WGU C787

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PRE-ASSESSMENT: HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE PICO Attempt #1 Status: Passed 1. Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced meal? YOUR ... ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt. Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week. 2. Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start cooking healthy on a budget? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Buy frozen dinners. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Buy nonperishable food in bulk. Buy fresh vegetables in bulk. Buy pre-cut vegetables. 3. Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing recommendations for populations? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) Adequate Intake (AI) Tolerable upper intake level (UL) Estimated average requirement (EAR) 4. Which statement is appropriate about daily reference intakes (DRIs) for infants? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Human milk does not supply the adequate intake (AI) of nutrients for term infants. Adequate intakes (AIs) for all macronutrients have not been established for infants 7 through 12 months of age. Infant formula always requires additional sources of nutrient intake. The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for infants younger than 7 months. 5. When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120 calories from fat, is appropriate. How should the health professional respond? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice. This snack would be considered too high in calories. This snack would be considered too high in fat. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack. 6. Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for calcium for a healthy adolescent girl? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER 200% of daily value 70% of daily value 130% of daily value 100% of daily value 7. A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31 kg/m 2 , a history of hypertension, and a low albumin level. Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? Choose 3 answers YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan Incorporating the components of the DASH diet Limiting the amount of dairy products consumed Choosing foods with 20% or less of the daily value of sodium Decreasing the intake of potassium-rich foods 8. Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee Scrambled eggs, bacon, banana, and milk YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Pancakes and syrup, sausage, strawberries, and orange juice Ham and cheese omelet, potatoes, oranges, and tea 9. Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Hard-boiled egg White bread Canned vegetables Cottage cheese 10. When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m 2 . For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk? Choose 3 answers YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Food allergies Infertility Type 2 diabetes Osteoporosis Premature death Coronary artery disease 11. The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees. Several employees have stated goals for the class. Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic? [Show More]

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