In 2015, a person was considered to be living in poverty if his or her annual income was _______ or less.
a. 10,500
b. 11,770
c. 12,250
d. 13,570
e. 14,350
Q. 2The nurse is reinforcing the dietitian's instructions for a postgastrectomy diet. The nurse realizes the client understands his diet when he states that he should:
a. emphasize grains, fruits, and vegetables in his diet.
b. limit the amount of sweets like colas, honey, and jam.
c. eliminate meats, eggs, and milk.
d. exclude decaffeinated coffee, tea, and artificially sweetened drinks.
Q. 3The 2013 Census Bureau estimate of poverty rates in the United States for adults aged 18-64 years is ______.
a. 9.7
b. 10.5
c. 13.6
d. 23.5
e. 27.6
Q. 4What should the nurse include in the care plan to address the nutritional needs of a patient who has undergone a partial gastrectomy?
a. several small meals and snacks
b. low-fiber diet
c. low-fat diet
d. high-kcalorie diet with snacks between meals
Q. 5Adults who engage in strenuous exercise programs have increased nutrient and _____ needs to meet the demands of training, competition, and recovery.
a. ergogenic
b. fat mass
c. insulin
d. hydration
e. vitamin
Q. 6The nurse recognizes that a patient with peptic ulcer disease should avoid foods that may irritate the gastrointestinal lining, such as:
a. alcohol, coffee, and spicy foods.
b. eggs, ribs, and cheese.
c. tea, orange juice, and potato chips.
d. apples, broccoli, and sweet potatoes.
Q. 7Nonspecific signs and symptoms resulting from insufficient or excessive intakes of nutrients or energy are well-recognized risk factors for the development of _____.
a. metabolic imbalance
b. caloric dysfunction
c. insulin resistance
d. chronic diseases
e. blood pressure anomalies
Q. 8Mr. Green uses NSAIDs regularly to control chronic pain and complains of frequent stomach pain. The nurse recognizes this as gastritis and realizes that he may be at risk for deficiencies of:
a. calcium and phosphorous.
b. iron and vitamin B12.
c. sodium and potassium.
d. vitamins C and E.
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