Nutrition

I'm not sure if you are loving these questions or hating them... But it is pretty much what my days are full of... So, today I focused on Nutrition NCLEX questions. If you want to give them a go, here are a few below. I'm taking a break over the weekend and hoping to plant some beautiful pansies that I found with my sister last weekend. But for now:

1) Patients with problems with liver function will have difficulty:
a. Emulsifying fats
b. Digesting carbohydrates
c. Manufacturing red blood cells
d. Reabsorbing water in the intestines

2) Which is a good source of Vitamin C?
a. Milk
b. Beans
c. Yogurt
d. Potatoes

3) Which situation results in ketosis in a normal person?
a. Inadequate intake of carbohydrates
b. Increased intake of protein
c. Excessive intake of starch
d. Decreased intake of fiber

4) What nutrient must be ingested for vitamin K to be absorbed?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Starches
c. Proteins
d. Fats

5) What should the patient be encouraged to eat to facilitate normal blood clotting?
a. Fish oils
b. Enriched grains
c. Green leafy vegetables
d. Fortified milk products

6) How many calories per day would need to be eliminated from the diet to lose 3 pounds in 4 weeks?
a. 450
b. 575
c. 300
d. 375

7) Four grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fat furnish how many kilocalories?
a. 73
b. 83
c. 48
d. 88

8) A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is most therapeutic, providing the specific vitamins needed for this patient's healing.
a. Orange Juice
b. Banana
c. Applesauce
d. Warm Broth

Questions from Fundamentals Success A course Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking
Answers: 1) a 2) d 3) a 4) d 5) c 6) d 7) a 8) c