Western Governors University (WGU) NURS2001 D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science Practice Exam

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• What describes a pureed diet?
• How does high-fructose corn syrup impact metabolic health relative to other added sugars?
• How do water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in storage and intake needs?
• Which statement best describes how saturated fats, trans fats, and unsaturated fats influence LDL cholesterol?
• What are the AMDR ranges for adults for carbohydrates, fats, and protein?
• How is BMI calculated?
• Where can you find folic acid?
• Osteomalacia is associated with vitamin D deficiency and presents with which symptom?
• In diverticulitis, what fiber recommendation applies?
• Which items are included in a clear liquid diet?
• Why is magnesium important for muscle function and blood pressure?
• What is zinc's role in immune function and wound healing?
• Which nutrients should be decreased in a heart failure diet?
• When is total parenteral nutrition (TPN) used?
• When taking warfarin, which practice regarding Vitamin K is recommended?
• Vitamin B12 is primarily found in which foods?
• Which diet excludes foods of animal origin?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between glycemic index and glycemic load?
• Which foods are rich in folic acid (Vitamin B9)?
• Which statement correctly describes soluble and insoluble dietary fiber?
• Which foods are typically included in a mechanical soft diet?
• Which statement best identifies a low energy density food?
• How is placement verified on the initial NG tube insertion?
• Which statement describing RDA and UL is correct?
• Vitamin A is found in which type of foods?
• What causes glomerulonephritis?
• Which foods should be avoided on a pureed diet due to safety concerns?
• Which components make up total energy expenditure?
• Vitamin B12 deficiency is commonly due to lack of intrinsic factor in the gastric mucosa, impairing absorption, leading to which condition?
• What fluid management strategy is recommended for a heart failure diet?
• Common signs of dehydration in older adults?
• Which foods are good calcium sources?
• Osteoporosis diet emphasizes which nutrients?
• Parenteral nutrition is defined as nutritional feeding delivered through which route?
• Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
• Vitamin A deficiency is associated with which condition?
• For peritonitis, which dietary pattern is recommended?
• Which of the following is a high calcium food?
• Which vitamin deficiency can cause anemia and is commonly found in meat and liver?
• Vitamin K sources include:
• How many servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended per day?
• A full liquid diet is used to advance a patient with which conditions?
• Which statement about energy density and weight management is most accurate?
• Outline the steps of a routine nutrition assessment in nursing practice.
• Which nutrient enhances non-heme iron absorption when consumed together?
• Which sign is commonly associated with iron deficiency anemia?
• Which diet would be appropriate for someone who has trouble chewing but can swallow soft foods?
• Hypokalemia is most likely to cause which symptom?
• Vitamin E toxicity can cause which effect?
• What hydration considerations are particularly important for older adults?
• Niacin (Vitamin B3) is found in which foods?
• Vitamin E deficiency can present with which symptom?
• Which group is at risk for dehydration?
• Which of the following is NOT a source of vitamin D?
• Vitamin D deficiency is associated with which condition?
• Peripheral neuropathy and anemia are symptom of deficiency of which vitamin?
• What is the purpose of nutrition budgeting in diet planning?
• Which factors can contribute to vitamin C deficiency?
• How many milliliters are in one ounce?
• Which nutrient is critical preconception to prevent neural tube defects?
• How many ounces are in a cup?
• What is the recommended daily fiber intake for women and men according to common guidelines?
• Which essential fatty acids must be obtained through diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body?
• A patient who lost their dentures would be on which diet?
• For stomatitis, which item is explicitly advised to be avoided?
• To reduce vomiting risk during bolus feeding, what patient position should be used?
• Which of the following lists the risks/complications of TPN?
• What BMI range is considered normal?
• Which vitamin deficiency is linked to cheilosis (dry, cracked lips)?
• Which BMI category would a person with a BMI of 31 fall into?
• Which foods are included in a full liquid diet?
• What should you monitor when using TPN?
• To estimate total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), what factor is applied to BMR?
• Which food is a good source of potassium?
• Protein is essential for which process?
• Which nutrient plays a key role in calcium absorption and bone mineralization?
• Iron deficiency typically leads to which type of anemia?
• Which item is commonly considered a good calcium source in nutrition notes?
• A common dietary source of Vitamin E is:
• NG tube is indicated for which patient scenario among the following?
• Which statement best describes the energy balance equation and weight implications?
• Which of the following foods is commonly included in a mechanical soft diet?
• Which vitamin's dietary sources include meats, fish, poultry, and grains?
• Dysphagia increases risk for malnutrition. Which patient would be most at risk?
• What should be included on a nutrition label and scrutinized?
• Nutrient dense foods are defined as foods that:
• Cancer preventative diet is described as:
• For individuals with celiac disease, which foods should be avoided due to gluten content?
• How should you discontinue TPN?
• Calcium is essential for which functions?
• Which statement accurately describes the roles of selenium and iodine in thyroid function?
• Beyond fatigue and pallor, what symptom can indicate iron deficiency anemia?
• Which description matches parenteral nutrition?
• How many ounces are in a glass?
• How does dehydration affect kidney function and urine output?
• Hypercalcemia can lead to which symptom?
• How many calories are in one gram of fat?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with hyponatremia?
• Which of the following is a source of vitamin D?
• Which statement is true regarding Vitamin K and anticoagulant therapy?
• Which statement best describes a vegan diet?
• The renal disease diet includes which mineral adjustment?
• Which of the following approximate total weight gains is recommended during pregnancy for someone with normal pre-pregnancy BMI?
• Which factor reduces mineral bioavailability from plant-based foods?
• Vitamin C deficiency causes which condition?
• Which of the following foods is a good calcium source among seafood choices?
• What term describes proteins that contain all essential amino acids in the proper proportions?
• Which of the following is a good dietary source of iron?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the renal disease diet?
• Which food is a good source of Vitamin K?
• What bed positioning is recommended before feeding via NG tube?
• Which diet would be appropriate for a patient who cannot tolerate solid foods but can tolerate liquids at room or body temperature?
• Which symptom is associated with vitamin D toxicity?
• How should diabetes nutrition be approached with carbohydrate counting and meal planning?
• Before bolus feeding, which steps should be completed?
• Which statement is true about a pureed diet?
• What is the general daily sodium target for most adults, with lower amounts recommended for hypertension?
• Folate (Vitamin B9) is abundant in which foods?
• How do 24-hour dietary recalls compare with food frequency questionnaires in assessing intake?
• How would you define malnutrition versus undernutrition?
• Which description matches enteral nutrition?
• Before feeding through an NG tube, what is the first action?
• Distinguish ketosis from diabetic ketoacidosis and when each occurs.
• What is the primary purpose of a clear liquid diet?
• Which factors influence nutrient bioavailability?
• In glomerulonephritis diet, what is the purpose of increasing carbohydrates?
• Nutrient bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient that is absorbed and utilized. Which factors affect it?
• Which of the following is included in the glomerulonephritis diet?
• Which of the following is a common symptom of iron deficiency?
• What is CRP used for in nutrition assessment?
• What is potassium’s role in fluid balance and cardiovascular health?
• Enteral nutrition is best described as which of the following?
• For hemorrhoids, which dietary change is recommended?
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is primarily found in which food?
• High-density lipoprotein is commonly referred to as which of the following?
• Which of the following lists correctly identifies the six classes of nutrients?
• The feed temperature should be what to minimize cramps?
• Explain glycemic index versus glycemic load. Which statement is accurate?
• Green or tarry stools are commonly caused by which of the following?
• NG tube use is most appropriate for patients with which conditions?
• Beyond lowering blood pressure, which additional benefits is the DASH diet associated with?
• Which component is typically included in a routine nutrition assessment to evaluate biochemical status?
• Which diet includes juice with pulp?
• After initial NG tube placement, what should be performed to verify continued placement?
• In addition to meats, which plant-based item is listed as a source of iron?
• Low-density lipoprotein is commonly referred to as which of the following?
• What is the correct order of therapeutic diets from least restrictive to most restrictive?
• Which of the following foods is included in a UTI diet?
• Which BMI range defines obesity?
• Which of the following is a function of vitamin D?
• What is the role of vitamin C in collagen synthesis and iron absorption?
• Among the following, which is also a good dietary source of iron?
• Which of the following foods are complete proteins?
• Which of the following foods is typically high in cholesterol?
• Which nutrient enhances the absorption of non-heme iron?
• Which statement best describes the roles of calcium and vitamin D in bone health?
• Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
• Which signs are typical of vitamin B12 deficiency?
• Pellagra is caused by deficiency of which vitamin?
• In stomatitis, which type of foods is recommended?
• Which should be avoided on a UTI diet?
• What is true about probiotics and prebiotics?
• Which ion is the major intracellular cation?
• Which individuals are at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency, and what signs are typical?
• Which vitamin is fat-soluble and stored in body fat?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mechanical soft diet?
• Which group is considered high-risk for malnutrition?
• In the diabetes diet guidance, which food is not considered a refined carbohydrate?
• Which diet pattern allows dairy products and eggs?
• Vitamin K is essential for which physiological process?
• Describe the core components of the MyPlate healthy plate model and recommended portions.
• Albumin is used as a marker for which of the following?
• What does energy density measure?
• Hypernatremia commonly presents with which symptom?
• Which of the following is NOT a significant dietary source of iron?
• Sodium is important for which physiological roles?
• What is the role of protein in wound healing and immune function?
• The deficiency of which vitamin is associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
• Which item is explicitly discouraged in the gluten-free dietary guidance?
• Which dietary change is recommended for a heart health diet to reduce risk?
• Which is a typical Vitamin E source?
• Vitamin A is abundant in which color-coded foods?
• A clear liquid diet is prescribed for which scenarios?
• Riboflavin is another name for which vitamin?
• Which BMI range defines overweight?
• The addition of folic acid to refined grains is an example of which nutrition practice?
• Which strategy helps manage thirst in a heart failure diet?
• Which fortified food commonly provides vitamin D?
• Which of the following decreases iron absorption when consumed with iron supplements?
• How does soluble fiber affect cholesterol levels?
• Which statement describes antioxidants and which vitamins/minerals have antioxidant properties?
• What are prebiotics?
• Which combination describes the hyperthyroidism diet?
• What is phenylketonuria (PKU) and how is it nutritionally managed?
• Which nutrient yields 9 kcal per gram?
• Which diet allows for dairy and eggs?
• Which nutrient profile is listed as part of the diet recommendations for heart-related conditions in the material?
• Which vitamin is also known as folic acid and is abundant in green leafy vegetables and legumes?
• Hyperkalemia is most likely to cause which symptom?
• Why is water essential in nutrition and what are hydration basics?
• How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrates?
• Hypercalcemia can present with which symptom besides kidney stones?
• The DASH diet for lowering blood pressure and LDL emphasizes which combination?
• Hypocalcemia signs often include which of the following?
• Which weight gain range is recommended for an obese pre-pregnancy BMI?
• The greatest risk associated with NG tube feeding is what?
• What are the key features and health benefits of the DASH diet?
• Which seafood is a high-iron option?
• How many calories are in one gram of protein?
• For women, which expression correctly estimates the basal metabolic rate (BMR) using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation?
• A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet includes which foods?
• In a cancer preventative diet, which types of foods should be limited?
• Which foods are high in sodium?
• What should you do when the feeding bag is empty and a new bag has not yet been provided?
• Which action is essential before starting any enteral feeding?
• For men, which expression correctly estimates the basal metabolic rate (BMR) using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation?
• Cheilosis is a sign of deficiency of which vitamin?
• Albumin levels are markers for which conditions?
• Magnesium is found in which of the following groups?
• Why is C-reactive protein (CRP) relevant in nutrition assessment?
• Which statement best differentiates probiotics from prebiotics?
• How does nutrition act as a social determinant of health?
• Which food is a Vitamin A rich option?
• Energy density is defined as calories per gram of food. Which of the following foods is high energy density?
• Which nutrients provide 4 kcal per gram?
• Beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome are associated with deficiency of which vitamin?
• AMDR for protein as a percentage of total energy for adults?
• What is a key feature of the cholecystitis diet?
• A lacto vegetarian diet allows which of the following?
• How often should you change the bags for tube feeding?
• Which statement correctly describes fat-soluble vitamins in terms of storage?
• Vitamin A toxicity is associated with birth defects in the developing fetus. Which scenario best reflects this risk?
• What should you have the patient do when removing the NG tube?
• How should you increase the feeding rate for enteral nutrition?
• Which feature of the DASH diet is emphasized for lowering blood pressure and LDL?
• What is the traditional landmark sequence used to estimate the length for an nasogastric tube insertion?
• Which statement about iron absorption is true?
• Which practical strategy helps reduce daily sodium intake?
• Folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is associated with which fetal condition?