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RNRS 117- Nutrition (Sherpath)Questions with 100% Correct Answers The nurse is learning about the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). What is the highest score on the test? 14 Which test should be performed to confirm the correct placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube? An x-ray study Auscultation of the abdomen Assessment of stomach content pH Assessment of residual stomach contents An x-ray study After cardiac surgery, a patient is prescribed a diet to reduce cholesterol. Which ...

Newborn Nutrition Sherpath Questions with 100% Correct Answers Match the nutrient to its description with respect to breast milk or formula. 1. Lactose is the primary source 2. It supplies 50% of calories, though highly variable across individuals 3. Whey and casein are primary sources A. Protein B. Fat C. Carbohydrate 1. C 2. B 3. A In which way does breast milk composition vary from formula? A. Provides carbohydrates, proteins, and fat B. Includes vitamin D C. Whey-to-c...

Overview Nutrition Sherpath Questions with 100% Correct Answers Which description best defines nutrition? Nutrition is the body's intake and use of adequate amounts of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and energy production. What does nutritional balance impact? -Development of the body. -Maintenance of the body. -Growth of the body. Which statement is true regarding Healthy People 2020? -It is a valuable resource for good nutrition because it focuses on promoting healthy li...

Nutrition Sherpath Questions with 100% Correct Answers The nurse is caring for an older adult who lives alone. The nurse becomes concerned that the patient is getting inadequate nutrition based on which neurologic manifestations? A. Decreased Alertness B. Slower muscle response time C. Decreased Hearing D. Decreased visual acuity E. Slower problem-solving Answer: A, B, E The nurse is caring for an older adult with Alzheimer disease and a secondary diagnosis of malnutrition. Which neu...

Evidence-Based Practice (Sherpath) Exam Questions and Answers Which finding is a nursing-sensitive outcome that can be measured? Incidence of asthma among children of parents who smoke Frequency of episodes of low blood sugar in children at a local school Number of patients who fall and experience subsequent injury on the evening shift Percentage of sexually active adolescent girls who attend the nurses' teaching sessions for birth control Number of patients who fall and experience subs...

sherpath obesity Exam Questions and Answers Using body mass index (BMI) classification, which patient's height and weight would be considered obese? 5 ft 5 in, 186 lb The patient's BMI is 31. Patients with a BMI in the range of 30-39 are considered obese The nurse notes that a patient's waist measurement is 100 cm and hip measurement is 80 cm. Calculate the patient's waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and determine the relevant risk for health complications. 1.25, with an increased risk of d...

Sherpath: Activity and Movement: Implement and Take Action; Evaluate Exam Questions and Answers Which action would the nurse take for a newly admitted patient who is unsteady when transferring from the wheelchair to the bed? Initiate a fall prevention plan for the patient. Which action would the nurse take first when assisting a patient who has been in bed for several days after surgery to transfer from the bed to the chair? Allow the patient to dangle. Ambulating Isotonic Ke...

Educational Needs Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Which vaccinations are recommended during pregnancy? - Flu - Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis Which behaviors would the nurse instruct the woman to avoid during pregnancy? - Smoking marijuana to aid in sleep - Drinking one glass of white wine per day for heart health - Drinking five to six cups of coffee per day to avoid caffeine withdrawal Which nursing response is appropriate for the pregnant woman asking what medications ...

Educational Needs Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Which vaccinations are recommended during pregnancy? - Flu - Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis Which behaviors would the nurse instruct the woman to avoid during pregnancy? - Smoking marijuana to aid in sleep - Drinking one glass of white wine per day for heart health - Drinking five to six cups of coffee per day to avoid caffeine withdrawal Which nursing response is appropriate for the pregnant woman asking what medications ...

Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers Which statement summarizes how the scope of nursing practice influences interventions? It describes what actions a nurse can take Which statement accurately describes nursing documentation? Documentation conveys interventions and outcomes to other health care providers. The nurse would categorize interventions according to which formal descriptors? -purpose -type of patient contact -who initiates the intervention Which activity reflects a...