nutrition from study guide

Question 1

Which of the following are causes of weight loss? Mark all that apply
hypothyroidism
chronic heart failure
chronic renal failure
chronic infections
adrenal insufficiency

Answer 1

chronic renal failure
chronic infections
adrenal insufficiency

Question 2

What can cause edema in a patient with a weak heart?
hyponatremia
dehydration
hyperproteinemia
overhydration

Answer 2

overhydration

or a protein deficiency

Question 3

You note that your patient has developed mental status changes and paresthesias. What would you know to assess as a possible cause for these changes?
patient's hydration status
patient's intake of protein
patient's vitamin intake
patient's BMI

Answer 3

patient’s hydration status

Question 4

You are caring for a patient with hypertension. What dietary change would be appropriate to recommend?
eat fewer plantains
drink less orange juice
eat more spinach
drink more apple juice

Answer 4

eat more spinach

Question 5

As a nursing student you learn that obesity related risk factors include what? (Mark all that apply)
infertility
hypermenorrhea
polycystic ovarian syndrome
type 1 diabetes
androgenicity

Answer 5

infertility
polycystic ovarian syndrome
androgenicity

Question 6

You are caring for a 16 year old female patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. What biologic complication would you know to assess for?
severe cognitive disorder
increased corticotropin- releasing factor
diabetes mellitus
decreased BUN

Answer 6

increased corticotropin- releasing factor

Question 7

You are teaching a health class. What would you tell older adults is necessary when they are exposed to heat stress or when they perform sustained vigorous physical activity
fluid limitation
purposeful drinking
8-10 glasses of water daily
64 oz of nonsweetened fluid

Answer 7

purposeful drinking

Question 8

You are counseling a 44 year old woman about ways to maintain her weight, which is within normal range for her height. What should you suggest for her
15 min/day of physical activity at moderate intensity
30 “
45 “
60 “

Answer 8

60 min

Question 9

A student asks the school nurse what the recommended daily allowance for sodium is. What should the school nurse reply?
2400 mg/day
1800
1200
600

Answer 9

2400

Question 10

When teaching a nutrition class, what would you recommend for adults older than the age of 50
Increase foods rich in vitB6 and sat. fats
Increase foods rich in vitE and folic acid
Increase foods rich in vit B12 and calcium
Increase foods rich in vit B6 and vitamin D

Answer 10

Increase foods rich in vit B12 and calcium