Question 1

Which statement made to the nurse about nonessential protein indicates that more teaching is necessary?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Which food sources are considered incomplete proteins? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Incomplete proteins are those that do not contain all nine essential amino acids in sufficient amounts. Beans and nuts fall into this category, as they lack one or more of the essential amino acids, making them incomplete protein sources.

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with obesity. Which nutrient, when eaten in excess, does the nurse tell the client can contribute to fat stores in the body?

Accepted Answer

Protein, when consumed in excess, can contribute to fat stores in the body. While protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, excess protein can be converted into fat and stored, potentially contributing to obesity if caloric intake exceeds caloric expenditure.

Question 4

A nurse knows that the energy requirements of proteins are measured in grams and are distinguished from carbohydrates and fats in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Proteins are unique among macronutrients because they contain nitrogen, which is a part of their amino acid structure. This distinguishes them from carbohydrates and fats, which do not contain nitrogen.

Question 5

Which component of protein maintenance has important implications for circulation within the body? Select all that apply.

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Question 6

A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed as being slightly overweight with prediabetes about the importance of a healthy diet. What does the nurse identify as important about proteins in the diet?

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Question 7

Which recommendations about the principle of complementation does a nurse suggest to the client diagnosed with obesity? Select all that apply.

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Question 8

A nurse received a report from the gastrointestinal (GI) department and is waiting to admit a client diagnosed with lactose intolerance. The client wants to become a vegetarian. In teaching about plant-based proteins, which should the nurse note are the missing amino acids in legumes? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Legumes are a great source of protein for vegetarians but they are typically low in certain essential amino acids, particularly methionine and cysteine. These amino acids are important for various bodily functions, including metabolism and antioxidant defense. Lysine, on the other hand, is usually present in sufficient amounts in legumes, making them a good source of this essential amino acid for vegetarians. Actin and myosin are proteins found in muscle tissue, not relevant to the discussion of plant-based proteins.

Question 9

A nurse is taking care of a client that suffered major burns in a house fire. Which test from the laboratory is the nurse concerned with that will help maintain blood volume and pressure?

Accepted Answer

Albumin is a protein made by the liver that helps keep fluid in your bloodstream so it doesn't leak into other tissues. It also carries various substances throughout the body, including hormones, vitamins, and enzymes. After major burns, albumin levels can drop due to loss of skin barrier and increased vascular permeability, leading to edema and decreased blood volume. Monitoring and maintaining albumin levels are crucial for managing fluid volume and pressure in burn patients.

Question 10

A nurse is leading a seminar about healthy food choices. The nurse teaches that proteins are:

Accepted Answer

Proteins serve as an alternative source of energy in the body when carbohydrates and fats are not available. They are primarily important for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues rather than being a primary energy source.

Question 11

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed as status post-gastric bypass who is on a vegetarian diet. What does the nurse teach the client about the complementation principle?

Accepted Answer

The complementation principle in nutrition refers to combining different plant-based foods to ensure a complete intake of essential amino acids. Beans and rice together provide all the essential amino acids, making them a complete protein source, which is particularly important in a vegetarian diet, especially after a gastric bypass where nutrient absorption might be compromised.

Question 12

When discharging a client who had gastric-bypass surgery, a nurse makes sure to include which food sources in the client's discharge planning about complete proteins? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Chicken, milk, and cheese are considered complete proteins because they contain all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own. These are crucial for someone recovering from gastric-bypass surgery to support healing and maintain muscle mass.

Question 13

A nurse is caring for an elderly client admitted to the emergency department (ED). When the nurse learns that the client has muscle wasting, which does the nurse suspect?

Accepted Answer

Muscle wasting is a sign of negative nitrogen balance, indicating that the body is breaking down more protein than it is taking in or synthesizing, often seen in malnutrition or severe illness.

Question 14

A nurse is reviewing dietary intake with a 45-year-old client who has just been diagnosed with diabetes. Which component is the nurse expected to discuss? Select all that apply.

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Question 15

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which conditionally essential protein does the nurse know becomes an essential protein due to the client's condition?

Accepted Answer

Cysteine becomes an essential amino acid in individuals with cirrhosis due to the liver's impaired ability to synthesize it from methionine.

Question 16

Which conditional essential amino acid is necessary for organ growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Proline is a conditional essential amino acid that plays a key role in the synthesis of proteins necessary for organ growth and development, including its significant role in the production of collagen.

Question 17

Which commonly consumed legumes are important protein sources? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Peanuts, lentils, peas, and beans are all legumes that are commonly consumed and are important sources of protein. Walnuts, on the other hand, are not legumes; they are classified as tree nuts.

Question 18

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a broken pelvis after a skiing accident. The client has been in the ICU on bedrest for the past 2 weeks. What does the nurse expect to assess in this critically ill client due to immobility?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged immobility, such as being on bedrest for two weeks, can lead to muscle wasting due to disuse atrophy.

Question 19

When taking care of a client diagnosed with a broken leg from a car accident, a nurse notes that the client is healing fast. The client states, "I was a marathon runner prior to the accident." Which process does the nurse suspect as the reason?

Accepted Answer

Anabolism is the process involved in building up body tissues and energy stores, which can be enhanced by a person's prior physical condition, such as being a marathon runner. This would contribute to faster healing as the body efficiently uses nutrients to repair and build tissue.

Question 20

A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and obtaining adequate protein from the foods in our diets. Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of an essential amino acid?

Accepted Answer

Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained from the diet. Dried pumpkin seeds are a source of protein that includes essential amino acids, indicating an understanding of the need to consume them through food.

Quiz 4: Protein