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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 37 : Nutrition Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a health fair calculates the body mass index (BMI) of a person who weighs 68 kg and is 165 cm (1.65 m) tall. How will the nurse document the BMI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BMI is calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m) squared: 68 ?· (1.65)^2 = 24.98, rounded to 25 kg/m^2 (
A). Options B, C, and D result from incorrect calculations or misinterpretations of the formula.
Question 2 of 5
After administering an enteral feeding, a nurse evaluates the patient's tolerance of the feeding. Which findings suggesting intolerance require collaboration with the dietician and health care provider? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Nausea/vomiting (
A), high gastric residual (
D), and abdominal pain/distention (F) indicate feeding intolerance, requiring collaboration to adjust the feeding plan. Weight gain (
B) is expected, normal bowel sounds (
C) suggest normal function, and absence of diarrhea/constipation (E) indicates tolerance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is feeding an older adult patient with dementia. What intervention will best promote nutritional intake?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stroking the chin (
A) promotes swallowing in dementia patients, aiding nutritional intake. Varying meal locations/times (
B) can confuse patients, a full tray (
C) may overwhelm, and avoiding snacks (
D) risks inadequate intake given small meal consumption.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with COPD is experiencing anorexia and weight loss. Which intervention would be most helpful in stimulating appetite in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Familiar foods from home (
B) can stimulate appetite in a COPD patient with anorexia. Pain medication post-meals (
A) is irrelevant without pain, nebulizer treatments before meals (
C) may fatigue the patient, and reinforcing eating (
D) doesn't address appetite.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is feeding a patient who is experiencing dysphagia. Which nursing intervention will best prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler position (
B) keeps the patient upright, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagia. Feeding solids first (
A) doesn't prevent aspiration, a rest period (
C) aids swallowing but is secondary, and straws (
D) increase aspiration risk.