PNVN 1521 EXAM ACTUAL WITH QUESTIONS AND

PNVN 1521 EXAM (ACTUAL / ) WITH QUESTIONS AND

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In planning a vegetarian meal, an appropriate combination of complementary proteins would be - ----Answers---Cornmeal tamales and beans

Conversion of amino acids to glucose is called - ----Answers- --gluconeogenesis

The sum of all the chemical changes that an organism performs to maintain its life and produce energy is called - --- -Answers---metabolism

Ms. J. complains of gas and bloating along with abdominal pain, especially after drinking milk or eating ice cream or cheese. She may have - ----Answers---Lactose Intolerence

Ways to minimize formation of stomach gas include - ---- Answers---not gulping

The amount of energy the body needs to maintain life while at digestive, physical, and emotional rest is called - ---- Answers---the basal metabolic rate.

The body's sources of stored energy include - ----Answers--- adipose tissue.

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Nutrient density means the - ----Answers---Concentration of nutrients in a given amount of food

Which food is a good source of vitamin A? - ----Answers--- sweet potatoes

Which dietary fats are cardioprotective? - ----Answers--- monounsaturated

A newly admitted patient asks the nurse why the physician has ordered the DASH diet for him. The nurse informs the patient that this diet is ordered to encourage healthy eating specifically for the diagnosis of - ----Answers--- Hypertension

A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which action(s) will the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.) - ----Answers- ---Assess for electrolyte imbalance.-Monitor blood glucose levels.-Discard the solution every 24 hours.

A patient allergic to penicillin is being evaluated for a gram- negative infection. Which antimicrobial drug class would the health care provider be cautious in prescribing because of a possible cross sensitivity and/or allergic reaction? - ---- Answers---Cephalosporins

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