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NR 228 MIDTERM EXAM TEST BANK 2024/2025
WITH 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ NR 228 MIDTERM EXAM
NUTRITION HEALTH & WELLNESS MIDTERM
EXAM CHAMBERLAIN (BRAND NEW!!)
A nurse is educating a group of older adults in a community center on weight management using the BMI scale. Using the client's height and weight to calculate BMI, which of the following clients have a healthy BMI? - ANSWER-A client with a weight of 150 lbs and height of 68 inches
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that the nurse should include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Fish
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding calcium rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of calcium? - ANSWER-1 cup milk
A nurse is instructing a group of clients regarding nutrition. The teaching should state that which of the following groups of foods contain the highest level of carbohydrates? - ANSWER-Rice, potatoes, and oranges
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse's teaching plan should state that in order to limit saturated fat intake, the client should limit total fat intake to what percentage of total calories per day? - ANSWER-30%
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a middle-aged adult client as part of routine physical examination. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 31 and he is a 1 / 4
pg. 2 current smoker. The nurse should identify that this client has more risk factors for which of the following disorders? - ANSWER-Cardiovascular disease
A nurse is conducting a screening at a local clinic to identify clients ______ instructions regarding weight management. Which client requires further action based on the body mass index level? Select all that apply - ANSWER-A client diagnosed with diabetes and has a BMI of 31 A client who has heart disease and has a BMI of 29 A client has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a BMI of 16 A client who has high blood pressure and has a BMi of 32
A nurse is caring for a client who is well-hydrated and who demonstrates no evidence of anemia. Which of the following laboratory values gives the nurse an assessment of the adequacy of the client's protein uptake and synthesis? - ANSWER-Albumin
A nurse is teaching a client about nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Protein
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the following foods is a good source of high-quality protein? - ANSWER-Soybeans
A nurse is instructing a group of clients about nutrition. The nurse should include that which of the following is a trigger for the formation of vitamin D in the body?
- ANSWER-Exposure to sunlight
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pg. 3 A nurse is instructing a group of adult clients about nutrition. The nurse should include which of the following as a recommend amount of vegetables servings per day? - ANSWER-2 1/2 cups
A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet.Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client? - ANSWER-Soy milk
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low- sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following foods choices by the client indicates the need for further teaching? - ANSWER-A slice of cheese
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a complex surgical procedure earlier in the day. Which action is most important to include in the plan of care? - ANSWER-Provide protein rich foods Avoid limiting foods high in carbohydrate when the client resumes eating
A nurse is discussing the risk of dehydration with a client that needs to increase daily fluid intake. Which of the following foods have the highest percentage of water by weight? - ANSWER-Watermelon
A nurse is planning care for a client that has a prescribed low magnesium diet.Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the instruction? - ANSWER-Chicken
A nurse is providing instructions for a client requiring dietary modification to reduce fat. The nurse should encourage the client to consume which of the following foods? - ANSWER-Roast turkey
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pg. 4 A nurse is caring for a client that requires avoidance of fatty foods and lactose.Which food choice will follow the recommended low lactose diet? - ANSWER- Toast and jelly
A nurse is assessing a client with medications. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-Poor concentration
A nurse is providing instructions to a client that follows a vegan diet. The nurse includes that which of the following foods is a reliable source of vitamin B12? - ANSWER-Tofu
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a prescription for a fat soluble vitamin supplement. The nurse should instruct the client to take the supplement for which of the following? - ANSWER-Vitamin A
A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent who is a vegetarian. He eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the following items should the nurse suggest the client order for lunch to provide the nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet? - ANSWER-Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
A nurse is caring for a client who is on a 2,000 calorie American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet and substitutes the whole milk on his breakfast tray for skim milk. Because of this substitution, the nurse should know that the client can add what to his oatmeal on his breakfast tray? - ANSWER-One tablespoon of low- fat margarine
A nurse is teaching information to a group of older adults about sources of complete and incomplete proteins. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as a complete protein? - ANSWER-Yogurt
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