Chapter 21: Vitamins and Minerals

Chapter 21: Vitamins and Minerals

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which vitamins are fat soluble?

ANS:  D

E, A, K, and D are fat-soluble vitamins that are stored in the body.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 423 | pp. 428-429

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   Vitamins        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

2. Which is the fat-soluble vitamin with the least potential for toxicity?

ANS:  B

Vitamin E appears to be the least toxic of the fat-soluble vitamins. No signs and symptoms of toxicity or hypervitaminosis have been identified as yet in humans.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 429             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Vitamins        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

3. Which vitamin A–rich foods are recommended for lactating women?

ANS:  A

Some foods rich in vitamin A are animal products such as dairy products, eggs, and organ meats.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 423             OBJ:   3

TOP:   Vitamins        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

4. What is the action of vitamin A within the body?

ANS:  D

Vitamin A is used in the treatment of specific eye diseases and night blindness.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 423             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Vitamins        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A              MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

5. The recommended daily allowance of vitamin A for adults is 750 mcg/day. A patient tells the nurse that he is taking 1000 mcg of vitamin A daily to prevent night blindness. The nurse knows that the overdose of this medication can lead to which condition?

ANS:  D

Patients taking high levels of vitamin A should be monitored closely for hypervitaminosis, or vitamin overdose/toxicity related to vitamin intake.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 423             OBJ:   2

TOP:   Vitamins        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Diagnosis

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity