Chapter 26: Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Chapter 26: Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse reminds the patient that the salivary glands excrete saliva, which initiates the digestion of:

ANS:  B

Saliva initiates the digestion of starches.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 459             OBJ:   Theory #1

TOP:   Functions of the Gastrointestinal System

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

2. The nurse is aware that vitamin B₁₂ is absorbed in the:

ANS:  A

Vitamin B₁₂, an aid in hemoglobin syntheses, is absorbed in the stomach through the action of the intrinsic factor, which is secreted from the stomach wall.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 459             OBJ:   Theory #1

TOP:   Absorption of Vitamins                   KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

3. The nurse emphasizes the dietary recommendations made by the American Heart Association is to limit cholesterol intake to:

ANS:  A

The American Heart Association recommends an intake of cholesterol to 300 mg/day or less.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 461|Box 26-1

OBJ:   Theory #4      TOP:   Dietary Recommendations

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease

4. A patient refuses to eat all types of meat, which has led to a protein deficiency. The nurse recognizes that the only plant source that contains all nine essential amino acids is:

ANS:  D

Soybeans are the only plant source that provides all nine essential amino acids.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 462             OBJ:   Clinical Practice #1

TOP:   Sources of Protein                           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention of Disease and Early Detection of Disease

5. A patient weighing 132 pounds has been recommended to increase daily protein intake. The nurse assists the patient to make dietary selections of protein after calculating that the daily protein requirement for this patient is:

ANS:  C

The protein requirement for the day is equal to the number of kilograms of weight (convert pounds to kg) multiplied by 0.8 (ie, 132/2.2 = 48).

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analysis                REF:   p. 462             OBJ:   Clinical Practice #3

TOP:   Dietary Protein Recommendation     KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease