Nutrition NCLEX Practice Questions
239 questions
A nurse is assessing a patient's hydration status. Which of the following is an indicator of adequate hydration?A client with celiac disease asks the nurse which foods are safe to consume. Which food item should the nurse…Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?What is the primary cause of malnutrition in developed countries?Which of the following metabolic processes involves the breakdown of glycogen to release glucose?Which of the following is a symptom of kwashiorkor?Where does glycolysis, the first stage of glucose metabolism, occur in the cell?Which of the following is a common symptom of kwashiorkor malnutrition?Which of the following is an example of a ketogenic amino acid?A patient with malnutrition may exhibit signs of deficiency in which of the following vitamins?During which process does the body store excess energy for future use?Which laboratory finding indicates a severe protein deficiency in a malnourished client?During a nutritional assessment, the nurse discovers that a patient has a BMI of 15. What is the appropriate nursing…A client with severe malnutrition presents with generalized edema. The nurse suspects which type of malnutrition?Which of the following vitamins is necessary for the absorption of calcium in the body?Which of the following nutrients is a major component of muscle tissue and is essential for growth and repair?Which of the following is NOT a function of fat in the body?Which of the following metabolic pathways primarily occurs in the absence of oxygen?What is the recommended daily intake of water for adults?In which organ does most of the metabolism take place?Which of the following nutrients is important for the maintenance of healthy vision?What is the final product of glycolysis?Which of the following is a good source of vitamin A?Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating glycogenolysis, the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?A client with malnutrition is prescribed supplemental vitamins and minerals. Which vitamin deficiency can lead to impaired wound healing?A client is prescribed a low-sodium diet due to heart failure. Which food item would the nurse recommend the client…A client with dysphagia is prescribed a pureed diet. Which food item should the nurse avoid offering?Which physical finding would the nurse expect to assess in a client with kwashiorkor?Which organ is often affected by malnutrition, leading to impaired liver function?Which of the following statements is true regarding catabolism?Which of the following nutrients is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?Which of the following is an example of catabolism?What is the primary function of the Krebs cycle in cellular metabolism?Which of the following is an example of anabolism?Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?What is the primary source of energy for anaerobic metabolism?A client is admitted with a potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L. Which food item should the nurse encourage the client…A client is admitted to the hospital with severe malnutrition. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to observe initially?During catabolism, proteins are broken down into:Which of the following statements about fiber is true?Which of the following is a complete protein source?A client with hyperlipidemia is advised to follow a low-fat diet. Which food item should the nurse recommend for this…A client with lactose intolerance is seeking advice on dairy alternatives. Which beverage is an appropriate substitute for milk?Which population group is most commonly affected by marasmus?Which of the following hormones regulates metabolism and energy balance?What happens to excess energy that is not immediately used by the body?Which of the following nutritional deficiencies is associated with night blindness?Which of the following is NOT a function of insulin in metabolism?Which of the following is a good source of calcium?Which statement by a client with malnutrition indicates understanding of dietary recommendations?