NUR 1172 / NUR1172 Principles of Nutrition Exam 1
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Rasmussen College
- A vegetarian diet in which dairy foods and eggs are included is known as:
A. lactovegetarian.
B. pure vegan.
C. flexitarian.
D. ovolactovegetarian. - One of the major reasons why carbohydrates play a major role in nutrition is because
they:
A. are widely available.
B. are absorbed in the stomach.
C. provide a ready source of vitamins and minerals.
D. can be eaten without special preparation. - Ingredients necessary for photosynthesis to occur include carbon dioxide, water, and:
A. glucose.
B. nitrogen.
C. chlorophyll.
D. hydrogen. - Carbohydrates are composed of a combination of carbon, hydrogen, and:
A. oxygen.
B. nitrogen.
C. water.
D. glucose.
- The process of photosynthesis is responsible for the synthesis of:
A. carbohydrates.
B. proteins.
C. fats.
D. vitamins. - The sugar to which all other sugars are converted during human metabolism is:
A. sucrose.
B. fructose.
C. glucose.
D. maltose. - The body organ that synthesizes lactose is the:
A. liver.
B. breast.
C. kidneys.
D. pancreas. - The preferred fuel of the cells lining the colon is:
A. short-chain fatty acids.
B. long-chain fatty acids.
C. amino acids.
D. glucose. - People with phenylketonuria should avoid foods made with the nonnutritive sweetener:
A. acesulfame-K.
B. aspartame.
C. saccharin.
D. Sucralose - A mineral that helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent dental caries is:
A. calcium.
B. phosphorus.
C. fluoride.
D. zinc. - The type of fiber that is not a carbohydrate is:
A. gums.
B. lignin.
C. pectin.
D. cellulose. - An example of a food that contains functional fiber is:
A. applesauce.
B. oat bran muffin.
C. jam made with pectin.
D. carrot and raisin salad. - Of the following sugars, the one that tastes the sweetest is:
A. glucose.
B. sucrose.
C. galactose.
D. fructose. - Fructose is the sugar found in:
A. bread.
B. gelatin desserts.
C. sugar-coated cereals.
D. honey and fruit. - A monosaccharide that only occurs naturally in foods in combination with another sugar
as a disaccharide is:
A. fructose.
B. galactose.
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Exam 2: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 Test Bank
(Latest 2023/ 2024) Nutritional Principles in
Nursing| 100% Correct – Rasmussen
Q: Which government agency is responsible for tracking and reporting the incidence of
foodborne illnesses?
Answer:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Q: A client has been in the hospital for the past three days and the nurse has initiated the
Nutrition Care process (NCP). The nurse has completed the Nutrition Assessment and is now
identifying and labeling the problems, determining the cause/contributing risk factors, and
clustering signs and symptoms for this client. What step is the nurse at in the NCP?
Answer:
nutrition diagnosis
Q: Which of the following will most likely enhance the success of a client’s nutrition therapy?
Answer:
Including food preferences
Q: When taking a patient’s history for a nutritional assessment, the client states “I do not take
any medication, I only take herbal supplements.” What response by the nurse would be
appropriate?
Answer:
“Herbal supplements may react with other medications and food.”
Q: Which of the following is true concerning organic foods?
Answer:
They are grown without the use of pesticides and herbicides.
Q: Which of the following is a normal physiologic change that occurs in pregnancy?
Answer:
increased blood volume
Q: Which food selection is high in Vitamin E?
Answer:
Spinach salad with safflower oil dressing
Q: When working with infants, children, and their nutrition, what is the most sensitive indicator
of growth and development?
Answer:
Length and stature (height)
Q: What clinical observation is a sign of good nutritional status?
Answer:
Firm muscle tone
Q: Which structure is responsible for providing fetal nourishment
Answer:
placenta
Q: Which mode of feeding is utilized if the parent is unable to eat but the gastrointestinal tract
can still be used?
Answer:
Enteral feeding
Q: Food customs and traditions are very important aspects of a culture. Which of the following
are components of a Cultural Food Pattern?
Answer:
Core foods, complementary foods, food flavors and preparation, frequency and timing of meals.
Q: Which of the following facilitate chemical changes in other substances without themselves
being changed in the process
Answer:
Enzymes
Q: Fuel factors are the number of kcalories that 1g of nutrient yields when completely oxidized.
What is the fuel factor of fat?
Answer:
9g
Q: Several factors contribute to the risk of dehydration in the older adult. Which of the
following is NOT risk factor?
Answer:
These ARE the risk factors: Physiologic changes, effects of disease, medications, and
environmental circumstances predispose older people to inadequate fluid intake
Q: When performing a nutrition assessment on an older adult, the nurse asks the client about
recent weight loss. Based on the client’s response, the nurse is able to determine that the patient
unintentionally has lost 5% of their weight in the last month. What is the relevance of this weight
loss?
Answer:
It may be a clue to depression or a wasting disease such as cancer.
Q: Why is it important for a client with a chronic disease to maximize the quality of their
nutritional intake?
Answer:
Proper nutrition can improve the body’s response to disease and improve clinical outcomes
Q: Which vitamin can reverse night blindness?
Answer:
Vitamin A
Q: Many things can influence personal food selection. Which of the following is NOT
considered a major influence?
Answer:
Sleep patterns
Q: What vitamin supplement when taken in high potency volumes interferes with the action of
vitamin D, decreasing calcium absorption, and increasing the risk of hip fractures?
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Final Exam: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 Test Bank
(Latest 2023/ 2024) Nutritional Principles in
Nursing Exam| Grade A- Rasmussen
Q: what are 5 factors that contribute to increased absorption of a drug?
Answer:
dissolving characteristics
gastric emptying rate
nutrients
blood flow
nutritional status
Q: what are vitamin antagonists
Answer:
drugs that act as metabolic antagonists and cause deficiencies of vitamins involved
Q: why are older adults at increased risk of harmful drug-drug or drug-nutrient interactions?
Answer:
-polypharmacy
-drugs are likely to be more toxic
-respond to drugs w/ greater variability
-have less capability of handling drugs efficiently
-nutritional status is more likely to be deficient
-more likely to make increased errors in self-care due to illness/confusion/lack of info on drug
Q: why should aspirin never be taken when using alcohol?
Answer:
aspirin increases the bioavailability of alcohol, raising the blood concentration and thus the effect
of alcohol on brain centers
Q: how does exercise affect individuals with diabetes?
Answer:
its action in increasing the number of insulin receptors on muscle cells, thus increasing insulin
efficiency
Q: name 3 metabolic uses for blood glucose
Answer:
glycogenesis
lipogenesis
glycolysis
Q: name the 3 types of insulin
Answer:
rapid acting
intermediate acting
long acting
Q: what are classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Answer:
weight loss, increased urination, increased hunger, fruity smell to breath, fatigue or weakness,
thirst
Q: what are common symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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