NURS 275 Exam 1 StudySet Latest Update 2025-

NURS 275 Exam 1 StudySet Latest Update 2025- 2026 135 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

*Select the answer that correlates with the phrase* "The individual is receiving insufficient protein and the body is breaking down more tissue than it is building, as seen during periods of illness, trauma, aging, and malnutrition"

• Positive Nitrogen Balance

B) Negative Nitrogen Balance - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Negative Nitrogen Balance

-NNB indicates that the excretion of nitrogen exceeds intake. Positive NNB indicates

intake exceeds excretion seen during periods of growth: infancy, childhood,

adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation.

*Select the incorrect assessment of BMI*

• Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 20 to 24.9
• Underweight is indicated by a BMI less than 18.5
• Overweight (increased weight compared to height) is a BMI of 25 to 29.9 and is

about 20% above desirable levels.

• Obesity is indicated by a BMI greater than or equal to 30. - CORRECT ANSWER: A)

Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 20 to 24.9

-Healthy weight is indicated by a BMI of 18.5-24.9

A charge nurse is conducting a nutritional class for a group of newly licensed nurses regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR). The charge nurse should inform the class that which of the following factors increases BMR *Select all that Apply*

• Lactation 1 / 4

• Prolonged Stress
• Malnutrition
• Puberty

E) Age older than 60 years - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Lactation

• Prolonged Stress
• Puberty

(ATI Book ch2)

A client asks the nurse which "brands" of foods to eat to get the most minerals. How

might the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWER: Choose unprocessed foods for best

source

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A nurse in a nutrition clinic is calculating body mass index (BMI) for several clients. The nurse should identify which of the following client BMIs as overweight?

• 24
• 30
• 27

D) 32 - CORRECT ANSWER: C) 27

-Overweight is defined as an increased body weight in relation to height, indicated by a BMI of 25-29.9 (ATI book ch 3)

A nurse is conducting a nutritional class on minerals and electrolytes. The nurse should include which of the following foods as a major source of magnesium?

• Tuna
• Tomatoes 2 / 4

• Eggs

D) Oranges - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Tuna

-Tuna and Halibut are major sources of magnesium.(ATI book ch 1)

A nurse is discussing foods that are high in vitamin D with a client who is unable to be out in the sunlight. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?

• 1 cup steamed long-grain brown rice
• 6 Medium raw strawberries
• 1/2 cup boiled Brussels Sprouts

D) 2 large, poached eggs - CORRECT ANSWER: D) 2 Large poached eggs

-Include eggs as a food that is high in Vitamin D.(ATI book ch 1)

A nurse is discussing health problems associated with nutrient deficiencies with a group of clients. Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency of Vitamin C *Select All that Apply*

• Dysrhythmias
• Scurvy
• Pernicious anemia
• Megaloblastic anemia

E) Bleeding Gums - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Scurvy

• Bleeding Gums

-Scurvy is associated with a vitamin C deficiency, and bleeding gums is a condition that results from vitamin C deficiency. (ATI book ch 1) 3 / 4

A nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine provider's visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

• Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body
• The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen
• Excess fatty acids are stored in the muscle tissue

D) The body uses glycogen for fat before using available ATP - CORRECT ANSWER:

• The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen

-The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen, which is stored in the muscle tissue and liver for later use. (ATI Book ch2)

A nurse is educating a client who has anemia about dietary intake of iron. Which of the following is a non-heme source of iron?

• Ground Beef
• Dried Beans
• Salmon

D) Turkey - CORRECT ANSWER: B) Dried Beans

-Provide non-heme iron, as do other legumes, vegetables, and grains. (ATI book ch 1)

A nurse is performing a nutrition assessment on a client. Which of the following clinical findings are suggestive of malnutrition? *Select All that Apply*

• Poor Wound Healing
• Dry Hair
• Blood Pressure 130/80 mm Hg
• Weak Hand Grips

E) Impaired Coordination - CORRECT ANSWER: A) Poor Wound Healing

• Dry Hair
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