NURSING 1172 Nutrition Rasmussen Exam 2
Question 1
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A client has been in the hospital for the past three days and the nurse has
... [Show More] 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?
Selected Answer:
Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
Correct Answer:
Nutrition Diagnosis
Question 2
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A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of the following vitamins increases
the absorption of iron?
Selected Answer:
C
Correct Answer:
C
Question 3
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A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the majority of potassium located in the body?
Selected Answer:
Renal system
Correct Answer:
Intracellular Fluid
Question 4
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Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin?
Selected Answer:
Thiamin
Correct Answer:
Thiamin
Question 5
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False claims regarding certain foods, supplements or medicines can be dangerous. What is one of
the greatest dangers to individuals practicing unfounded nutritional habits?
Selected Answer:
Appropriate medical interventions may be delayed
Correct Answer: Appropriate medical interventions may be delayed
Question 6
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Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that affect the balance of
body water.
Selected Answer:
Antidiuretic Hormone and aldosterone
Correct Answer:
Antidiuretic Hormone and aldosterone
Question 7
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In recent years there have been several reports of major food infection outbreaks. Which bacterium
causes an infection after the consumption of raw or undercooked ground beef?
Selected Answer:
E. Coli
Correct Answer:
E. Coli
Question 8
0 out of 1 pointsIn the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed within how many
hours following admission?
Selected Answer:
48
Correct Answer:
24
Question 9
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Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function?
Selected Answer:
Oxygen transport
Correct Answer:
Oxygen transport
Question 10
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Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements. Select the item that lists two of the
trace elements.
Selected Answer:
Iron and zincCorrect Answer:
Iron and zinc
Question 11
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Most Americans consume more than the recommended 1500 mg of sodium. What is the major
source of sodium in the United States?
Selected Answer:
Processed foods
Correct Answer:
Processed foods
Question 12
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Most individuals get the 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?
Selected Answer:
Rickets
Correct Answer:
Rickets
Question 13 1 out of 1 points
Select the preferred method of providing nutrition to clients in the acute care setting.
Selected Answer:
Oral
Correct Answer:
Oral
Question 14
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The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for calcium increases for which group of individuals over the age
of 50?
Selected Answer:
Women only
Correct Answer:
Women only
Question 15
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The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is an assessment tool to detect undernutrition for which age
group?
Selected Answer:Older adults
Correct Answer:
Older adults
Question 16
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The United States Department of Agriculture is focused on the following areas related to foods and
nutrition. Select the correct answer.
Selected Answer:
Food, diet, dietary guidelines, and the federal program “My Plate”
Correct Answer:
Food, diet, dietary guidelines, and the federal program “My Plate”
Question 17
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The ability of the eye to adapt to changes in light depends on the light-sensitive pigment, rhodopsin,
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