Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about a heart healthy diet. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching?

• A. I will get 15% of my total daily calories from saturated fats.
• B. I will decrease the potassium in my diet.
• C. I will limit my daily sodium intake to 3 grams.
• D. I will eat five 8-ounce servings of fruit daily.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Limiting daily sodium intake to 3 grams helps manage blood pressure and is a key part of a heart-healthy diet.

2. A nurse is teaching a client about strategies to prevent constipation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• A. Drinking four to five glasses of water per day will prevent constipation.
• B. I should consume mineral oil once per day.
• C. Eating foods high in fiber will make elimination easier.
• D. I can skip a meal if I feel bloated.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Eating foods high in fiber increases stool bulk and promotes easier elimination, thus preventing constipation.

3. A client is prescribed a 1500 calorie diet. Thirty percent of the calories are to be derived from fat. How many grams of fat should the nurse tell the client to consume per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

• A. 21
• B. 49
• C. 60
• D. 50

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To calculate the grams of fat: 1500 calories x 30% = 450 calories from fat. Since 1 gram of fat = 9 calories, 450 / 9 = 50 grams of fat.

4. A nurse in a long-term care facility is developing strategies to promote increased food intake for an older adult client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

• A. Offer sugar substitutes to increase the client’s appetite.
• B. Provide opportunities to eat three large meals per day.
• C. Provide entertainment while the client is eating.
• D. Offer finger foods at mealtime.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Finger foods are easier for older adults to manage and can help increase overall food intake by making eating less cumbersome and more enjoyable.

5. A nurse is assessing a client who reports muscle spasms in his calves and tingling in his hands. The client indicates consuming a low intake of milk products and green leafy vegetables. The nurse should identify that the client's findings indicate a deficiency in which of the following sources of nutrition?

• A. Iron
• B. Omega 3 fatty acids
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Calcium

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Calcium deficiency is indicated by muscle spasms and tingling, and is common with low intake of milk products and green leafy vegetables.

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