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    1. A patient tells the nurse they cannot afford to buy meat every day. Which of the following meals should the nurse suggest as a good source of protein that is also budget-friendly?
      A)
      Peanut butter on whole grain toast
      B)
      Canned tuna mixed with brown rice
      C)
      White rice with steamed vegetables
      D)
      Instant noodles with broth
    2. Proteins from most plant sources such as grains, nuts, and legumes (beans, not soybeans) are called:
      A)
      Complex proteins
      B)
      Incomplete proteins
      C)
      Complete proteins
      D)
      Simple proteins
    3. A nurse is caring for an elderly client admitted to the emergency department. When the nurse learns that the client has muscle wasting, which does the nurse suspect?
      A)
      Positive nitrogen balance
      B)
      Gluconeogenesis
      C)
      Negative nitrogen balance
      D)
      Ketosis
    4. Which of the following foods may be included in the MyPlate protein food group? (Select all that apply)
      (SATA)
      A)
      Sweet potato
      B)
      Black beans
      C)
      Brown rice
      D)
      Almond butter
      E)
      Eggs
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    1. A nurse is educating a patient on increasing protein intake after surgery. The patient is vegetarian but eats animal products, just not the animal itself. Which of the following foods would provide the best source of protein for healing after surgery?
      A)
      Brussels sprouts cooked in butter
      B)
      Soybean-based hamburger with cheese
      C)
      Pasta with red sauce
      D)
      Baked potato with sour cream and broccoli
    2. A patient who likes Mexican food asks the nurse how they can eat healthier proteins. Keeping the patient’s food preference in mind, which food would the nurse most likely suggest?
      A)
      Cheese and beef enchilada
      B)
      Steak taco salad
      C)
      Beef burrito
      D)
      Grilled fish taco on soft corn tortilla
    3. Protein requirements would most likely be the highest for which of the following individuals?
      A)
      16-year-old active teenager
      B)
      47-year-old female pilot
      C)
      26-year-old sedentary lawyer
      D)
      72-year-old grandfather
    4. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a toddler who follows a vegetarian diet about food choices that increase dietary protein intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best choice for including protein in the toddler’s diet?
      A)
      Soymilk
      B)
      Whole grains
      C)
      Peanut butter
      D)
      Dried beans
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    1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has cancer about foods that prevent protein malnutrition. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
      (SATA)
      A)
      Milkshake
      B)
      Egg and ham omelet
      C)
      Strawberries and bananas
      D)
      Cottage cheese
      E)
      Tuna fish
    2. Based on the Dietary Reference Intake, proteins should make up what percentage of an adult’s daily caloric intake?
      A)
      10-20%
      B)
      45-65%
      C)
      20-35%
      D)
      35-45%
      E)
      Eggs
    3. On “MyPlate,” which fraction represents how much protein we should eat at each meal?
      A)
      Around 1/4
      B)
      Around 1/2
      C)
      None
      D)
      Around 3/4
    4. 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)
      A)
      Chicken
      B)
      Nuts
      C)
      Beans, not soybeans
      D)
      Cow’s milk
      E)
      Cheese
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    1. Protein catabolism is increased in which condition or age?
      A)
      Young adult (20s-30s)
      B)
      Old age (>65)
      C)
      Illness
      D)
      Middle age (40s-50s)
    2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about diets that help with wound healing. Which of the following foods should the nurse indicate contains the best source of protein?
      A)
      Raw spinach
      B)
      Kidney beans
      C)
      Peanut butter
      D)
      Lentils
    3. A patient expresses concern about high cholesterol levels due to eating large amounts of meat for protein. The nurse understands that elevated cholesterol levels can increase the risk for which of the following health conditions?
      A)
      Iron-deficiency anemia
      B)
      Heart disease
      C)
      Hypoglycemia
      D)
      Osteoporosis
    4. Which of the following is a function of protein in the body? (Select all that apply)
      A)
      Childbirth
      B)
      Body defense system
      C)
      Water balance
      D)
      Tissue building
      E)
      Metabolism
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    1. The nurse is teaching a patient about vegetarian diets. Which of the following is a potential health benefit of following a well-planned vegetarian diet?
      A)
      Lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers
      B)
      Increased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol
      C)
      Decreased fiber intake
      D)
      Higher body mass index and obesity
      E)
      Cheese
    2. Which of the following food combinations provides adequate amounts of essential amino acids for someone following a vegan diet?
      A)
      Brown rice and black beans
      B)
      Whole wheat toast and apple slices
      C)
      Peanut butter and jelly
      D)
      Oatmeal and orange juice
    3. A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has a burn injury and adheres to a strict vegan diet. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend?
      A)
      Fresh fruit
      B)
      Tuna salad
      C)
      Beans
      D)
      Vegetables
    4. Which of the following foods has more protein?
      A)
      4-ounce container of Greek yogurt
      B)
      8-ounce salmon
      C)
      2 cups kale
      D)
      1 cup almond milk
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    1. A nurse is assisting an adolescent client in the selection of complementary protein sources on the lunch menu. The client is a vegetarian who eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the following food items should the nurse recommend?
      A)
      Bagel with cream cheese
      B)
      Peanut butter and jelly with whole wheat bread
      C)
      Fruit salad and carrot sticks
      D)
      Baked potato with sour cream
    2. A nurse is working in an outpatient clinic. A patient states that they have heard the best way to lose weight is with a high protein diet. The nurse’s response to this is which of the following statements?
      A)
      Just eat fruits and vegetables, you’ll lose weight
      B)
      Very high protein diets can cause the kidneys to overwork, which may cause damage
      C)
      That is correct, carbohydrates are what make people gain weight
      D)
      You should eat a high saturated, low unsaturated fat diet
    3. A 9-year-old boy’s parents are concerned that he is small for his age. The parents are vegan and have been raising the child vegan. They state he is a picky eater. The following is what the child ate in the past 24 hours: Breakfast: 1 piece toast with jelly, 8 oz orange juice. Lunch: 1 cup of whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce. Snack: 1 apple. Dinner: 1 cup white rice with 1/2 cup of carrots. Identify all nutrition concerns. (Select all that apply)
      A)
      Vegan diet
      B)
      Diet provides adequate amino acids
      C)
      Consuming inadequate calories
      D)
      Many food dislikes
      E)
      Consuming inadequate protein
    4. A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client about complete protein in the diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as a source of complete protein?
      A)
      Yams
      B)
      Oatmeal
      C)
      Soybeans
      D)
      Almonds
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