Basic Nursing Skills Nutrition & Fluid Balance 3

Question 1

Which food is highest in potassium and beneficial for a patient with hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

Bananas and oranges

Answer

White rice

Answer

White bread

Answer

Cream cheese

Question 2

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is administered via which route?

Accepted Answer

Central venous catheter

Answer

Peripheral IV

Answer

Nasogastric tube

Answer

Subcutaneous infusion

Question 3

A patient on a clear liquid diet may have:

Accepted Answer

Gelatin, broth, apple juice, and popsicles

Answer

Milk, ice cream, and pudding

Answer

Mashed potatoes and pureed fruits

Answer

Soft bread and scrambled eggs

Question 4

Which sign indicates the patient may be experiencing refeeding syndrome after starting nutritional support?

Accepted Answer

Hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, and hypomagnesemia

Answer

Hyperphosphatemia and hyperkalemia

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Hypernatremia and elevated albumin

Answer

Weight gain and improved skin turgor

Question 5

When teaching a patient about a low-sodium diet, which food should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?

Accepted Answer

Canned soups and processed meats

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Fresh fruits and vegetables

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Unprocessed chicken breast

Answer

Dried beans and lentils

Question 6

A patient's BMI is calculated at 17.5. The nurse should recognize this as:

Accepted Answer

Underweight

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Normal weight

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Overweight

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Obese