin C - A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the
majority of potassium located in the body?
Intracellular fluid (within cells) - Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin?
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?
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?
E. Coli - In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed within
how many hours following admission?
24 - Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function?
Oxygen transport
- Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements. Select the item that
lists two of the trace elements.
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?
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?`
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?
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?
Minimum of 175 grams’ day. - Which of the following personal habits should be discouraged during pregnancy?
Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. - What is the primary defense to prevent contracting or spreading food borne illness?
Hand washing
- What is considered a normal Body Mass Index (BMI)?
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
Breast milk - Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that affect
the balance of body water.
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Aldosterone - The ability of the eye to adapt to changes in light depends of the light-sensitive
pigment, located on the rods of the retina. Normal rhodopsin cannot be formed when
what vitamin is deficient in a person?
Vitamin A - What federal agency is responsible for food health claims, food and drug education,
false advertising and review of food labels
FDA - Most individuals get required daily amount (RDA) of Vitamin D from fortified milk and
sun exposure. What disease is making a comeback when breastfeed infants do not
receive Vitamin D supplements?
Rickets - Select the preferred method of providing nutrition to clients in the acute care setting.