15 / 5 pointsA nurse is discussing how the body processes food with a client during a routine provider’s visit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Glycerol can be broken down into glucose for use by the body., Not Selected
Correct answer:The liver converts unused glucose into glycogen.
Excess fatty acids are stored in the muscle tissue., Not Selected
The body uses glycogen for fat before using available ATP., Not Selected
25 / 5 pointsA nurse is reviewing prescribed medications for a newly admitted client. Which of the following medications increases the body’s rate of metabolism?
Morphine, Not Selected
Correct answer:Levothyroxine
Phenobarbital, Not Selected
Dilaudid, Not Selected
35 / 5 pointsA charge nurse is conducting a nutritional class for a group of newly licensed nurses regarding basal metabolic rate (BMR). The charge nurse should inform the class that which of the following factors increases BMR? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer:Lactation
Correct answer:Prolonged stress
Answer,Malnutrition
Correct answer:Puberty
Answer,Age older than 60 years
45 / 5 pointsA school nurse is teaching a high school health class about the possible causes of a negative nitrogen balance. Which of the following causes should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer:Illness
Correct answer:Malnutrition
Answer,Adolescence
Correct answer:Trauma
Answer,Pregnancy
53.75 / 5 pointsWhat is true about a carbohydrate? Select all that apply.
Correct answer:All carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO).
Correct answer:The main function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body.
Correct answer:Carbohydrates provide energy for cellular work and help to regulate protein and fat metabolism.
Incorrect answer:The average minimum amount (DRI) of carbohydrates needed to fuel the brain is 200 g/day for adults and children.
Correct answer:Carbohydrates are classified according to the number of saccharide units making up their structure.
65 / 5 pointsLipids are available in many sources, which of the following are sources for lipids?
Correct answer:Poultry skin
Dried beans, Not Selected
Barley, Not Selected
Tomatoes, Not Selected
75 / 5 pointsFiber is categorized as a carbohydrate and is the substance in plant foods that is indigestible. Which of the following is considered fiber?Correct answer:Pectin
Galactose, Not Selected
Maltose, Not Selected
Dark Meat, Not Selected
85 / 5 pointsDigestion occurs mainly in what part of the body?
Correct answer:Small Intestine
Large Intestine, Not Selected
Stomach, Not Selected
Colon, Not Selected
95 / 5 pointsDigestible carbohydrates provide how much energy?2 cal/g of energy, Not Selected
Correct answer:4 cal/g of energy
6 cal/g of energy, Not Selected
8 cal/g of energy, Not Selected
105 / 5 pointsWhich of the following are categories of fats? Select all that apply.
Correct answer:Triglycerides
Correct answer:Phospholipids
Correct answer:Sterols
Answer,Monosaccharides
Answer, PolysaccharidesÂ