Question 1

A 78-year-old female client is in the healthcare provider's office for a routine physical exam.She asks for an explanation of why skinfold measurements are not done on her anymore.The nurse's best response would be:

Accepted Answer

As a person ages, the skinfold measurement test is not as accurate.

Question 2

The school nurse is discussing dietary concerns with student members of the track team.Which of the following statements indicates the need for further instruction?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The school nurse is discussing dietary concerns...

Question 3

The nurse is collecting nutritional intake information from a client.The nurse does not feel the client is being forthcoming and honest with the intake self-reports.Which of the following factors may be associated with inaccurate reporting of dietary intake?

Accepted Answer

Lower educational levels have been associated with inaccurate reporting of dietary intake. Clients with limited health literacy may not fully understand the importance of accurate reporting or may have difficulty remembering and recalling their food intake.

Question 4

The community health nurse is planning a program for a group of African American senior citizens.Which of the following facts should be included in the presentation?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension is highest in the African American population, so this fact should be included in the presentation as a significant health concern for this community. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they either do not specifically pertain to the African American population or are not as prevalent as hypertension in this group.

Question 5

The nursing instructor is evaluating the knowledge of the student in locating the landmarks for assessing tricep skinfold measurements.Mark with and label the correct landmark for this technique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nursing instructor is evaluating the knowledge...

Question 6

The nurse is collecting data from a client at the ambulatory care clinic.During the meeting,the client asks the nurse about using height and weight tables to determine his ideal weight.What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Height and weight tables are limited in their ability to accurately predict the weight status of an individual. They do not take into account differences in body composition or individual health factors. It is important to use multiple methods of measuring weight status, such as body mass index and waist circumference, and to work with a healthcare provider to set realistic weight goals.

Question 7

The nurse is preparing to conduct a focused interview on a client who reports a recent weight gain.Which of the following inquiries is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

This open-ended question allows the client to provide more detailed information about their recent food and drink consumption, which can help identify potential contributors to the weight gain. The other options either make assumptions or provide limited options for responses.

Question 8

When interviewing a 68-year-old male client,the nurse discovers a list of 23 herbal and vitamin supplements that are being consumed by the client each day.Which response by the client indicates the need for further nutritional teaching by the nurse at this visit?

Accepted Answer

The client's statement about taking the supplements because they compensate for his poor eating habits indicates a lack of understanding about the role of supplements in a healthy diet. Further nutritional teaching may be needed to help the client understand the importance of a balanced diet and the role of supplements in supporting optimal health. Choices A, B, and C may warrant further assessment or clarification, but do not necessarily indicate a need for additional nutritional teaching.

Quiz 9: Nutritional Assessment