| Food Groups | Diet/Disease | TPN | Lifestyle Changes | MISC |
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What is the grain products group/carbohydrates.
This food group has bread, rice, and pasta products and provides you with energy.
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What is type II Diabetes.
The blood sugar levels are controlled with diet or insulin in this disease.
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What is auscultate bowel sounds.
The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess; therefore, auscultating bowel sounds before administering an enteral feeding is the priority action.
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed intermittent enteral feedings. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?
~aspirate gastric residual ~warm the formula to room temperature ~administer the feeding over 60 min ~auscultate bowel sounds |
What is HbA1c of 6.5%.
The nurse should identify that a HbA1c finding less than 7% indicates the plan of care is effective for a client who has type 2 diabetes.
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates the client's plan of care is effective?
~Serum Creatinine of 1.5 mg/dL ~BUN of 25 mg/dL ~HbA1c of 6.5% ~pre-meal blood glucose of 145 mg/dL |
What is hyperlipidemia.
Clients who consume a diet high in fiber may see an improvement in their cholesterol levels.
A nurse is educating a group of clients about the importance of including fiber in their diet. Which of the following conditions will an adequate fiber intake by each client help prevent?
~hyperlipidemia ~diarrhea ~pyelonephritis ~ovarian cancer |
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What is your fat intake should be between 20%-35% of calories per day.
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about healthy eating. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
~The majority of your carbohydrates should be monosaccharides ~Protein should be 50% of your daily caloric intake ~Your total fat intake should be between 20%-35% of calories per day ~Limit cholesterol intake to 500 mg per day |
What is lactose intolerance.
If your body cannot digest sugar in milk, what intolerance do you have?
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What is Increase volume of formula over the first 4-6 feedings.
The volume of formula is increased over the first 4-6 feedings until the prescribed volume is achieved.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for enteral nutrition by intermittent tube feeding. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
~Used cooled formula for feeding ~Initiate the feeding at half-strength for the first 4 hr ~Administer the feeding over 10 min ~Increase volume of formula over the first 4-6 feedings |
What is whole wheat bread.
Beriberi is seen in clients who have a thiamin deficiency. Whole grains are a good source of vitamin B.
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder and is exhibiting clinical signs of beriberi. Which of the following foods should the nurse teach the client to increase in his diet?
~hard boiled eggs ~citrus fruits ~whole wheat bread ~raw, green vegetables |
What is increased serum glucose.
The nurse should expect an increased serum glucose level due to decreased insulin production by the pancreas.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following is an expected finding?
~Increased serum calcium ~Decreased serum bilirubin ~Increased serum glucose ~Decreased serum alkaline phosphatase |
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What is fiber/ seeds
The nurse should include limiting fiber to reduce symptoms of diverticulitis.
A nurse is teaching a client about a new diagnosis of diverticulitis. What food should the client limit when experiencing manifestations?
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What is Heart Disease.
What is the most common death in North America?
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What is Prealbumin 30 mg/dL.
This is in expected range for a client receiving TPN.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following laboratory findings indicate that the TPN therapy is effective?
~Calcium 8mg/mL ~Hemoglobin 9g/dL ~Prealbumin 30 mg/dL ~Cholesterol 140 mg/dL |
What is Vitamin A.
A nurse is teaching about increasing dietary intake of micronutrients to a client who has difficulty seeing at night. Which of the following micronutrients should the nurse include in the teaching?
~Vitamin A ~Calcium ~Vitamin B6 ~Phosphorus |
What is Blueberries.
Clients taking an MAOI can eat blueberries because it does not contain tyramine and is a good antioxidant.
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking tranylcypromine, an MAOI. Which of the following foods is appropriate for the client to eat?
~Blueberries ~Avocados ~Cheddar Cheese ~Salami |
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What is Sherbet.
A client is placed on a clear liquid diet, what foods should be restricted?
~Coffee ~Gelatin ~Sherbet ~Hard Candy |
What is orange juice.
The nurse should administer the iron supplement with orange juice, which contains vitamin C, to enhance absorption.
A nurse is caring for a client who has iron deficiency anemia and is prescribed an oral iron supplement. Which of the following fluids should the nurse plan to administer along with this medication?
~milk ~coffee ~orange juice ~herbal tea |
What is position the client on his right side.
The nurse should turn the client to a right lateral position to facilitate the movement of gastric contents through the pylorus and to help relieve distention
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings via NGT. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for aspiration if the client develops abdominal distention?
~place the client on bed rest ~position the client on his right side ~increase the rate for 30 mins and then clamp for 30 mins ~switch the client to a higher fat formula |
What is “I will get my exercise by swimming for 30 minutes three times a week.”
The client should participate in weight bearing exercises to promote calcium uptake in bones and decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis by swimming.
An older adult client wants to decrease her risk for developing osteoporosis. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
~”I will take a vitamin D supplement every day.” ~”I will get my exercise by swimming for 30 minutes three times a week.” ~”I will limit my consumption of alcoholic beverages.” ~”I will consume 3 servings of dietary products a day.” |
What is pocketing food.
The nurse understands that pocketing food between the cheeks, under the tongue, or on the hard palate is a common manifestation of dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing.
The nurse should suspect dysphagia after noticing which of the following findings during meals?
~nasal congestion ~pocketing food ~eating food quickly ~dry mouth |
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What is 4 oz of ground beef patty.
4 oz of ground beef contains 4 mg of zinc.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic skin ulcers of the lower extremities. Which of the following foods is the best recommendation to increase zinc intake?
~1 cup of apples ~4 oz of low fat cottage cheese ~4 oz of ground beef patty ~1 cup of raw spinach |
What is Vitamin D.
Rickets is a childhood disease characterized by weak bending bones and is often related to insufficient intake of this.
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What is Dextrose 10% in water.
The nurse should administer dextrose 10% in water at the same rate to prevent hypoglycemia.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The current bag of TPN is empty and a new bag is not available on the unit. Which solution should the nurse infuse until new bag of TPN is available?
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What is serum potassium 4.9mEq/L.
This lab finding is within the expected range and indicates that the DASH diet is being followed
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the lab findings of a client who began a DASH diet following a recent diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates that this dietary management approach is effective?
~serum sodium 150mEq/L ~ serum chloride 106mEq/L ~serum calcium 9.1mg/dL ~serum potassium 4.9mEq/L |
What is consume liquid between meals.
The nurse should teach the client who has dumping syndrome to drink liquids between meals to slow movement of food from the stomach.
A nurse is providing education to a client who has dumping syndrome and weight loss. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the education?
~consume liquid between meals ~increase intake of simple carbohydrates ~decrease foods high in fat content ~eat meals low in protein |
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