Question 1

Lipids provide how much energy per gram of lipid?

Accepted Answer

Lipids provide 9 kilocalories (kcal) of energy per gram, which is more than carbohydrates and proteins that each provide 4 kcal/g.

Question 2

Proteins provide how much energy per gram of protein?

Accepted Answer

Proteins provide 4 kilocalories (kcal) of energy per gram. This is a standard value used in nutrition science, similar to carbohydrates which also provide 4 kcal/g, while fats provide 9 kcal/g.

Question 3

Which of the following is believed to be associated with the onset of puberty?

Accepted Answer

Body fat percentage is believed to be associated with the onset of puberty, as a certain level of body fat is necessary for the hormonal changes that trigger puberty.

Question 4

Daysha is a 19-year-old woman who has just learned that she is pregnant. Her body mass index (BMI) is 18 . She asks the nurse how much weight she should gain during her pregnancy. The nurse should tell her which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Given Daysha's BMI of 18, which categorizes her as underweight, the recommended pregnancy weight gain is 28 to 40 lb. This recommendation is based on guidelines to ensure both maternal and fetal health.

Question 5

Tina is a 25-year-old woman who is moderately active, weighs 122 lb, and normally eats a diet that provides about 1800 kcal/d, at which level of intake she is able to maintain her weight. Now in her third trimester of pregnancy, Tina asks her nurse approximately how many kilocalories per day, total, she should be taking for her and the baby. What should the nurse recommend?

Accepted Answer

During the third trimester of pregnancy, it is recommended that women increase their daily caloric intake by about 450 kcal/d above their pre-pregnancy needs to support fetal growth and maternal health. Since Tina maintains her weight at 1800 kcal/d, adding 450 kcal/d brings the total to 2250 kcal/d.

Question 6

Miranda is a 39-year-old woman who has just learned that she is pregnant. She has heard that there is an increased risk for neural tube defects in babies born to women of her age. The nurse should encourage Miranda to take supplements of which vitamin, which is known to help prevent neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is recommended for pregnant women, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, to help prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus.

Question 7

Haley is a 16-year-old in her first trimester. The lab results from her first prenatal visit indicate a hemoglobin level of 9 g/dL. Based on this finding, which mineral supplement should the nurse recommend to Haley?

Accepted Answer

A hemoglobin level of 9 g/dL in a pregnant woman indicates anemia, which is commonly caused by iron deficiency. Therefore, an iron supplement is recommended to increase her hemoglobin levels.

Question 8

During a visit, a patient in her second trimester of pregnancy admits to the nurse that she has had strange cravings and has even found herself eating dirt from a flowerpot in her home. The nurse should recognize this condition as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Pica is a condition characterized by cravings for non-food items, such as dirt, clay, laundry starch, or ice. It is not uncommon during pregnancy and can be a sign of nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency anemia.

Question 9

Valerie, a woman in her third trimester of pregnancy, is found to have a blood pressure level of 142/93 mmHg. On the basis of this finding, the nurse should recognize that Valerie is at risk for which serious complication of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Valerie's blood pressure level of 142/93 mmHg during her third trimester indicates that she is at risk for eclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and can lead to seizures. This condition is a progression from preeclampsia, which is also marked by high blood pressure and often proteinuria.

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of adults in the United States are obese?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

In counseling a client who is obese, the nurse should mention which of the following conditions that are associated with obesity? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Obesity is a well-known risk factor for several chronic health conditions. It is directly associated with an increased risk of hypertension (A), coronary heart disease (B), and diabetes mellitus (C) due to the strain it puts on the body's systems. Obesity can also increase the risk of stroke (E) by contributing to other risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes. Lung cancer (D) is not directly associated with obesity in the same way these other conditions are.

Question 12

Cynthia, a 33-year-old client, has just learned that her body mass index (BMI) is 27. What BMI category applies to Cynthia?

Accepted Answer

A BMI of 27 falls into the "Overweight" category, which is defined as a BMI of 25 to 29.9.

Question 13

Octavia is a 15-year-old who has just been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following are associated with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate methods to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives, and diuretics. Starvation is more closely associated with anorexia nervosa, not bulimia.

Question 14

A nurse visits an elementary school classroom, hands out copies of the MyPlate diagram, and talks about healthy food choices. This is an example of which level of disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it ever occurs. This is done by preventing exposures to hazards that cause disease or injury, altering unhealthy or unsafe behaviors that can lead to disease or injury, and increasing resistance to disease or injury should exposure occur. The nurse's action of educating children about healthy food choices is an example of primary prevention, as it aims to prevent the onset of nutrition-related diseases by promoting healthy eating habits from an early age.

Question 15

A nurse visits a large corporate office building and provides free blood pressure screenings to the employees. This is an example of which level of disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention involves early detection and intervention to prevent the progression of disease. Providing blood pressure screenings helps identify individuals with high blood pressure early, so interventions can be made to prevent complications.

Quiz 13: Nutrition for Women