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Question 1
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The nurse is providing education to patient about the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

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A

"Simple carbohydrates give me quick energy."

B

"Complex carbohydrates come from fruit."

C

"Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down."

D

"Simple carbohydrates come from milk products."

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Question 2
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Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that patients should consume the following amounts of fiber every day:

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A

25-35 g

B

20-35 g

C

25-40 g

D

20-40 g

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Question 3
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing education to an older adult around diet to support the challenges related to aging. Which statement indicates a need for further education?

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A

"I should choose foods that are nutrient dense."

B

"High-fiber foods minimize the risk of constipation."

C

"I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition."

D

"I can add spices to enhance the taste of food."

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Question 4
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an adolescent patient with anorexia nervosa. She knows the best treatment option is:

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A

hospitalization with skill nursing care.

B

compulsory tube feedings.

C

individually determined by a collaborative team.

D

outpatient treatment.

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Question 5
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is measuring his patient's height. Which of the following steps of the procedure indicates a need for further education on this skill?

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A

He instructs the patient to remove his shoes.

B

He measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch.

C

He positions the head against the headboard or measuring device.

D

He makes sure the patient is standing erect.

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Question 6
Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red tongue. She knows this is a characteristic finding in:

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A
anorexia nervosa.
B
malnutrition.
C
bulimia.
D
pernicious anemia.
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Question 7
Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned about aspiration precautions when feeding her patient who has recently suffered a stroke. Which of the following procedures that the nurse performs would demonstrate a need for further education?

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A
The nurse uses thickened liquids.
B
The nurse puts the bed at 30 degrees.
C
The nurse encourages slow eating.
D
The nurse has the patient alternate between food and sips of fluid.
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Question 8
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows an appropriate outcome statement for the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing is:

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A
the patient will consume 50% of his meal.
B
the patient will gain 2 lb a week.
C
the patient will show any signs of aspiration during meals.
D
the patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed himself.
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Question 9
Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the patient is on a full-liquid diet. Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for reorientation?

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A
"I can give the patient orange juice."
B
"I can give the patient yogurt."
C
"I can give the patient oatmeal."
D
"I can give the patient milk."
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Question 10
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The nurse is educating her patient about who has just been placed on a renal diet. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

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A
"I need to eat a low-sodium diet."
B
"I can have limited amounts of meat."
C
"I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet."
D
"I should avoid or limit bananas."
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Question 11
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that initial verification of a nasogastric placement is important. Which method is considered the only reliable method to determine enteral tube placement?

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A
Auscultation of air bolus
B
Measurement of pH of the aspirate
C
Radiographic image
D
Aspirate contents to visually inspect appearance
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Question 12
Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to open an occluded PEG tube. Which of the following interventions requires re-education?

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A
Flush the tube with a small amount of air
B
Flush the tube using a 50- to 60-mL syringe and 20 to 30 mL of warm water.
C
Reinsert the stylet to break up the clot.
D
Flush the tube with a carbonated beverage.
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Question 13
Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse knows she should change the tubing every:

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A
72 hours.
B
48 hours.
C
24 hours.
D
12 hours.
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Question 14
Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube in her patient. Which of the following steps in the process indicates a need for further education?

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A
The nurse lubricates 4 inches of the tube prior to insertion.
B
The nurse marks the length of the tube with a marker for insertion.
C
The nurse measures the length of tube needed using the nose-earlobe-xiphoid process.
D
The nurse applies clean gloves for the procedure.
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Question 15
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The nurse has received an order from the health care provider to discontinue the nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates a need for further education?

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A
The nurse clears the tube with air prior to discontinuing.
B
The nurse stops the tube feeding.
C
The nurse instructs the patient to cough while pulling out the tube.
D
The nurse clamps the tube while pulling it out.
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Question 16
Multiple Choice

Based on research on aging, the nurse knows that improper nutrition may result in the onset of which specific diseases? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Type 2 diabetes
B
Atherosclerosis
C
Osteoporosis
D
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Question 17
Multiple Choice

The nurse is helping a patient understand the difference between macronutrients and vitamins and minerals. She is correct when she lists the following items as macronutrients: (Select all that apply.)

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A
Water
B
Potassium
C
Starches
D
Fiber
E
Riboflavin
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Question 18
Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing dietary education to her patient to help him include more complex carbohydrates in his diet. Which of the following would be beneficial to include? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Green beans
B
Bananas
C
Beans
D
Potatoes
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Question 19
Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating a patient about including more omega-3 fatty acids in her diet. Which of the following food sources should be included? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Salmon
B
Flaxseed
C
Mackerel
D
Steak
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Question 20
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The nurse is planning dietary education for her patient. What food labeling consideration should she be aware of when planning her education? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Ask patients if they read food labels.
B
Assess their level of understanding of food labels.
C
Encourage them to read the food labels.
D
Explain to them all food labels are different.
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